Item 5.02. Departure of directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On April 9, 2009, the Board of Directors of Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. (the "Company") increased the size of the Board of Directors from five members to six members and appointed Christopher L. Ayers to fill the newly created vacancy, effective April 10, 2009. There is no arrangement or understanding pursuant to which Mr. Ayers was selected as a director. Mr. Ayers will receive compensation for his service as a director that is consistent with the compensation paid to the Company's other non-employee directors, except that Mr. Ayers will receive a pro rata portion of the annual retainer for 2009. The Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Ayers is independent, as defined under applicable Nasdaq listing standards, and appointed Mr. Ayers to serve on its Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee. A copy of the Company's press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Ayers is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is hereby incorporated by reference.