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BIRMINGHAM BUSINESS JOURNAL HONORS O’NEAL STEEL COO, JODI PARNELL, AS ONE OF 2023’S TOP BIRMINGHAM WOMEN
BIRMINGHAM, AL, August 14, 2023 – O’Neal Steel announced today that Chief Operations
Officer, Jodi Parnell, has been recognized by the Birmingham Business Journal as one of the
2023 Top Birmingham Women. This accolade celebrates the exemplary achievements and
influential roles of women in the Birmingham, Alabama, business community.
Each year, the Birmingham Business Journal pays tribute to women who not only drive the
success of their respective organizations but also play a pivotal role in shaping and enriching
their communities. Being named among such influential figures is a testament to Jodi’s
dedication, innovative leadership, and the positive impact she has made within and beyond
our organization.
“Throughout Jodi’s 24-year career with us, we’ve always known the invaluable role Jodi plays
at O’Neal Steel. Her dedication and commitment to our organization, industry, and
community have been instrumental to our success. Jodi’s dynamic leadership style and vision
continually set the standard for excellence in our industry. This recognition solidifies what we
see daily from Jodi,” said Tate Forrester, President & CEO of O’Neal Steel.
O’Neal Steel celebrates Jodi Parnell’s recognition by the Birmingham Business Journal, a
testament to her impactful leadership.
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About O’Neal Steel
Now in its 103rd year of operation, O’Neal Steel is an O’Neal Industries affiliate. The company supplies a wide range of carbon and alloy steel, stainless steel, and aluminum products for companies nationwide. Founded in 1921 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, O’Neal Steel has 18 strategically located distribution centers throughout the country that offer inventory and value-added processing capabilities tailored to market needs, all while providing high levels of customer service. O’Neal Steel’s industry-leading online platform, PRONTO®, provides continuous access to inventory, pricing, ordering, and account management. For more information, visit www.onealsteel.com.
About O’Neal Industries
O’Neal Industries (ONI), is the nation’s largest family-owned network of metals service centers and component and tube manufacturing businesses. Composed of nine leading brands and generating sales of an $3.5 billion in 2022, ONI is based in Birmingham, Alabama, and has more than 70 specialized facilities throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.onealind.com.
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