BETSY MCGEE

PRESIDENT, ADI METAL, FORT LAUDERDALE

Founded in 1958, ADI Metal is an ISO-certified company in Fort Lauderdale specializing in worldwide metals distribution for marine, government and industrial applications. McGee has made a point of empowering other women in manufacturing.

EDUCATION: University of Florida (BA)

FIRST JOB: Working at a local deli at 13 years old.

DREAM ALTERNATE CAREER: Nothing, I love what I do.

FAVORITE NONPROFIT: Tunnel 2 Towers. ADI’s Founder Alan Fitzgerald (my father) was a Navy Seal. We are very passionate about helping soldiers and first responders.

INDUSTRY TREND: More and more women are getting into the metal and manufacturing markets.