AFG Holdings, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Michael Walter as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mike most recently served as President of Wyman Gordon Forgings, a division of Precision Castparts Corporation. Mike succeeds Curtis Samford following his unexpected passing in February. Throughout his career, Mike has held several leadership positions in the industrial forgings and metal products business, serving the aerospace, transportation and oil and gas markets. As President of Wyman Gordon, he was responsible for a multi-national business, overseeing all aspects of the company’s business strategy, operations, and finance, while managing significant strategic acquisitions and integrations.