Veteran Spotlight: Craig Fury

After transitioning to the civilian world from his role as a Captain in the U.S. Army in 2001, Craig Fury worked in both the financial and food catering industries. With his recent marriage, however, Fury began to look for a more stable career and found one with Aardvark Tactical as a Territory Sales Manager in March 2010. Fury’s first few months on the job proved so successful that his sales territory was doubled.

Fury tells Hire a Hero, Hire a Vet, “I have found military experience to be invaluable [in his position with Aardvark], particularly in regard to discipline and a sense of duty to honor commitments, which I learned through my years in the military. My discipline taught me to do the job correctly and to completion, regardless of the time or effort it takes. And my sense of duty has made for outstanding business relationships.” He has found that these skills aren’t particular to him, either, as he sees these same traits in his veteran peers at Aardvark.

When asked why employers should hire veterans, Fury replied, “Values. When you hire a soldier, you get leadership, discipline, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and courage. An employer couldn’t ask for more. If you haven’t ever hired a veteran, you should see the difference for yourself. A soldier is a different type of employee.”