During World War II,
In 2012 the company pledged to hire 5,000 veterans within 5 years. One year ahead of schedule, the company hired its 5,000th veteran, Marc Wallace, as an account manager based in Conroe, Texas.

Previously, Wallace was an Information Dominance Warfare Officer in the U.S. Navy, providing tactical and strategic information to troops and senior officers. The role, Wallace believes, required a strong work ethic and flexibility that translates well to his position with

“Veterans bring a willingness to adapt to change,” Wallace explains. “In both the corporate world and the military world, change is constant and we must always be willing to look forward to upcoming challenges and opportunities.”
Brooke Camp, program manager for strategic recruitment programs and partnerships in
“Veterans bring a significant wealth of qualities including discipline, character, and the ability to perform quickly under pressure,” Camp adds. “Since Mr. Woodruff's pledge, we have had a strong commitment to not only support our troops but to leverage their strengths and abilities to add value to our organization.”

Camp, who came from a military family herself, is proud to be a part of an organization that “values and supports people from every walk of life, including and especially those who have served our country by keeping us safe.”
As for Wallace, he, too, is proud to work for the company and is “honored to represent the growing number of veterans at
“As a veteran," he concludes, "it means a great deal to work for a company that not only performs at the top of their game operationally and financially, but that also helps others in their time of need.”
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