Veterans Day 2022

Today on Veterans Day and every day, may we show our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country. As a company that supports our Veterans through programs like our Employee Inclusion Network- Schindler Military Veterans, we thought it important to highlight their service and attributions to our country and, ultimately, our freedom.

Scroll to hear from several Schindler Elevator Corporation U.S. Veterans as they speak to what being a veteran means to them and how it has impacted their life at Schindler.

Misti Jackson

• Schindler title/location: Operations Manager ESC Plant Clinton, NC
• Branch of Service: United States Marine Corps
• Dates or years of service: 1989 - 1992
• What being a veteran means to you and how it impacts your life at Schindler? Nothing is impossible! You are only as strong and as safe as the person on your right and on your left. A well trained and motivated team member can accomplish almost anything! Push to do your very best, Responsibility goes down the chain of command, as well as up! As does Loyalty and Respect!

Seth Southerland

• Schindler title/location: Modernization Mechanic in Charge, Pittsburgh
• Branch of Service: United States Marine Corps
• Dates or years of service: Feb 2022 - 2006
• What being a veteran means to you and how it impacts your life at Schindler? Being a Marine has showed me the true definition of leadership and how to lead from the front.

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Alexa Maranhao

• Schindler title/location: Existing Installation Sales Representative, St. Louis, MO
• Branch of service: United States Navy – Lieutenant Commander
• Dates or years of service: 12 years (active + reserve)
• What being a veteran means to you and how it impacts your life at Schindler? Serving as a naval officer was one of the greatest choices I’ve made.?It was hard, challenging and one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had.?I loved being on a ship and leading a division of sailors. When I transferred from Active Duty, the thing I missed most was the sense of community, but I found that very quickly at Schindler (especially since we have several other veterans in the St. Louis office.)

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Ashley Loftus

• Schindler title/location: Human Resources BP, Area West
• Branch of service: United States Marine Corps
• Dates or years of service: 1992 - 2001
• What being a veteran means to you and how it impacts your life at Schindler? First, being a Marine Veteran means community and family.?Everywhere I go, I know I have a community of Marines and other service veterans. I wanted to be a part of the Schindler Veteran Network because of how important the community outside of work has been for me. I feel a calling to serve other veterans. Professionally, being a Marine has shaped who I am today in both confidence, leadership as well as my ability to adapt and drive through challenges. I see these qualities in my fellow Schindler employees who are military vets, current reservists, and National Guard. I am proud to work for a company that not only supports the military community but is actively engaged in the wellbeing of the community and striving to recruit and engage more veterans into the company.

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Robert Benford

• Schindler title/location: National Field Engineer, Existing Installation, Morristown, NJ
• Branch of service: United States Navy
• Dates or years of service: 1982- July 1990

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Vincent Heeney

• Schindler title/location: Territory Vice President
• Branch of service: United States Army
• Dates or years of service: 6.5 years

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Adam Miner Bevere

• Schindler title/location: Project Manager, D82 Los Angeles
• Branch of service: United States Air Force
• Dates or years of service: 2010 – Current USAFR
• What being a veteran means to you and how it impacts your life at Schindler? A veteran to me is someone who is selfless, humble, willing to protect its nations interest at all costs even one’s life for something greater than themselves. The military help prepare me to adapt at whim while appreciating the comradery created within the office/field.??

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Ian Zotter

• Schindler title/location: Territory Operations Manager F09 Modernization
• Branch of service: United States Marine Corps
• Dates or years of service: 2000-2004
• What being a veteran means to you and how it impacts your life at Schindler? I am appreciative of the leadership and technical skills I had the opportunity to learn while serving in the United States Marine Corps. These skills have been instrumental in shaping my career at Schindler.??Happy Veterans Day to all who served and thank you to all the family and friends who stand in support of our military veterans and active-duty military.?

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Miya Lauryn Thomas

• Schindler title/location: Customer Service Representative, SCSN Atlanta
• Branch of service: United States Navy
• Dates or years of service: April 2000-July 2012
• What being a veteran means to you and how it impacts your life at Schindler? It taught me there is only one race, the human race! I served with people from all across the world. We had all had different beliefs, religions and customs. The armed forces made us family, a united front with one goal to protect and defend the United States of America. Being a veteran impacts my life at Schindler immensely. The discipline to do what is asked of me with integrity. The attention to detail to omit mistakes with minimal error and the honor to know that I do my job well. The Navy's core values are honor, courage and commitment! I have these same values working with the Schindler family. I am honored to be here! I am committed to do what is expected of me and I have the courage to know I am effective with the great support from my peers and managers that encourage me to do so daily! I am a United States sailor- salute!

