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Olympic Steel Veteran Returns as VP-Corporate Communications
Written by Sandy Williams
January 24, 2020
Michelle Pearson-Casey has returned to Olympic Steel as Vice-President-Corporate Communications & Marketing after a five-year hiatus.
Pearson-Casey joined Olympic Steel in 1999 and left her role as Director-Human Resources in 2015 to pursue opportunities in consumer packaged goods and as a communications and change management consultant supporting global organizations. She brings nearly 20 years of experience in communications, change management and human resources to her new role at Olympic.
“Effective communication is the foundation for everything we want to accomplish as an organization,” said CEO Richard Marabito. “Michelle brings a wealth of experience in developing and delivering effective communications strategies, and her deep knowledge of our company will be an asset. We are pleased to have her back.”

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