Roger: “I hadn’t seen my two brothers in Michigan in quite a while, so I went up there to visit. One day while I was driving to the park, I noticed a woman whose car was broke down on the side of the road. It … Continue readingMechanic fixes his way to her heart
“You can become anything you want to be if you have the work ethic to do it. As a young man I attended the Gulf Coast Trades Center, where I started the journey that led me to the automotive industry. Being at this school gave … Continue readingPositivity helps steer him in the right direction
“Have you ever heard of ‘Dirty Jobs,’ that TV show where Mike Rowe used to do these jobs that nobody wants to do? One of his jobs was similar to what I did in the Air Force. “We provided fuel system support for any aircraft, … Continue readingHis ‘dirty job’ helped keep Air Force flying
“I work at a local fleet company, maintaining all kinds of equipment and vehicles. I don’t even turn wrenches anymore; I just manage. “It was a lot easier when I was fixing cars instead of all the managerial issues. Trying to find and keep good … Continue readingManager misses the days of just fixing stuff
“The best job I ever had was in the ‘80s up in Virginia, working as a sheet metal mechanic in the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. It’s where they build, remodel and repair the Navy’s ships. “Being a Vietnam War-era veteran, I was proud to help service … Continue readingHe helped to keep the Navy’s fleet afloat
“I was a diesel mechanic in the Navy for four years, stationed at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at Little Creek Amphibious Base. I’ve been to Iraq, Afghanistan, Jordan, Israel, Egypt, Somalia, Liberia, all over. “I was 19 years old when I joined. I was partying a … Continue readingNavy experience provides needed direction