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Darren Novak

• Schindler title/location: Adjuster-Service, Territory Operations
• Branch of service: United States Army
• Dates or years of service: 1992-2000
• What being a veteran means to you and how it impacts your life at Schindler? Being a veteran brings me a great sense of accomplishment and personal confidence. I am very proud to have served this great nation along with all my brothers and sisters. I have a lot of pride knowing that I and many others like me, made great sacrifices over and over to ensure the security of this Nation. We all worked together, when we needed to, despite any differences or beliefs to keep this country strong. It is a great brother/sister-hood to belong to. My military experience helps me every day at Schindler to be aware of my surroundings and to deal with high stressful situations in a respectable and honorable way. I kept people safe on the front line and I keep people safe with the work I do now. Its all about keeping this country strong for our future generations to come.

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Alonso Gomez

• Schindler title/location: Account Manager Existing Installation, Miami
• Branch of service: United States Marine Corps
• Dates or years of service: 1997-2002
• What being a veteran means to you and how it impacts your life at Schindler? I proudly served in the Marines. Being a veteran means Honor, Courage, and Commitment. Honor your family, friends, and country. Courage to do the right thing, even when no one is looking. Commitment. Commitment to my family, to do a good job, and to always learn something new.

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David Howell Gover

• Schindler title/location: Modernization Sales Representative/ D54 New Orleans
• Branch of service: United States Army
• Dates or years of service: 1996-2000
• What being a veteran means to you and how it impacts your life at Schindler? Serving my Country with countless other Service Members with loyal sense of duty is an honor, and I am proud to be part of life-long organization. Out of all my experiences in life, my military service has a profound impact me personally to merge my integrity and ethics daily when representing Schindler Elevator Company professionally.

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Adam Moorehead

• Schindler title/location: Service Existing Installation Representative
• Branch of service: United States Air National Guard
• Dates or years of service: 2003 - 2007
• What being a veteran means to you and how it impacts your life at Schindler? As a veteran, it helps to give perspective on what todays problems are.?Whether I am having a tough day at work or worrying about my kids doing their homework.?My worst day in the elevator trade doesn’t hold a candle to a bad day in the military.?As an E4 in the Air National Guard, my day job was working on massive generators.?I had done some voluntary side training in Search and Rescue (SAR).?So when Hurricane Katrina hit the gulf, I volunteered to go help.?I landed in New Orleans 24 hours after Hurricane Katrina hit, thinking I would be supporting the area with generator power, I spent 3 weeks living in the Louis Armstrong International Airport helping displaced citizens get the food, and help they needed.?Today, I get to drive to work from my nice warm home, in my nice company car, and work with amazing people, it helps put things in perspective for me that we have a great life and things can always be much worse.?

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Steven Overholser

• Schindler title/location: Engineer, Holland, OH
• Branch of Service: United States Navy, United States Navy Reserve
• Dates or years of service: 1980 - 1986
• What being a veteran means to you and how it impacts your life at Schindler? The Service was exactly what I needed in my life and I still am receiving valuable remnants from my Service Training and Structure, personally and professionally.

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Aaron Kenneth Ruffins

• Schindler title/location: Territory Sales Manager/Beltsville, MD
• Branch of service: United States Marine Corps
• Dates or years of service: 23 years and counting
• What being a veteran means to you and how it impacts your life at Schindler? I am both honored and humbled to call myself a military veteran. I am so proud of all those whom have selflessly served our great nation and protect the freedoms and liberties that we enjoy every single day.?

William J Baehr

• Schindler title/location: Field Technician and part-time SEC trainer
• Branch of Service: United States Navy, Electricians Mate 2nd Class
• Dates or years of service: 1977- July 1983
• What being a veteran means to you and how it impacts your life at Schindler? The list is endless but stay focused on the future, bring your military/skills into civilian life, be proud you served your country.?Also learned organizational habits, discipline, respect, structure and the ability to use my skills from the Navy.?Even after I received my Honorable Discharge, I stayed involved with the Navy and Marines which included putting in time working on the Battleship New Jersey to make it a museum (I had been one of the first 100 people to sign up to volunteer). I also had a drag racing team, Navy Racing, which was sponsored by the USN and USMC. We did several air shows with the Navy Blue Angels and USAF Thunderbirds.

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Mark DiEleuterio

• Schindler title/location:?Repair Superintendent, Philadelphia, PA
• Branch of Service:?United States Army
• Dates or years of service: September 2009 - June 2021
• What being a veteran means to you and how it impacts your life at Schindler? Being a veteran is hands down the greatest honor of my lifetime. I was proud to serve my country and will always carry that experience with me. My military service is what led me to the elevator industry, and my role with Schindler. I am extremely thankful for the opportunity that Schindler gave me coming out of the military. Now I get to use the tools and traits that I developed in the military to help drive success in my work with Schindler.

