Rob VanGorder - West Point Graduate, Sapper School graduate, and Combat Engineer Officer. Rob served as a Combat Engineer, Heavy Equipment Platoon Leader, and Company Executive Officer during Operation Restore Hope (Mogadishu). Today, Rob is a Senior Vice President at The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western and the Executive Sponsor of 'Veterans of Walsh'. Most importantly, Rob is a father of four.
Rob VanGorder, a West Point graduate and combat engineer officer, shares his journey from childhood to joining the military. He grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and later moved to the Marblehead Peninsula. In eighth grade, he became interested in attending West Point and pursued that goal throughout high school. Rob describes the rigorous schedule and intense training at West Point, where he formed lifelong friendships. After graduation, he attended the engineer officer basic course and then joined the 4th Infantry Division in Fort Carson, Colorado. Rob emphasizes the importance of the engineering background in his construction career. After serving in the military, Rob VanGorder transitioned into the construction industry. He started as a project engineer and quickly moved up the ranks. He advises military veterans to be willing to start at a lower position and work their way up. He also emphasizes overcoming stereotypes and biases in the civilian workplace. Rob highlights the transferable skill of collaborative leadership that veterans bring. Rob VanGorder discusses the importance of leadership and teamwork in the military and business. He highlights the value of learning to be both a leader and a follower and the ability to support the decisions made by the leader. Rob shares his career journey in the construction industry, working in various roles and verticals. He emphasizes the significance of building relationships and their impact on his career. Rob also discusses his wellness practice, which includes regular conversations with his children and the importance of maintaining physical health through exercise.
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