FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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John McClatchey
VP of Marketing
Southern Aluminum Finishing (SAF)
Email: JBJ@saf.com
Phone: 404-550-7769
Website: www.saf.com
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SAF Announces Key Leadership Promotion and Organizational Updates
LITHIA SPRINGS, GA (May 29, 2025) – Southern Aluminum Finishing (SAF), a global leader in metals distribution, fabrication, and finishing, is proud to announce the promotion of a longtime team member and share several organizational updates following a historic year for the company. Among the year’s highlights, SAF celebrated the grand opening of a new manufacturing facility in November, reinforcing its commitment to growth and innovation.
To help position SAF’s sales organization for continued success, Wayne Sharp has been promoted to Vice President of Sales. In his new role, Wayne will bring energetic leadership to the department, leveraging over two decades of experience with SAF. He will oversee a national team of Account Managers, Estimators, and Project Managers supporting SAF’s fabrication, distribution, and finishing operations.
Wayne began his SAF journey more than 20 years ago, serving in roles such as Customer Consultant, Inside Sales Manager, and Account Manager, before taking on the position of General Manager at SAF’s startup location in Temple, Texas. During his tenure there, Wayne played a critical role in scaling operations and driving sales growth, all while maintaining high standards of production efficiency.
A graduate of the University of Georgia’s Franklin School of Arts and Sciences majoring in Communications, Wayne brings not only deep industry knowledge but also a strong legacy in the metals sector, having previously worked at Carpenter Specialty Alloys in Reading, PA. In his new capacity, he will report directly to SAF CEO Penn McClatchey and continue to be based in Temple, Texas while his daughter attends Baylor University. He will dedicate a significant portion of his time to customer engagement and strategic sales initiatives alongside SAF’s account teams.
“Wayne’s deep commitment to SAF, our customers, and our mission makes him the ideal leader to guide our sales efforts forward,” said Penn McClatchey, CEO of SAF. “His firsthand experience across our operations and his strategic mindset are invaluable assets to our team.”
John McClatchey, a co-owner of SAF, will continue in his role as Vice President of Marketing. He will also maintain responsibility for managing SAF’s accounts across the New England, Greater New York City, and the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia territories.
About SAF
For nearly 80 years, Southern Aluminum Finishing (SAF) has been one of the nation’s most complete sources for metals distribution, finishing, and fabrication. A mill-direct aluminum buyer, SAF is an approved fabricator for leading aluminum composite panel (ACM) manufacturers and provides custom fabrication, painting, and anodizing services. SAF engineers innovative aluminum panel and column systems for commercial building projects across the globe.
For more information, visit www.saf.com.
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