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Eddie W. Eaton

• Schindler title/location: FQE Inspector, Oklahoma
• Branch of Service: United States Navy
• Dates or years of service: March 1987 - May 1991
• What being a veteran means to you and how it impacts your life at Schindler? I am very proud of my service. I think my time in the service helped me grow up and taught me what it means to be part of a team. I have that same feeling being part of FQE, the since of pride being part of that team. I have enclosed some photos for you. Thank you for doing this it means a lot to be recognized. Go Navy.

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Ronald Lukacs

• Schindler title/location: Existing Installation Superintendent- Western Massachusetts and Vermont
• Branch of Service: United States Marine Corps
• Dates or years of service: 4 years active, 2 reserve
• What being a veteran means to you and how it impacts your life at Schindler? I am very proud to have served my country and it means a lot to me to work for a company that acknowledges and supports our veterans

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Eric Rinn

• Schindler title/location: Existing Installation superintendent, Omaha, Nebraska
• Branch of Service: United States Marine Corps
• Dates or years of service: 1994 - 1998
• What being a veteran means to you and how it impacts your life at Schindler? The discipline, and leadership qualities that were instilled in me, are what drives me and our Local Team to success in our office. I am forever grateful for my time served and friendships made. Semper Fidelis (always faithful)

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Brian Craig

• Schindler title/location: New Installation Sales Territory Manager, Columbus, OH
• Branch of Service: United States Navy
• Dates or years of service: 1986 - 1990
• What being a veteran means to you and how it impacts your life at Schindler? Being a veteran is about honor and privilege, as I was blessed to serve with some of the bravest women and men the world had to offer. Traveling abroad really provided me with a sense pride in knowing I was protecting the greatest country in the history of the world. My military experience has really given me perspective in my day to day work life at Schindler. I have been able to implement Process discipline, Training, and Strategic metrics, learned during my time in my military, into my team’s sales success structure.

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Timothy J Crawford

• Schindler title/location: Principal Engineer – Field Support / Charlotte, NC
• Branch of Service: United States Navy
• Dates or years of service: April 1977 - September 1985
• What being a veteran means to you and how it impacts your life at Schindler? For years I didn’t really consider myself a veteran. I was in the Navy during the Cold War. No one fired at us and we didn’t fire at anyone else. When you think of a veteran, you think of someone who was under fire, deployed to a dangerous situation during wartime. But thinking back, we had moments when we were in danger, it’s just that no one really knew about it. For years in Schindler, I never really thought about it until recently when people started asking about it…but if I hadn’t joined the Navy, on a submarine as a nuclear electrician, my path would have never led me to Schindler at all and now I’ve been here for over 24 years.

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Stephen Nofziger

• Schindler title/location: Test Tech/ Holland, OH
• Branch of Service: OH Air National Guard
• Dates or years of service: March 1978 – Dec 2017
• What being a veteran means to you and how it impacts your life at Schindler? At Schindler, I am able to continue to utilize the skills and knowledge gained in the military to make a difference in people's lives. Like so many members of the military who work behind the scenes, Schindler provides safe, reliable and secure mobility to the public in a way that is transparent to almost everyone. You really only notice it when you don’t have it.

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Nicholas Richard Katz

• Schindler title/location: Field Superintendent, Minneapolis 1610
• Branch of Service: United States Navy
• Dates or years of service: 2000- 2021
• What being a veteran means to you and how it impacts your life at Schindler? I am extremely proud to be a veteran. The leadership skills I acquired from my time in the military were very transparent when it came to transitioning into a leadership roll at Schindler.

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Aaron Anderson

• Schindler title/location: New Installation Superintendent, Irvine, CA
• Branch of Service: United States Navy
• Dates or years of service: 6 years
• What being a veteran means to you and how it impacts your life at Schindler? I’ll start by saying that I didn’t serve my country for any status or acknowledgment it was strictly for pride in my country and what I felt was honorable. I wanted to fight for our country our citizens and our rights that make America a great country. That being said I am very proud of the time I had in the military and enjoyed it thoroughly. The crazy thing about serving in the military is Everyone’s service is different and everyone’s experiences are different as well so I don’t discount anyone’s duty. I personally was a Naval Aviation Rescue Swimmer that flew and jumped out of the H60 Helicopter which encompassed a lot of roles and responsibilities. One thing the military teaches besides professionalism and maturity, is honor, courage, situational awareness, adaptability and flexibility, these are all skill sets that have helped me be successful in the elevator business and in the intense and stressful situations that arise to not break and stay calm. This elevator business can be very stressful and demanding at times so being able to stay calm cool and collected helps smooth those situations out. I have a beautiful wife and 5 daughters that not all of them were alive when I served they all did a form of service while I was deployed, thanks.

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Robert Scott

• Schindler title/location: Call Center Supervisor, Atlanta
• Branch of Service: United States Army
• Dates or years of service: 1994 -1999
• What being a veteran means to you and how it impacts your life at Schindler? “We don’t know them all, but we owe them all…”. Selfless service for our customers and fellow employees to meet company goals