SAF Announces Key Leadership Promotion And Organizational Updates

Wayne Sharp

Lithia Springs – 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

SAF (Southern Aluminum Finishing Co., Inc.) is a complete resource for metals distribution, finishing, and fabrication. SAF is a mill-direct buyer of aluminum, aluminum coil and extrusions, as well as a fabricator of ACM systems. To learn more, visit www.saf.com.