Governance

Edward M. O’Donnell is senior research consultant for the US Steel Corp. in Gary, IN. He earned his BS in commerce and engineering science from Drexel University, in 1970 and his MBA from Baldwin Wallace College, in 1985. Mr. O’Donnell started his career at the US Steel Duquesne (PA) Works in 1968. He worked at the plant unti1 1982, progressing through positions in blast furnace operations management to general foreman. He also was a process engineer in the Technical Services Division. From 1982 to 1987, he worked at the company’s Lorain, OH, plant, where he held positions as assistant superintendent; area manager, steel producing; project manager, engineering; and area manager, BFs.  Mr. O’Donnell is past chairman of the Ironmaking Division of ISS and has served on the Program and Executive committees. He served as a director-at-large for ISS from 1996 to 1998, director from 1993 to 1995 and president of ISS in 2001.