Senior Leadership Editorials

MCS Fort Meade

Daily Decisions: Choosing What Path To Take

By Dave Nelson / July 1, 2017 /

In May, many of our teammates had the opportunity to hear Melissa Stockwell present at the Express seminar in Orlando. A highly decorated Soldier who was injured in Iraq on April 13, 2004, Melissa lost her left leg above her knee to a roadside bomb on the streets of Iraq.

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The Exchange supported Anakonda 16 in Poland. Photo by Jessy Macabeo, Exchange merchandise clerk.

Emerging Challenges Lead to Realignment of Regions

By Tom Shull / June 1, 2017 /

Emerging international challenges in Europe and Southwest Asia required us recently to reexamine the Exchange’s overseas capabilities to ensure we can fully support the ever-growing number of important bilateral and multilateral military exercises and training involving thousands of additional U.S. troops.

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ShopMyExchange.com

Customer Experience is Key for SVP Karen Cardin

By Robert Philpot / June 1, 2017 /

The eCommerce/customer experience team consists of the e-commerce store functions and the omni-channel marketing functions for the Exchange. It is paramount for customers to have the same seamless and frictionless experience no matter how they shop—brick and mortar, website or mobile.

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VAN METER, Iowa (April 24, 2009) More than 500 veterans who escorted the unclaimed remains of seven Iowa veterans to their final resting place at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery line the procession route with American flags after providing a motorcycle escort for the remains. The ceremony coincided with Des Moines Navy Week, one of 22 Navy Weeks planned across America in 2009. Navy Weeks are designed to show Americans the investment they have made in their Navy and increase awareness in cities that do not have a significant Navy presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Gary Ward/Released)

Share the Good News About VetVerify and the Veterans Online Shopping Benefit

By Tom Shull / May 1, 2017 /

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service, Coast Guard Exchange, Marine Corps Exchange and Navy Exchange are honored to finally recognize our Veterans’ time in uniform. Confirming Veterans’ eligibility to shop in advance of Nov. 11 is critical to efforts to properly welcome them back to their military family.

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COO Dave Nelson congratulates General Manager Michael Einer on his Exchange winning the COO award at the recent MSM/GM Conference.

The Power of the Customer Experience

By Dave Nelson / May 1, 2017 /

Customer service is a topic any worthwhile organization takes seriously. A company may have the best product selection at the best prices, but a poor customer experience can undermine all of that in one interaction.

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Director/CEO Tom Shull meets with Scott AFB Base Commander Col. Lenderman, along with General Manager Ralph Kleeman, Central Region SVP Ken Brewington and Regional VP Paula Gunderson.

‘Extreme Ownership’ Will Ensure Veterans Online Shopping Benefit Success

By Tom Shull / April 1, 2017 /

At the Exchange, from associates at headquarters to sales associates in the field, “extreme ownership” should describe the posture we all take to ensure the rollout of the Veterans online shopping benefit is a success. The reasons failure is not an option are substantial.

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Omni Channel SVP Mickey Bradford (center) and EVP/Chief Logistics Officer Karen Stack congratulate associate Michael Chastain at the grand opening of the Germersheim Distribution Center.

Omni Channel SVP Mickey Bradford on Delivering a Complete Customer Experience

By Robert Philpot / April 1, 2017 /

Michael “Mickey” Bradford is the SVP of the new Omni Channel Directorate established January.The Exchange Post sat down with Bradford to learn more about the directorate and his plans for the future in this month’s executive profile.

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Shull Congress

Veterans Online Shopping Benefit—Our Success Depends on You

By Tom Shull / March 1, 2017 /

As the launch of the Veterans online shopping benefit approaches Nov. 11, each Exchange associate plays a vital role in welcoming approximately up to 15.5 million Veterans back to their military family. Years of effort to recognize the service of all honorably discharged Veterans will finally pay off on Veterans Day, when shopmyexchange.com begins offering the first new benefit to Veterans since 1953.

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EVP/Chief Operating Officer Dave Nelson presents his coins to the Express’ Lawanda Adams at Fort Stewart, Ga.

Getting to the Core of Success

By Dave Nelson / March 1, 2017 /

In my last Exchange Post column, I talked about our legacies and the lasting impact we make on those around us. Building a legacy takes time and, fortunately, we have the tools to help not only develop your professional legacy but also grow personally.

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Director/CEO Tom Shull awards his coin to Store Manager Karen Anderson as he helps open the new MCS at the Pentagon.

Building a Better Benefit — Our Six Keys to Success

By Tom Shull / February 1, 2017 /

2017 is shaping up to be a disruptive year for retail. Macy’s is closing 68 stores, Sears is working to sell its storied Craftsman brand to stave off bankruptcy, Neiman Marcus is showing –8% comp stores growth, and The Limited is shuttering all of its stores.

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