# Ellwood Group names Ben Huffman as president and CEO

Effective January 1, 2019, Ben Huffman became president and CEO of Ellwood Group, replacing David Evans Barensfeld who retired after 35 years. Huffman previously served as COO.

- Type: Leadership
- Announced: 2019-01-01
- Where: Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, United States
- Status: completed
- Products: specialty materials, engineered components
- Sectors: [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md)

## Companies

- [Ellwood Group](https://endata.com/companies/17724.md)

## Sources

- [ellwoodcityledger.com](https://www.ellwoodcityledger.com/story/news/local/2019/01/11/ellwood-group-names-new-ceo/6320632007/), 2019-01-11: "I thank the board and shareholders for the continued opportunity to be a part of Ellwood's long and distinguished history."

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