KATY,
Texas, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Silica
Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SLCA), a diversified industrial minerals
company and the leading last-mile logistics provider to the oil and
gas industry, today announced that it has appointed Kevin Hough as interim Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, succeeding
Donald A. Merril, who was terminated
without cause effective as of October 20,
2023.
Mr. Hough, age 59, has served as the Company's Vice President
and Corporate Controller since 2016. He previously served as the
Company's Corporate Controller from 2011, when he joined the
Company, to 2016. Mr. Hough holds a Bachelor of Science in
Accounting from Le Moyne College.
Mr. Hough had previously informed the Company of his intention
to retire in 2024 and the Company will be conducting a search for a
permanent Chief Financial Officer.
"I am excited to welcome Kevin as our interim CFO," stated
Bryan Shinn, the Company's Chief
Executive Officer. "Kevin's experience and skills make him ideally
suited to take on the role. He brings deep technical knowledge
along with a detailed understanding of the Company and has a
first-class record of leadership across our finance function. We
look forward to the continued benefits of his efforts and
leadership."
"On behalf of the U.S. Silica Board of Directors and the
Company, I want to thank Don for his contributions to our
organization during his tenure," said Mr. Shinn. "We
appreciate his support and dedication to the Company and wish him
all the best."
About U.S. Silica
U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. is a global performance materials
company and is a member of the Russell 2000. The Company is a
leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas
industry and in a wide range of industrial applications. Over its
123-year history, U.S. Silica has developed core competencies in
mining, processing, logistics and materials science that enable it
to produce and cost-effectively deliver over 600 diversified
products to customers across our end markets.
U.S. Silica's wholly owned subsidiaries include EP Minerals and
SandBox Logistics™. EP Minerals is an industry leader in the
production of products derived from diatomaceous earth, perlite,
engineered clays, and non-activated clays. SandBox
Logistics™ is a state-of-the-art leader in proppant storage,
handling and well-site delivery, dedicated to making proppant
logistics cleaner, safer and more efficient. The Company has 27
operating mines and processing facilities and two additional
exploration stage properties across the
United States and is headquartered in Katy, Texas.
Investor Contact
Patricia Gil
Vice President, Investor Relations & Sustainability
(281) 505-6011
gil@ussilica.com
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