Honoring Our Heroes on Veterans Day
Fidelis Care is proud to recognize and honor the brave veterans within our organization, in our communities, and across the nation. Some Fidelis Care employees shared their thoughts.
Scott Averill, Senior Vice President, Sales and Co-Chair of Fidelis Care’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Council, served in The Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) from 1972-1976. He was then on Active Duty in the Army until 1980 before returning to the Reserves, where he served for two more years. His highest rank achieved while on active duty was 1st Lieutenant.
“Military experience and training were a tremendous immersion in diversity, leadership, planning, and discipline,” Averill said. “The service experience was immersive, as it is a unique culture in and of itself. I was forced to adapt, learn, and expand my skills and perspective. This was critical to being a successful leader of men and women and to work as one team in the event of any potential combat situation.”
Dan Smith, Media and Public Relations Specialist, was a B-52 bomber combat aircrew member in the United States Air Force. “My service instilled in me an acute sense of personal responsibility in the context of a team setting,” he said. “Every action of each crew member impacted the mission as well as the safety and lives of the crew. Since leaving the service, I have continued to take personal responsibility very seriously throughout my career, including my current position at Fidelis Care."
“I served in the United States Army from 1982 until 1985 as an E-2 Private. It showed me responsibility, honor, and the meaning of teamwork,” added Edwin DeJesus, Customer Care Associate, Marketing & Sales.
Charlotte Buckley, a Clinical Pharmacist, was a Captain in the United States Air Force. “It taught me discipline, leadership, resilience, and patience. I believe it prepared me to be a stronger leader, a more knowledgeable pharmacist, and a better teammate here at Fidelis Care,” she said.
Thank you, veterans, for your commitment, courage, and service to our country.
Scott Averill
Dan Smith
Charlotte Buckley
Edwin DeJesus