# Tom Ferguson

> Tom Ferguson is the Fort Worth-based president, CEO, and a director of AZZ Inc. He joined in November 2013 after a long career at Flowserve and an interim leadership role at FlexSteel. His AZZ tenure includes the 2022 Precoat Metals acquisition and the shift toward a focused metal-coatings business.

- **Role:** President & Chief Executive Officer at AZZ Inc.
- **Organizations:** AZZ Inc., Flowserve Corporation, BW/IP International, FlexSteel Pipeline Technologies, Haggai International, Lionheart Children’s Academy, Texas A&M University
- **Education:** B.S. in Industrial Distribution, Texas A&M University, Advanced executive management certificate, University of Southern California, University of Michigan Business School
- **Known for:** Texas A&M Engineering Outstanding Alumni honoree, 2013., Led AZZ during its approximately $1.28 billion acquisition of Precoat Metals in May 2022.

## Career timeline

- **1987** — Joined BW/IP International; worked across marketing, sales, engineering, and operations.
- **1997–1999** — Vice President of Marketing and Technology, Flow Solutions Division.
- **1999–2000** — Vice President and General Manager, Flow Solutions Division North America.
- **2000–2002** — President, Flow Solutions Division.
- **2003–2009** — President, Flowserve Pump Division.
- **2010–2012** — President, Flowserve Flow Solutions Group.
- **2013** — Consultant and interim CEO at FlexSteel; became AZZ president, CEO, and director effective November 4.
- **2022** — AZZ acquired Precoat Metals and transferred control of Infrastructure Solutions to a Fernweh joint venture.

## Achievements

- Texas A&M Engineering Outstanding Alumni honoree, 2013.
- Led AZZ during its approximately $1.28 billion acquisition of Precoat Metals in May 2022.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Discussed AZZ fiscal 2027 second-quarter sales of $486.9 million and an increased annual outlook.
- **2026-07** — AZZ acquired Seattle Galvanizing, entering the Pacific Northwest with two locations.

## Links

- Website: https://www.azz.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-ferguson-13996922

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Last updated: 2026-10-23