VetCor: Sustaining a Legacy of Service

Too often, the most dreaded part of calling a service provider is waiting hours for their arrival. With VetCor, a restoration company helping solve water and mold damage challenges in residential and commercial properties, that worry is flushed right down the drain with your water damage.

ENTREPRENUERIAL INSPIRATION

VetCor is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that was founded on Veterans Day 2013 by David Howard, a retired army officer. Howard worked for a forensics engineering company in Tampa when he realized the lack of service companies within the area. As a personal commitment giving back to veterans, he created VetCor. He hired current CEO and President Paul Huszar as his first employee. In October 2014, Huszar bought the company and became the majority owner.

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED

The company credits its business success to employing veterans of the United States Military who pride themselves on hard work, punctuality, dedication and military principles. VetCor established a core set of values that include statements such as integrity that is never compromised, responsibility and accountability for everything we do or fail to do and strive for 100 percent customer satisfaction.

成为teamm“我们核心价值观吸引员工ates at VetCor. These ideals exemplify what attracts customers to doing business with us over competitors,” Huszar said. “We tell you when we will arrive and we commit ourselves to that time. There is a sense of urgency, perseverance and mission accomplishment.”

CLOSING THE DISCONNECT

When Huszar retired after 23 years of active military service including four combat tours in Iraq, one unaccompanied tour in Korea, and operational deployments to Thailand, Bolivia, Honduras, Panama and Haiti; he realized the difficulty of readjusting to the civilian world. The West Point and University of Washington graduate held a master’s degree in Civil Engineering and an impressive resume; yet, he struggled to land a job.

“I found many civilians, organizations and companies do not understand a veteran’s credentials, capabilities and competencies because society is rather disconnected from the military,” Huszar said.

此外，Huszar注意到退伍军人与军队在他上一份工作中遇到的就业问题。今天，他的使命是为退伍军人带来公共服务的民用就业机会。

“我是密苏里州美国军队工程师学校的培训和领导者发展局长，”哈萨尔说。“我们培训了军队的水管工，电工，消防员，潜水员，卡车司机和许多其他职业。与军事服务的挑战之一是，工程学校的军事训练工人随后将它们迁移到不同的国家。不幸的是，这些年轻的军人和具有卓越技能的女性，没有相应的民用证书，因为这居住在国家级。“

SOMETHING BIGGER THAN THEMSELVES

When searching for jobs after service, many veterans seek a work environment replicating the same camaraderie experienced in the military. VetCor offers that and more.

“I run this company similar to how I ran my battalion in Iraq,” Huszar said. “I care about you. I care about your family. I understand your value and worthiness to the team. My responsibility is to create opportunities at VetCor where you can develop, improve and grow your skills, abilities and knowledge. It is vital to always look out for each individual employee’s best interest.”

Vetcor的劳动力代表美国军方的所有五个分支机构，因此享有良好的乐趣和友好​​的竞争。虽然员工来自不同的国家和军事分支机构，但每个人都股票相同的原则，标准和价值观。

“VetCor is a company with a cause,” Huszar said. “Our mission is to deliver exceptional service to customers and unique value for corporate partners. In return, VetCor creates meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities and relationships for our nation’s heroes.”

GROWTH AND EXPANSION

The company has been selected as a preferred water mitigation contractor for seven major insurance companies and three contractor networks, while continuing to expand its geography, service offerings and industry partners. It provides 24/7 emergency services in Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Manatee counties from its Tampa Bay regional office. Additionally, it services the Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee and Collier counties from its Gulf Coast regional office.

Its short-term plans include expanding operations into the southwest and southeast region of Florida by reinvesting in recruitment. VetCor’s long-term plans include nationwide franchising opportunities that allow veterans throughout the country to create jobs for other veterans.

RECOGNTION WELL-DESERVED

In 2016, VetCor was awarded the Bright House Regional Business Award Startup of the Year and is a finalist for the Greater Tampa Chamber’s similar recognition. Its current prices beat the industry average by 25 percent and its technician services hold a 95 percent customer satisfaction rate. VetCor attributes its success to employing the most dedicated workforce possible – veterans.