Barry Labovitz is the President and Owner of Alabama Steel Supply, Inc., where he has worked since 2013, leading the company with a people-first philosophy and a focus on long-term growth. In his role, Labovitz guides the overall direction of the business, remains closely involved in day-to-day operations, and works directly with customers to ensure Alabama Steel Supply consistently delivers reliable, high-quality steel solutions.
Labovitz considers his greatest professional accomplishment to be growing Alabama Steel Supply into a company known for trust, consistency, and strong relationships. He takes pride not only in the company’s reputation for reliability, but also in watching team members grow alongside the business and seeing customers continue to choose Alabama Steel Supply year after year. For Labovitz, success is measured by the strength of the team and the relationships built along the way.
Deeply committed to giving back, Labovitz is actively involved in supporting local businesses, industry relationships, and community initiatives aimed at strengthening the local economy. His philanthropic involvement includes organizations such as The Salvation Army, Life House University, Chabad of Alabama, The Lovelady Center, and the YMCA.
His guiding principles for success are simple but unwavering: surround yourself with good people, do what you say you’re going to do, and always put the customer first. Outside of work, Labovitz enjoys ice cream and any chance he gets to slow down and recharge. He credits the mentors he’s had throughout his career for shaping his values around integrity, work ethic, and doing business the right way.
Key to Success: Surrounding myself with good people, keeping my word, and always putting the customer first.
Guilty Pleasure: Ice cream and a little downtime when I can get it.
Childhood Aspiration: Understanding how businesses work and how to build something lasting from the ground up.
First Job: Working at an animal clinic at age 13, which taught me responsibility and work ethic early on.
Best Advice: Take care of your people, and everything else will take care of itself.
Biggest Influence: Mentors who modeled integrity, strong work ethic, and doing business the right way.
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