Sean Sabel has been with Sabel Steel since 2010 and now serves as the President and CEO, continuing the legacy as the sixth generation of his family to lead the company, which has been in operation since 1856. Sabel provides direction, leadership and vision for the company, while also analyzing market trends, overseeing purchasing decisions, capital expenditures, operations and employee wellness. Beyond his professional achievements, Sabel is an active community leader, serving on the Board of Directors for the Montgomery Area Zoological Society, Life House University and Smart Bank. He is also collaborating with the City of Montgomery, River Region Trails and local artists to transform the exterior of Sabel Steel’s warehouses into mural spaces facing the Children’s Sensory Park along the River Walk trail. With a strong commitment to giving back, Sabel proudly upholds his family’s tradition of philanthropy, with Sabel Steel having donated over $1,000,000 to various non-profit organizations and charities throughout its history.

• Key to Success: Always think about your employees and customers. Our core values to do so are to strive to have integrity in everything we do, be honest in how we do it, treat everyone like family and service the customer. Employee wellness is what I am focused on most, including wellness programs and an in-house life coach.
• Guilty Pleasure: Watching YouTube shorts including golf videos and recipes.
• High School Superlative: Most Likely to Be On E! True Hollywood story.
• Childhood Aspirations: I wanted to be a professional golfer.
• First Job: Sorting non-ferrous (copper, brass, etc.) materials and taking apart mother board panels. This was before electronic scrap (E-scrap) became a focus in the recycling industry.
• Best Advice: An old family saying dating back a couple generations, “It wasn’t the fool who asked.”
• Biggest Influence Personally & Professionally: I would say the biggest influence on my personal and career growth is my father. He is full of advice on how to treat others around you. The Golden Rule doesn’t only apply to kids and our youth. It travels with you forever.