VETERANS OF SMI

ROBBIE NANCE, PROCUREMENT ANALYST, HOUSTON, TX, USA

Robbie spent four years in the U.S. Navy on board the USS John L. Hall as a Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Petty Officer (LS3). He was part of the VBSS team (Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure) - which is the onboard SWAT team that captured enemy vessels and conducts customs inspections as well as a part of a Damage Control Team (ship firefighter), - managing the onboard warehouse along with all classified equipment, Robbie spent seven months on a Mediterranean and Black Sea deployment, which resulted in port visits to 14 different countries that spanned over three continents. Today, Robbie serves as a procurement analyst for the company and is a valuable contributor to the Company’s success.

EUGENE MORELAND, PLANT MANAGER, COLLEGE PARK, GA, USA

Eugene enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in January 1982 as a 3072, Aviation Supply Clerk. His basic training took place at Parris Island, SC, and he was selected for OCS (Officer Candidate School). Upon learning the length of service requirements, he opted out of that program but was selected as a cost accountant for the MAG-31 (Marine Air Group-31 based in Beaufort, SC) which included H&MS-31, VMFA-115, VMFA-251, VMFA-333, and VMFA-451. His duty stations were Parris Island, SC - Basic training; NAS Meridia, MS – Aviation Supply School; and MCAS Beaufort, SC. Eugene attained the rank of E-4 meritoriously in 15 months and was awarded an expert shooting badge, a good conduct service medal, several letters of appreciation, and an honorable discharge from active duty in January of 1986. He remained on inactive duty until January 1988. Eugene has built an extremely strong team that has a laser focus on customer needs and fulfilling them daily. His leadership has been instrumental to the success of SMI and its partners.