I have been in the Army Reserves for 12 years. Seven years ago, I had just returned from a deployment in Afghanistan when I was recruited at a military job fair at Dodger Stadium. When I interviewed, everyone at the store was welcoming and friendly.

The opportunity for growth at Dunn-Edwards is great compared to previous employers. Before starting at Dunn-Edwards, I had never held a management position. At Dunn-Edwards, I had great mentors who guided me to success. I started out as a sales associate and — in only seven years — am now a store manager!