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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...
The Heart of Serving: Michael Almeida Takes Military Skill to the Independent Channel

The Heart of Serving: Michael Almeida Takes Military Skill to the Independent Channel

by Annie Dameworth | Jul 9, 2025 | Industry News

Michael Almeida’s motivation for helping others is the undercurrent that brought him to serve in the military, and the fuel that drives him in his role in the independent home improvement channel today. Almeida served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2002 to 2009 as a...
Stepping Up to Serve: Joe Rawson’s Journey From Military Service to the Home Improvement Channel

Stepping Up to Serve: Joe Rawson’s Journey From Military Service to the Home Improvement Channel

by Annie Dameworth | Jul 9, 2025 | Industry News

A dream since childhood, Joe Rawson always knew he wanted to be in the military.  Rawson served in the U.S. Air Force starting in 1998. He served on active duty until 2004, and then full time in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard until October 2018, when he...
From Military to Management: Cole Atwood’s Journey From Military Service to Home Improvement

From Military to Management: Cole Atwood’s Journey From Military Service to Home Improvement

by Annie Dameworth | Jun 30, 2025 | Industry News

From a legacy of military service to finding a new home at Do it Best, Cole Atwood’s journey from the U.S. Army to the independent home improvement industry was marked by dedication and teamwork. Growing up, Atwood was surrounded by military tradition, with his...

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