TMS International Names New VP & Chief Compliance Officer

Posted on September 5th, 2025 | Filed under Press Releases

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TMS International Corporation proudly announces the appointment of Spencer C. Bassett as its new Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer.

In this role, Mr. Bassett (pictured), will provide strategic leadership and ensure the company adheres to government regulations, internal policies and ethical standards. He will also lead the development and implementation of compliance programs, monitor organizational adherence, manage regulatory relationships, and foster a strong culture of accountability compliance across the company.

Mr. Bassett brings more than two decades of experience in legal, regulatory, and compliance leadership, most notably through his 20-year career at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). He began his legal career in 2004 through the Attorney General’s Honors Program, focusing on commercial litigation before joining the DOJ’s newly established National Security Division in 2006. There, he specialized in national security law and went on to hold several senior positions, including Deputy Unit Chief in both the Counterterrorism and Counterintelligence Units, and Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General for National Security.

In these roles, Mr. Bassett advised senior DOJ leadership and federal agencies on national security operations, developed compliance strategies, and led regulatory risk mitigation efforts. He also delivered training and operational support across the intelligence and law enforcement communities and completed multiple overseas assignments, including serving as the Justice Attaché in Baghdad, Iraq (twice) and as Deputy Justice Attaché in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Prior to attending law school, he served on active duty in the U.S. Army as a non-commissioned officer, finishing his military service as a Gunnery Sergeant for an artillery battery. He holds a law degree from Syracuse University and a bachelor’s degree from Portland State University and is a member of the New York State Bar. Originally from Wyoming, Spencer has lived in the Virginia and Washington, DC area for the past 20 years.

“We are excited to welcome Spencer to the TMS team,” said Joel Hawthorne, TMS President and CEO. “His appointment marks an exciting next step in our ongoing commitment to operational excellence, risk mitigation, and responsible business practices. He is a seasoned professional with more than 20 years of federal legal experience and we look forward to his contributions to the company.”

TMS International is one of the largest global providers of outsourced environmental and industrial services to companies. Since 1926, TMS has set high standards in the area of environmental responsibility through recycling, maintaining energy-efficient operations, processing by-products for beneficial reuse and developing innovative, 24/7 programs designed to reduce greenhouse emissions and help customers reduce their carbon footprint. For additional information, visit the company’s website at www.tmsinternational.com.

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