Honoring Those Who Served: Andrew Willson

May is National Military Appreciation Month in the United States. MSCI has been celebrating by featuring member company employees — our MSCI Metals Veterans — who have served their country in uniform. Click here to find our past features.

Name: Andrew Willson
Company: PDM Steel Service Center
City and State: Woodland, Wash.
Current Position/Job Title: Operations manager
Education: Bachelor’s degree in health studies
Military Branch: U.S. Navy
Years of Service: 10
Job/MOS in the military: 8404 Hospital Corpsman
Unit and where you were stationed: 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force

What memorable phrase or word will never be the same now that you served? Bravo Zulu.

What is something new you learned about yourself from serving? Pain is weakness leaving the body.

How have you applied lessons in the military to your job/career? I still live by, “if you’re not 15 minutes early, you’re late.” 

Do you have a favorite quote, mantra, or personal motto? Semper Fi. 

How can the metals industry do a better job connecting with veterans? Continuing providing opportunities for veterans.

Thank you for your service, Andrew! Remember to share these stories on social media using #MSCIMetalVets and to join the Military Appreciation Month conversation on MSCI’s Community Forum.