Veterans CONNECTED
Episode 24: Butler Fuqua
Welcome to Veterans Connected! In this episode, Eric interviews Veterans Connected first Marine Corps Veteran, Butler Fuqua. Growing up in a military family, Butler describes his journey coming from small-town Alabama to coincidentally winding up in the Marine Corps enrollment office to eventually guarding President Obama on Marine One. Listen to Butler's adventures in the service and his eye opening life changes that have led him to his current endeavor in Hawaii...
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Episode 23: Carl Sullivan
Welcome to VETERANS CONNECTED Season Two! Maintenance and reliability expert and military Veteran Eric Bevevino interviews E5 Sergeant, Carl Sullivan. Born and raised in Kentucky, Carl takes us through his unusual enlistment in the Kentucky Army National Guard that sparked the beginning of his military career. Eric and Carl discuss Carl's personal inspiration for joining the National Guard, his connection to the Honor Flight Network, and his efforts to establish the innate value in veterans at Lexmark...
- Eric Bevevino
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Episode 22: Clark Smith
Welcome to VETERANS CONNECTED! Maintenance and reliability expert and military Veteran Eric Bevevino interviews Veteran's Connected first Vietnam Veteran, Clark Smith. In this episode, Clark and Eric chat about their 20-year friendship and Clark's journey from the Army to maintenance and reliability...
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Episode 21: Tim Harmon, Round 2
Welcome to VETERANS CONNECTED, Season Two! To kick off this new season, maintenance and reliability expert and military Veteran Eric Bevevino catches up with Army veteran Tim Harmon! Tim is a Project Manager for Allied Reliability. Tune in to hear Tim discuss his career development, where the potential lies in future engineers, and the reality of transitioning from combat to career...
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Episode 20: Michael Perkins
Welcome to VETERANS CONNECTED! Maintenance and reliability expert and military Veteran Eric Bevevino interviews Army veteran Michael Perkins. Michael is a senior reliability professional currently, working with clients mainly in the oil and gas industry. He works with clients to determine what their master equipment list is, etc. Michael was a Tactical Mission Leader for the US Army. Tune in as they exchange their experiences and discuss the transition from the military to industry, and the paths and resources that led them to where they are today…
- Eric Bevevino
- Veterans Connected
Episode 19: Dan Jarvis
Welcome to VETERANS CONNECTED! Maintenance and reliability expert and military Veteran Eric Bevevino interviews Army veteran Dan Jarvis. Retired Army SFC Dan Jarvis was deployed to a combat zone in Afghanistan in 2011. Shortly after his arrival, he stepped on a pressure plate and detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) five feet from his position on the patrol. The IED inflicted a traumatic brain injury. He insisted on continuing to lead his troops on the battlefield instead of taking a break. Tune in as they exchange their experiences and discuss the transition from the military to industry, and the paths and resources that led them to where they are today…
- Eric Bevevino
- Veterans Connected
Episode 18: Dallas Kratzer
Welcome to VETERANS CONNECTED! Maintenance and reliability expert and military Veteran Eric Bevevino interviews Airforce veteran Dallas Kratzer. Dr. Kratzer is a Senior Fellow in Policy Development with KY CPE. His focus is on expanding credit for prior learning (CPL) concepts throughout academia and business in Kentucky. Tune in as they exchange their experiences and discuss the transition from the military to industry, and the paths and resources that led them to where they are today…
- Eric Bevevino
- Veterans Connected
Episode 17: Rachael Johnson
Welcome to VETERANS CONNECTED maintenance and reliability expert and military Veteran Eric Bevevino interviews military advocate Rachael Johnson. While working in naval aviation, Rachael felt immense pride after bringing an aircraft to operational status after it spent months as non-operational. It didn’t matter whether the aircraft was in a scheduled inspection, went “down” in some other state and needed a rescue, or saw the aircraft flying out to the carrier for their first day of certifications. It was working in aviation, where she also found that she loves having to think on her feet and adapt quickly to change. Tune in as they exchange their experiences and discuss the transition from the military to industry, and the paths and resources that led them to where they are today…
- Eric Bevevino
- Veterans Connected
Episode 16: Adrian Messer
Welcome to VETERANS CONNECTED maintenance and reliability expert and military Veteran Eric Bevevino interviews military advocate Adrian Messer. Adrian has worked in the maintenance & reliability field for nearly 20 years. During that time, he has worked with manufacturing & distribution facilities across multiple industries helping to improve their plant’s asset reliability through improved condition monitoring. Tune in as they exchange their experiences and discuss the transition from the military to industry, and the paths and resources that led them to where they are today…
- Eric Bevevino
- Veterans Connected