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William Thalman
Comptroller/Controller/Auditor at
L.B. FOSTER COMPANY
Net worth: 3 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
William M.
Thalman is Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President at L.B. Foster Co. since 2026.
Formerly, Mr. Thalman was Vice President-Transformation Office at Kennametal, Inc. from 2019 to 2021.
Served as Controller at WESCO, Inc. (Michigan) and WESCO International, Inc. from 2002 to 2004.
Worked as Treasurer, VP & Manager-Investor Relations at Carbide Graphite Group, Inc. from 1993 to 2002.
Educated at West Virginia University with an undergraduate degree.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
L. B. FOSTER COMPANY 0.76% | 2026-05-31 | 79,882 ( 0.76% ) | 3 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
William Thalman active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| L.B. FOSTER COMPANY | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | 2026-05-31 |
Former positions of William Thalman
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| KENNAMETAL INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2020-12-31 |
| WESCO INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | 2003-12-31 |
WESCO, Inc. (Michigan)
 WESCO, Inc. (Michigan) Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates gas and convenience stores | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | 2003-12-31 |
Carbide Graphite Group, Inc.
 Carbide Graphite Group, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures graphite and calcium carbide products | Investor Relations Contact | 2001-12-31 |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 7 |
|---|---|
L.B. Foster Co.
 L.B. Foster Co. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and distributes rail and fabricated steel products | Producer Manufacturing |
Kennametal, Inc.
 Kennametal, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures cutting tools and tooling systems | Producer Manufacturing |
Carbide Graphite Group, Inc.
Carbide Graphite Group, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures graphite and calcium carbide products | Producer Manufacturing |
WESCO International, Inc.
 WESCO International, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes electrical and industrial products | Distribution Services |
University of Pittsburgh
 University of Pittsburgh Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
West Virginia University
 West Virginia University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
WESCO, Inc. (Michigan)
WESCO, Inc. (Michigan) Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates gas and convenience stores | Retail Trade |
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