Years in the Miltary
20
12
12
12
11
7
6
5
4
2
Name
Mark Stoddard ( Reedex , Inc .) United States Army
Richard Secules ( D & E Karts & Kars ) United States Army
Jon Gyldenvand ( Kenny & Gyl Company ) United States Army
Ken Swank ( White Spruce Trailer Sales ) United States Air Force
James Freeman ( B & E Trucks LLC ) United States Air Force
Scott McFarland ( Allegiance Merchant Services ) United States Air Force
Steve Sampson ( Parker Trailer & RV , Inc .) United States Navy
Winnon Gilley ( L . Gilley Trailer Sales ) United States Marine Corps
Brian Soth ( Spokane North Trailers ) United States Army
Dennis Gardner ( American Trailer Company LLC ) United States Marine Corps
Years in the Trailer Industry
2
19
48
7
20
2
5
15
6
11
“ My Air Force career culminated with two years with the Air Force Thunderbirds . This experience with the camaraderie of the team set me in motion to always strive to surround myself with amazing people . It also led to my entrepreneurial spirit .” – Scott McFarland
“ The military taught me pride and discipline . These are two qualities that I feel are required to operate a successful business .” – Richard Secules
“ My service in US Army made me a man and taught me what it means to always give my best effort , make my surroundings better , and always lead from the front . Airborne All the Way !” – Mark Stoddard
“ We are a military family . My father was a Marine as well as my son who spent 8 years in the Marine Corps and now works for the company . Semper Fi !” – Dennis Gardner
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