Honoring Those Who Served: Alexander Davis

May is National Military Appreciation Month in the United States. MSCI will celebrate by featuring member company employees — our MSCI Metals Veterans — who have served their country in uniform. If you are veteran or member of the military and would like to share your story, fill out this questionnaire. Readers: we hope you will honor these courageous individuals by sharing their stories on social media using #MSCIMetalVets and tagging MSCI.

Name: Alexander Davis
Company: North American Stainless
City and State: Ghent, Ky.
Current Position/Job Title: Shift leader/grind operator
Military Branch: Kentucky Army National Guard
Years of Service: 10 years
Job/MOS in the military: 13D Field Artillery Tactical Data System Analysis
Unit and where you were stationed: Afghanistan, 2006-2008

What is something new you learned about yourself from serving? That you can achieve great things through teamwork.

How have you applied lessons in the military to your job/career? Yes — just keep working hard!

How can the metals industry do a better job connecting with veterans? Reach out to prior service individuals about possible counterparts looking to get in the industry.

Do you have a favorite quote, mantra, or personal motto? Fortune favors the bold.

Anything else that you would like to share regarding your experience? It was an honor to serve my country.

Thank you for your service, Alexander! Click here to read other profiles in this series and join the Military Appreciation Month conversation on MSCI’s Community Forum.