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From Seal Team to Small Business: How Navy Veteran Sam Mackey Found a New Calling in Independent Retail

From Seal Team to Small Business: How Navy Veteran Sam Mackey Found a New Calling in Independent Retail

by Annie Dameworth | Oct 31, 2026 | Operational Insights

For 20 years, Sam Mackey served in the U.S. military, working his way through the ranks in the U.S. Navy to become a Navy SEAL. Inspired to join after watching the movie “Navy SEALs,” Mackey enlisted in January 2004 and graduated BUD/S Class 266 in Coronado,...
Leading With Integrity: Daniel Keliikoa’s Military Background Informs His Leadership Role at Hardware Hawaii

Leading With Integrity: Daniel Keliikoa’s Military Background Informs His Leadership Role at Hardware Hawaii

by Annie Dameworth | Oct 31, 2026 | Operational Insights

Sometimes, not knowing where you are going can actually lead you down the right path. Ikaika “Daniel” Keliikoa was unsure what path he wanted to pursue after graduating high school, but felt a pull to join the military. He felt called to do something for his country...
From Service to Sawdust: A Veteran’s Blueprint for Home Improvement Success

From Service to Sawdust: A Veteran’s Blueprint for Home Improvement Success

by Jacob Musselman | Apr 1, 2026 | Operational Insights

Always ready. Always there. The venerable motto of the U.S. National Guard is what Tim Kromholtz lived out during his time in the Washington Air National Guard and still adheres to in his executive role in the independent home improvement industry. Kromholtz’s...
Mission Driven: Scott Morath Brings a Military Mindset to the Independent Channel

Mission Driven: Scott Morath Brings a Military Mindset to the Independent Channel

by Jacob Musselman | Jan 1, 2026 | Operational Insights

Facing a life-changing list of obstacles and challenges while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, Scott Morath uses the toolkit of skills he gained during his time in military service in his leadership role today in the independent channel. Morath’s military journey...
From Service to Sawdust: A Veteran’s Blueprint for Home Improvement Success

From Service to Sawdust: A Veteran’s Blueprint for Home Improvement Success

by Annie Dameworth | Nov 5, 2025 | Industry News

Always ready. Always there. The venerable motto of the United States National Guard is what Tim Kromholtz lived out during his time in the Washington Air National Guard and in his executive role in the independent home improvement industry. Kromholtz’s military...
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