Minich was named president of ATI Forged Products in 2014. ATI purchased the former Ladish Company, based in Cudahy, Wis., in 2011.
Since 2016, revenues in the Cudahy operations have increased 80 percent, full-time resources have grown by over 130 employees (currently 800), and two major investments in new capacity and technology exceeding $100 million are in progress. Minich is also responsible for ATI Forged Products operations in California, Indiana, Kentucky, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Poland.
Minich has 37 years of service with ATI. Prior to 2013, he held various positions in operations, engineering and supply chain in other ATI business units. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science. He resides in Elm Grove with his wife Michele.