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Veteran Spotlight on Brian Davis, VP of Business Development Brian’s inspiration to join the military was his grandfather who served as a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps glider crew during the North Africa campaign. His service left a lasting impression on him, and in Brian’s junior of high school, watching the Gulf War unfold, he felt a strong pull to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps and be part of something greater than himself. Brian served in the U.S. Air Force for four years as a munitions systems specialist in Lowry AFB in Colorado, Nellis AFB in Nevada, Kunsan AFB in South Korea, and Shaw AFB in South Carolina. He was out processed active duty as an E3. The military taught him discipline, adaptability, and problem-solving under pressure—skills that have been invaluable in his civilian career. It taught him to prioritize the mission, focus on the greater objective, and recognize the significance of his role in contributing to a larger goal. His time in the military also instilled a deep commitment to supporting the U.S. federal mission, which aligns closely with NDi's focus on serving our federal communities. To Brian, Veterans Day is a time of reflection and gratitude. It’s an opportunity to honor the sacrifices made by veterans who served our country. Thank you for your service, Brian. #veterans #veteransday #lifeaftermilitary

Proud to know and work alongside G, an American hero! Happy Veterans Day.

From our CEO, Anthony Zeruto: This Veterans Day, we honor and salute the men, women, and their families who have served in our armed forces. Their courage, sacrifice, and dedication have safeguarded our freedoms and paved the way for a better future – they are manning the watch tonight.   As we recognize this day, let us also take a moment to appreciate the nearly 20 percent of NDi veterans among us who continue to bring their exceptional skills and commitment to NDi. Thank you for your service, and we are proud to have you as part of the Network Designs family. Anthony Zeruto, CISM #veterans #veteransday

Veteran Spotlight on Govanda Sawyack, PMP, VP/Director of Program Operations Govanda Sawyack, or “G” as we call him, proudly served in the United States Army for 30 years, 23 of those in Special Operations. Motivated by a desire to serve his country and pursue personal growth, he enlisted as an Infantryman immediately after high school. He cultivated his leadership abilities through the "teach, coach, mentor" model, learning the significance of teamwork, building trust within a unit, and embodying the principle of selfless service. As his career progressed, he transitioned into the field of Intelligence expanding his perspective on strategic and organizational operations and enriching his overall understanding of military dynamics. G has served as a Rifleman, Team Leader, Squad Leader, Detachment SGM, Course Director, and Operations SGM, with 12 total deployments (Iraq, Afghanistan, and Africa). G retired as a sergeant major. “Throughout my military career, I have been able to meet and learn from many different people from all walks of life. That real-world experience has shaped me as a person and has helped me develop professionally.” All the skills G learned in the military have proven to be extremely valuable in his civilian career, including leadership, soft skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, organizational culture, open communications, listening, and team building to name a few. Transitioning from the military to a civilian career is not an easy task when you spend 20 plus years. He was fortunate to have good mentors, teammates, and his faith to help him through. G’s advice? “It's going to be ok! Take a breath, know who/what your support system is, and more importantly, don't forget you are the writer of your own story.” In his free time, G loves spending time with his family, working out, teaching people how to jump from airplanes, and doing tandem jumps. Thank you for your service, G! #veterans #veteransday #lifeaftermilitary

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Veteran Spotlight on Dan Spano, PMP, PMI-ACP Following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Dan Spano joined the United States Marine Corp and served as an Artillery Officer (Forward Observer, Fire Direction Officer, and Artillery Liaison Officer) before transitioning to aviation and becoming an AV-8B pilot. He served for 23 years with four deployments (Okinawa, Japan; Mediterranean and Red Sea; Mediterranean and North Arabian Sea; and Iraq) and retired as a Lt. Col. The Marines prepared him to take on any role, but when Dan transitioned to civilian life, his biggest challenge was figuring out what he wanted to do. His advice is to start planning early and be able to show how your military experiences translate to the career you want. Believe it or not, there are many similarities between planning a mission as a pilot and working as a project manager. Because of his experience, Dan can respond to unexpected changes and discern the difference between what is important and what is not. His military career allowed him to work with a variety of people and personalities and prepared him to help our NDi teams to produce their best work. Dan spends his free time with family and playing ice hockey on an all-veteran team competing in a local league and national tournaments. He is a Carolina Hurricanes fan and has traveled to six of the seven continents. (Antarctica in 2025 anyone?) On Veterans Day, Dan reflects on his own military service as well as that of his fellow veterans. He believes there are many veterans that will need both mental and physical support in the coming years. It is important that we do not forget what our country asked of these veterans (20+ years of war) and the promises that were made for their return. Thank you, Dan, for your service. #veterans #veteransday #lifeaftermilitary

