TrueNorth Steel is proud to share President Dan Kadrmas has been named a 2025 Leaders & Legacies award recipient, an honor recognizing over 25 years of visionary leadership, a steadfast commitment to TrueNorth Steel’s mission of creating a meaningful legacy for families and communities and strong advocacy for American manufacturing.
Founded in 1945, TrueNorth Steel is a family-owned business built on resilience, integrity, and a commitment to quality. Since 1999, Dan has led the company and its affiliated businesses, including FTC Transport, Minnkota Windows, and TrueNorth Compliance Services, with a clear focus on people, purpose, and long-term growth.
Dan has skillfully balanced respect for tradition with bold innovation. This balance has shaped TrueNorth Steel into a nationally recognized provider of structural steel, bridges, tanks, corrugated pipe, and construction services, all underscored by the highest commitment to quality and safety. In honoring the Rommesmo family legacy, Dan has ensured family values remain a cornerstone of the company’s growth. His leadership is rooted in delivering reliable, comprehensive solutions that create true and lasting value.
“Dan understands the business inside and out, and consistently puts people first, whether it’s clients, employees or partners. People are the foundation TrueNorth Steel was built on and Dan lives that every day, it’s why our company continues to thrive.”
Ole Rommesmo, CEO of Rommesmo Companies & TrueNorth Steel
Over the past 25+ years, Dan has guided TrueNorth Steel’s growth with a steady commitment to progress. Driven by a “One Team. One Score.” mentality, TrueNorth Steel has expanded to 11 locations across five states, employing 800+ game changing team members. Strategic acquisitions have resulted in 850,000 total square feet of manufacturing space, positioning TrueNorth Steel to serve clients nationwide with scalable solutions.
Beyond company walls, Dan is a respected voice in the industry, serving on the boards of the National Corrugated Steel Pipe Association, the American Institute of Steel Construction, and Cornerstone Bank. His commitment to community is reflected in TrueNorth Steel’s active support of organizations such as United Way, Habitat for Humanity, and Giving Hearts Day.
The Leaders & Legacies award is a well-earned recognition of an individual whose vision and impact continue to shape the future of steel. Congratulations, Dan!