Framing & Carpentry
Marcus R.
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Left the Corps, went through a two-year carpentry program on the GI Bill, and now runs a three-man framing crew on residential builds.
Stories
From the barracks to their own truck.
Short accounts from member businesses about the route out of service and into a licensed trade of their own.
Member stories
Electrical
Dana W.
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Served as an aviation electrician, licensed out through an apprenticeship, and works panel upgrades and EV chargers.
Plumbing
Luis A.
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Started as an apprentice at 34, holds a master licence, and takes repipes and water heater replacements.
HVAC
Tasha B.
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Trained on aircraft environmental systems, moved into residential HVAC, and now handles install and seasonal service.
Roofing
Ken S.
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Runs storm-damage and replacement work with a crew of veterans he trained himself.
General Contracting
Ray P.
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Manages whole-house remodels and additions, subcontracting to other members where he can.