08/01/2024
“People in the military usually don't find their first job right away after retiring, but I found mine the day I started with GCI. It's a great company, and I'm proud to be a part of it. After retiring from the Air Force and settling in Anchorage, GCI gave me an opportunity to join their team. Now? I don't ever want to leave.
After spending 25 years in the military, you really learn the value behind team building — that bond, unity, and a feeling of family. When I came to GCI with these tools, I was able to use that knowledge to manage people, places, and things. Dan Brogan gave us the tools to run a business, and we've started an intern program where we've hired nine out of 19 interns as full-time employees. It's amazing to find such talent and give them a future. When our interns are ready to move on, I set up mock interviews with them, study the job they're going into, and prepare them thoroughly. I've worked hard to ensure that these young people, whether they stay with GCI or move on, are prepared and confident.
I’ve had mentors who helped me, so I want to be that same mentor for others. Watching someone come up through the ranks, whether in the military or at GCI, and seeing them be successful — that's the reward. I want to continue to network and bring departments together. The more approachable we are, the better. I love seeing the changes and improvements made over the last couple of years, and I'm excited to see what the future holds. This job has been a blessing, and I feel lucky to be here."
Chris is a Senior Manager of the shipment and fulfillment supply chain and has worked at GCI for almost five years. He spent 25 years in the Airforce working in logistics and we’re so grateful for his service. In his free time, you can find Chris camping with his wife, daughter, son in-law and two grandchildren, boating on Prince William Sound or four wheeling with friends!
Learn more about GCI’s internship program at gci.com/about/careers.