DEI Council Member Spotlight - Eric Effinger
Meet Eric Effinger, Senior Inside Sales Representative at Integrity Stainless (Streetsboro, OH) and Lead for our DEI Council Communication & Engagement Subcommittee. In 2024, Eric was named Olympic Steel’s first ever Culture Champion Award recipient!
In 2023, Olympic Steel reached a significant milestone in our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts by establishing employee-run DEI Council Subcommittees. These individuals volunteered to take part in this work, in addition to their regular job duties, because they each wanted to make a positive impact on our Company.
Each month, we’ll give you the opportunity to learn a little bit more about the employees helping to strengthen Olympic Steel’s culture. Last month we featured Melissa Melvin and this month…
Eric Effinger, Senior Inside Sales Representative, Integrity Stainless (Streetsboro, OH)
Q: Share a unique fun fact or characteristic about yourself.
A: I am the father of 5 boys, 3 dogs and 2 cats.
Q: When it comes to work, what’s your superpower? What special skill do you offer to support your co-workers/team?
A: My superpower is reading between the lines and understanding what people are really saying or asking for in order to help resolve the issue at hand.
Q: What motivated you to become a DEI Council Member?
A: To me, DEI embraces the ability to recognize and appreciate the infinite number of approaches to life that exist. I enjoy this and being a member of the DEI council gives me a great outlet for it.
Q: What’s your favorite thing about being an Olympic Steel employee?
A: I enjoy the every day offers something different to solve, a new skill to learn or a new connection to make.
Q: In your opinion, what's a simple action everyone can take to make our Company a welcoming workplace?
A: Being friendly - simple as it gets. Helping others get what they need to make it to the end of the workday with smiles on their faces.
Q: What cultural/heritage celebration or tradition holds special meaning for you? Mind sharing why?
A: Thanksgiving. I love the food, the family and the season. I also enjoy being able to take some time to appreciate everything I have in my life.
