Just by joining America’s armed forces, service members have already made a great contribution to society. For however long they were in the service, the 16 million American veterans alive today became part of something larger than themselves and defended the nation’s interests, oftentimes at great personal cost. The Veterans Day holiday held Nov. 11 each year is one way we honor veterans for their efforts.
At WBJ, we wanted to showcase how veterans contribute to society beyond their time in the military, particularly in Central Massachusetts business. All across our region’s economy, you’ll find veterans playing vital roles in companies, nonprofits, and governments, using the advanced skills learned during their time in the service.
To recognize a handful of those who served, WBJ has launched its Notable Veteran Executive awards. The awards are open to anyone in Central Massachusetts who has served in the military and has since made a significant impact in the economy. In the 13 profiles, you’ll read stories of great personal and professional achievements, how the military shaped the lives of these executives, and what lessons they carry forward to today.
[Read all 13 profiles on the inaugural class of the Notable Veteran Executives here.]
The stories about each of the 13 honorees were written by the AI program Claude. The AI program was given their bios, awards nominations, and questionnaires completed by the winners. A human editor then fact-checked and copyedited the AI-written profiles before they were published.
Each of the winners, in their own unique way, are an inspiration to the rest of us. We salute them.
Brad Kane is editor of the Worcester Business Journal.
