DEI Council Member Spotlight - Lisa Kelly

Meet Lisa Kelly, Credit Manager at Action Stainless, Certified Credit Executive (CCE), and a member of our DEI Council Measuring Effectiveness Subcommittee.

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 Lea Hall and this month…

Lisa Kelly, Credit Manager, Action Stainless (Carrollton, TX)

Q: Share a unique fun fact or characteristic about yourself.

A: I enjoy sharing my homemade blueberry muffins for an office breakfast snack.

Q: When it comes to work, what’s your superpower? What special skill do you offer to support your co-workers/team?

A: Encouraging and highlighting others' achievements and contributions.

Q: What motivated you to become a DEI Council Member?

A: To learn to be a more inclusive colleague who fosters a comfortable work environment.

Q: What’s your favorite thing about being an Olympic Steel employee?

A: Diversity - employees of all experience levels creating new ideas and solutions.

Q: In your opinion, what's a simple action everyone can take to make our Company a welcoming workplace?

A: Take interest in others' lived experiences inside and outside the office.

Q: What cultural/heritage celebration or tradition holds special meaning for you? Mind sharing why?

A: Christmas. My Italian family serves homemade pasta for a traditional Christmas dinner.