07 Jack Hague - Army 1st Lieutenant, Deployed in Operation Enduring Freedom, now Senior Project Manager at Suffolk Construction NYC, Father of 3

Summary Jack Hague, a former Army First Lieutenant. He talks about his experience serving in the military and his deployment to Kandahar Province in 2010. Jack discusses his upbringing, his decision to join the military, and his time in ROTC. He also shares insights into the training process and the bonds formed with his fellow soldiers. Jack highlights the importance of collaboration with local authorities during his deployment and the valuable experiences gained from living and working with them. The conversation concludes with Jack's transition out of the military and his office work in the S3 shop. After leaving the military, Jack Hague transitioned into civilian life and found a job in corporate America through a headhunter. He moved to Charleston, South Carolina, and took a job delivering a sailboat before ultimately finding a job in construction in New York City. Jack emphasized the importance of humility and starting from the bottom when transitioning into a new industry. He also highlighted the similarities between the military and the construction industry, particularly regarding communication and teamwork. Jack's career wins include being part of a project that reshaped the New York City skyline and earning his master's degree in construction administration. ➡︎ For Built Environment Tech Go Here: https://jet.build/ ➡︎ Watch This Next: https://youtu.be/LbCRISVm5NA Mentions in This Video Jack's Info: ➡︎ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-hague-b9321513b/ ➡︎ Books: - Emotional Intelligence 2.0: https://amzn.to/3UDJTJF (amazon) - Thoughts of a Philosophical Fighter Pilot: https://amzn.to/3QHDPPf (amazon) Subscribe To Our Podcast Here ➡︎ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKONY1n1qysTx2RiBiwj28QzLc8gI2oui ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZizGddgHgKA4oimoLkNRc?si=cd7c0afd6b064292 ➡︎ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3Vt3rCE ➡︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vwbshow/ ➡︎ X: https://twitter.com/TheVWBShow ➡︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamstark512/ ➡︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/veterans-who-build ➡︎ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veteranswhobuild/ The Veterans Who Build Show ➡︎ At VWB, we are on a mission to provide a platform for Veterans to share their story, empower others for success, transition from Military to civilian to profession, chat translatable skills, professional and personal wins, and all things Built Environment The VWB Show Sponsors ➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by @jetbuild ➡︎ Find more information on Jet.Build, here: www.jet.build ➡︎ Jet.Build is THE central command for RE development and construction project management software. Solutions range from project finance to stakeholder collaboration, construction operations, and data reporting with AI. Jet.Build is the better way to build Ways To Work With Us At VWB ➡︎ Free Consultation: Learn how tech can help your Built Environment business here, https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/[email protected]/bookings/ ➡︎ Inquiries: If you'd like to join the show, reach out here, https://jet.build/contact Timecodes / Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Unique Experience 02:50 From Childhood to Joining the Military 05:15 Enlisting and ROTC Experience 12:36 Training and Preparation for Deployment 14:00 Collaboration with Local Authorities 26:04 Transitioning Out of the Military 28:04 Training in the Military 29:29 Transitioning to Civilian Life 31:32 Delivering a Sailboat and Finding a Job 35:17 Building Skyscrapers in New York City 46:22 Earning a Master's Degree in Construction Administration 49:35 The Importance of Communication 52:20 Wellness Practices 53:20 Recommended Books #veteranswhobuild #realestatedevelopment #construction #aec #cre #realestate #veterans #adamstark