Avalon Holdings Corporation announced that effective December 1, 2014, Bryan P. Saksa, has been hired as Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer replacing Timothy C. Coxson. Mr. Saksa previously held financial accounting and reporting positions at Myers Industries Inc. and TransDigm Group Inc. Mr. Coxson has resigned from his position as Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Coxson will continue to be employed by Avalon Holdings Corporation as Director of Corporate Financial Services and will report to Mr. Klingle.

In addition to his responsibilities as Director of Corporate Financial Services, he will assist Mr. Saksa through this transition.