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David S. Marshall
David S. Marshall was the President and manager of Precision Steel Warehouse, Inc. at the time of its acquisition by Wesco Financial in 1979.
📝 Background and Leadership
- Role: He was responsible for the operational success of Precision Steel's specialty metal processing business.
- Buffett's Praise: In the 1979 letter, Buffett identified Marshall as a high-quality manager who shared Berkshire's focus on operational excellence and sound inventory management.
- Continuity: Like most Berkshire managers, he continued to operate the business with a high degree of autonomy after the company became part of the Wesco/Berkshire group.
🔗 Connections
- Company: Precision Steel Warehouse, Inc.
- Company: Wesco Financial Corporation
- Source: 1979 Letter
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