DEI Council Member Spotlight - Melissa Melvin

Meet Melissa Melvin, Press Operator at McCullough Industries and a member of our DEI Council Communication & Engagement 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 Lisa Kelly and this month…

Melissa Melvin, Press Operator, McCullough Industries (Kenton, OH)

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

A: I am almost done painting and restoring my father's '77 Corvette for him.

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

A: I stay ahead on the parts that I bend, and most people will tell you that I am always smiling and happy.

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

A: To learn and help.

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

A: The kindness that Joe [Casey - General Manager at McCullough Industries] shows the employees.

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

A: Communicating more.

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

A: Irish and Cherokee cultural observances, because they are a lot of my heritage.