The People Who Served. The Stories Behind Our Team.
Veterans Day is an opportunity to honor the individuals who have served our country and recognize the commitment, sacrifice, and dedication that service represents. At Fisher Barton, we are especially proud of the team members across our locations who have worn our nation’s uniform. The experiences, perspectives, leadership, and sense of service they bring are an important part of who we are. To our Fisher Barton veterans: thank you. Thank you for your service to our country, for the sacrifices you and your families have made, and for everything you continue to contribute as members of the Fisher Barton team. Today, we proudly recognize you and all who have served.
Here are a few veterans who have shared their stories with us:
What inspired you to join the military?
The urge to serve the country that provided my family the opportunity to a new beginning.
Tell us about your role and responsibilities while serving.
“During my 30 years of military service, I served in key leadership roles across various operational levels spanning East Coast, West Coast, and Okinawa Marine Corps bases. At the battalion level, I laid my foundation as a logistics specialist. Moving to the regimental level, I excelled as a logistics chief and later as an embarkation officer. My tenure at the division level included high-impact billets such as air mobility chief, G-4 logistics readiness inspector, operations officer, and executive officer of the Logistics Operations School. I culminated my career at III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) in Okinawa, Japan, as the Director of the Strategic Mobility Operations Center (MDOC), orchestrating critical force movements throughout the Indo-Pacific area of operations.”
What is one lesson from military service that continues to influence your work today?
Looking back, every assignment was anchored by an unwavering honor, courage, and commitment to my country, the Corps, and my family.
How has your military experience helped shape your career at Fisher Barton?
Today, I continue to live by these learned values, which guide my way of thinking, my actions, and my dedication to all I do.”
What does being part of an employee-owned company mean to you?
It feels great to hold ownership stake.
What are you most proud of from your military service?
My multiple deployments fighting to keep the America dream alive and protecting our nation
What advice would you give to fellow veterans transitioning into manufacturing?
Do not be afraid to try something new, get outside your comfort zone. You are not alone, seek help/guidance from brothers and sisters that have gone through the transition.
What inspired you to join the military?
My dad & grandfather were both great role models who were in the service, and I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do after high school. The military allowed me to travel the world, save money for future schooling and gain great work experience.
Tell us about your role and responsibilities while serving.
I was a mechanic that worked on heavy construction equipment & was responsible for the other individuals in my fire team.
What is one lesson from military service that continues to influence your work today?
Plan for the worst but hope for the best.
How has your military experience helped shape your career at Fisher Barton?
I’m still relatively new to Fisher Barton Specialty Products, but hopefully my attention to details will foster my growth in my position.
What does being part of an employee-owned company mean to you?
Being part of an employee-owned company means taking ownership of my work, performing efficiently, and continually looking for ways to improve processes.
What are you most proud of from your military service?
Being able to work with others from across the country in different parts of the world helping others.
What advice would you give to fellow veterans transitioning into manufacturing?
If you signed up for the G.I. Bill, put that money to use and go back to school for: certifications, a 2-year Technical degree or even 4-year College degree.
What inspired you to join the military?
My father was in World War II, I didn’t want to keep going to college so I decided to go into the army.
Tell us about your role and responsibilities while serving.
I was in field artillery also air assault air borne ranger. I was a section chief responsible for 12 soldiers
What is one lesson from military service that continues to influence your work today?
Discipline, commitment, and I never quit attitude
How has your military experience helped shape your career at Fisher Barton?
Just being myself and helping others and using teamwork.
What does being part of an employee-owned company mean to you?
It feels great knowing that I’m a part owner of a company that I have been with for some time.
What are you most proud of from your military service?
Just working with young soldiers helping them become a man also going to Desert Storm and being able to come back home with everything I left with.
What advice would you give to fellow veterans transitioning into manufacturing?
Just like the military, You can be great in other areas and you can do anything that you put your mind to do.
What inspired you to join the military?
It was during the Iran hostage situation and I thought we would go to war with Reagan being elected. I wanted to choose my branch of service before getting drafted.
Tell us about your role and responsibilities while serving.
My years active duty were spent in Security Police for air base ground defense up to 4 miles off base. My years as a reservist was logistics. I loaded cargo aircraft.
What is one lesson from military service that continues to influence your work today?
Sergeant Lily in basic training said, “If you spend 10% more time being better than the guy next to you, you will stand out 100% more.”
How has your military experience helped shape your career at Fisher Barton?
Along wit my Dad, the military shaped my work ethic. Whatever is asked of you don’t say it can’t be done. Find a way.
What does being part of an employee-owned company mean to you?
I plan to retire next August. I have wondered many times in the past what will happen to the company. I don’t know that I will see much benefit, but I am happy for my friends that they can know their future is as secure as it can be. We have always had the ability to affect the profitability of the company. Nothing has tangibly changed. However, many people were commenting about being more in control of profit when this was first announced.
This Veterans Day, Fisher Barton proudly honors all the men and women who have served our country, with special gratitude for the veterans who are part of the Fisher Barton family.
The dedication, teamwork and sense of responsibility demonstrated through military service are values we deeply respect. We are fortunate to have veterans throughout our organization who continue to bring their experience, leadership and commitment to the work we do every day.
At Fisher Barton, our people are more than employees. We are employee owners. Every person has a stake in our success and a role in delivering the quality, innovation and manufacturing excellence our customers depend on.
Our employee owners are the difference. Their knowledge, craftsmanship, collaboration and determination make Fisher Barton manufacturing what it is today. We are especially proud of the veterans on our team who have served our country and now contribute their talents to building our company’s future.
To our Fisher Barton veterans, and to veterans everywhere: thank you for your service, your sacrifice and your commitment to something greater than yourself. We are proud to honor you this Veterans Day.
