EPISODE · Nov 12, 2025 · 24 MIN
SE01 E14 From Navy Mechanic to Manufacturing Leader : A Journey with Chad Hammerly
from On The Entrepreneur's Journey · host Peter Santry
In this episode of 'On the Entrepreneur's Journey', Chad Hammerly, President and COO of Human Active Technology, shares his unique career path from a Navy jet engine mechanic to leading a modern manufacturing company. He discusses the importance of military service in shaping his work ethic and leadership style, emphasizing the value of listening to employees and fostering a culture of integrity and trust. Chad reflects on his transition to entrepreneurship, the challenges of navigating a post-pandemic market, and his vision for growth at HAT, focusing on creating human-centered products that enhance workplace productivity.What the audience will learn from the podcast: How Chad’s Navy service prepared him for manufacturing leadershipHis approach to major operations roles and turning around plants (listen, be humble, get weigh in and buy in)the importance of building authentic workplace culture and valuesThe decision to leave a major corporation to become a CEO at an HAT TechnologyNavigating supply chain and market disruptionsChad's approach to the CEO role at HAT Technology
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In this episode of 'On the Entrepreneur's Journey', Chad Hammerly, President and COO of Human Active Technology, shares his unique career path from a Navy jet engine mechanic to leading a modern manufacturing company. He discusses the importance of military service in shaping his work ethic and leadership style, emphasizing the value of listening to employees and fostering a culture of integrity and trust. Chad reflects on his transition to entrepreneurship, the challenges of navigating a post-pandemic market, and his vision for growth at HAT, focusing on creating human-centered products that enhance workplace productivity.What the audience will learn from the podcast: How Chad’s Navy service prepared him for manufacturing leadershipHis approach to major operations roles and turning around plants (listen, be humble, get weigh in and buy in)the importance of building authentic workplace culture and valuesThe decision to leave a major corporation to become a CEO at an HAT TechnologyNavigating supply chain and market disruptionsChad's approach to the CEO role at HAT Technology
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