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Karla Lewis

President, Chief Executive Officer & Director, RELIANCE INC

Search every verified Karla Lewis interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Karla Lewis, president and CEO of Reliance, discussed the company’s second quarter 2026 financial results during a July 24 earnings call. She noted that the company’s inventory turn rate was slightly above five times for the quarter, faster than typical, and that the company was comfortable with its inventory position. Lewis stated that while there were some supply constraints at mills, Reliance’s relationships with domestic suppliers allowed it to obtain needed inventory, adding that inventory levels across the industry appeared lower than usual. She also said that trade policy continues to limit imports and support strong domestic pricing, which is further strengthened by extended lead times. Regarding a specific contract, Lewis described a phase one valued at $1.4 billion running through mid-2027, with an additional $800 to $900 million subject to customer opt-in for a potential phase two extension beyond that date. She expressed belief that the customer would likely execute the extension. Lewis also mentioned that the company would present at the Jefferies Industrials conference in New York in early September.

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