DEI Council Member Spotlight - Matthew Krinke
The co-lead for our Measuring Effectiveness Committee, Matthew looks forward to using his unique perspective to help have a positive impact across the Company.
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 Tammy Newman and this month…
Matthew Krinke, Accounting Manager, Olympic Steel (Minneapolis, MN - Coil)
Matthew has worked at Olympic Steel for 13 years and is the co-lead for the Measuring Effectiveness Committee.
Q: Share a unique fun fact or characteristic about yourself.
A: I love to play golf. I have golfed in 15 different states and my goal is to golf in all 50 states.
Q: When it comes to work, what’s your superpower? What special skill do you offer to support your co-workers/team?
A: I am always willing to learn new tasks and work very hard to make sure everything is completed in a timely manner.
Q: What motivated you to become a DEI Council Member?
A: I wanted to be able to share my unique perspective as we work toward instilling positive change throughout the organization.
Q: What’s your favorite thing about being an Olympic Steel employee?
A: I love the people I work with in Minneapolis and I appreciate all the organizations that we support for our Corporate Citizenship efforts (Make-A-Wish, Toys for Tots, Salvation Army, local food shelf).
Q: In your opinion, what's a simple action everyone can take to make our Company a welcoming workplace?
A: Be engaged. Participate in all the company events that are offered locally and company-wide because participation creates a great environment with your fellow coworkers. I also encourage everyone to get involved with Corporate Citizenship efforts locally to help support local charitable organizations.
Q: What cultural/heritage celebration or tradition holds special meaning for you? Mind sharing why?
A: Growing up Catholic, Christmas has always been a special time of year. Now that I have two kids of my own, it’s their favorite holiday of the year with family time, food and, of course, gifts!