This week we celebrated “Worksgiving” at NDi corporate headquarters. Govanda Sawyack brought the turkey and stuffing, Kevin McGreevy helped carve the bird, and there were dozens of dishes to sample from many different cultures and cuisines. As a change of pace from discussing government contracting, we shared ways of making pumpkin desserts and sweet potato casseroles. Our great company culture isn’t just something we tout; we work at it. As our CEO Anthony Zeruto said, “We come from different backgrounds and faiths, but we are all thankful for the abundance this year has bestowed on us. We are thankful for each other, and I am thankful for all of you.” Thank you to our HR Manager Kasey Nesbitt for organizing. You knocked it out of the park. Anthony Zeruto, CISM, Kasey N., Govanda Sawyack, PMP, Kevin McGreevy #thanksgiving #thankful #corporateculture

Veteran Spotlight on Mark Graves, Trainer/Technical Writer Mark Graves is retired United States Air Force who served for 25 years. He was an Aircrew Member of E-3 AWACS, E-8 Joint STARS, and EC-130 Compass Call aircraft for more than 24 years exiting as MSgt (E7). Mark flew for more than 8,000 flight hours. He had numerous deployments in support of the Iran/Iraq War, Bosnia War, Operation Desert Storm, and Operation Provide Comfort. His role was to provide computer support for airborne missions both providing air picture and directing fighter aircraft to selected targets. One of the highlights of his career was providing air picture surveillance during the search and rescue operations for downed Pilot Capt. Scott O'Grady. He traveled to more than 25 countries and met many interesting people. Mark notes two specific things that he learned in the military that has helped his career at NDi. First, he gained the ability to work with people with different backgrounds and interests. Second, he learned to communicate effectively to both leadership and peers. One of the challenges he faced in transition was understanding that interoffice relationships were different and more individualistic than in the military, and there were multiple methods to get to the team objective. His advice is to be patient with new work relationships. Be flexible with peers, who may have different goals. In his free time Mark enjoys golfing, watching sports, or playing chess. Fun Fact: Mark and three of his friends, who met at his first duty station, attend each other’s retirement ceremonies and talk at least once a month. Their combined years active duty in the U.S. Air Force is 117. Mark believes Veterans Day is a day to honor the men and women who took the oath to protect and defend the Constitution. Thank you for your service, Mark. #veterans #veteransday #military #lifeaftermilitary #networkdesignsinc

Veteran Spotlight on Marcus Meyer, SVP Enterprise Solutions Many of us have a personal story from the terrorist attacks of 9/11/2001. For Marcus Meyer, NDi’s VP of Enterprise Solutions, the events of that day were his inspiration to join the United States Marine Corps. He drove to the recruiting center and was at boot camp three months later. Marcus proceeded to earn the honor of Company Honor Graduate in a class of more than 300 recruits. Marcus served in communications for four years with two back-to-back combat deployments to Fallujah, Iraq, and helped lead engineering of the largest Regimental size communications network in a combat zone in Marine Corps history. He was honorably discharged from the military as an E5 Sergeant. In addition to getting as much schooling and relatable experience while in the military, he advises having a plan and goals before exiting. One of the challenges Marcus realized when transitioning to civilian life was the newfound freedom without structured routines and accountability. He had to set goals to ensure consistent progression in his personal and professional life. From his time in the military, Marcus learned the power of trust and relationships, how to deliver services under extreme circumstances, and troubleshooting problems until he found a solution—giving up not being an option. These skills as well as integrity and commitment influence how he performs his duties at NDi. Veterans Day is important to Marcus because, “There are many opportunities American citizens enjoy, and it’s important to recognize those that have sacrificed their time, safety, holidays, time with family, and more to give back to our great nation and ensure our citizens can continue to enjoy these freedoms.” Marcus has four children that take most of his free time, and enjoys coaching sports, golfing, lake life, and exercise. Fun fact about Marcus—on his 19th birthday, dressed in uniform, he won a washer and dryer set on Wheel of Fortune! Thank you for you_ se_vice, Ma_cus! #veterans #veteransday #military #lifeaftermilitary

🇺🇸 During the month of November, we will be honoring our NDi veterans. Almost 20 percent of our employees are veterans, and we are making a conscious effort to keep that number growing. Tomorrow we will begin our Veteran Spotlight series. You’ll read in their narratives how the military taught them valuable skills that translated to their civilian careers. Thank you to our veterans who are willing to share their stories, and thank you for your service! Check in tomorrow to read about our first highlighted employee, Marcus Meyer.