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May 11, 2023

Honoring Those Who Served: John Dorshak

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: John Dorshak
Company: Ryerson
City and State: Green Bay, Wis.
Current Position/Job Title: Outside sales representative
Education: Associate’s degree
Military Branch: U.S. Navy
Years of Service: Eight years
Job/MOS in the military: Radioman/IT
Unit and where you were stationed: USS Mount Hood AE-29 ~ West Coast

What memorable phrase or word will never be the same now that you served? Shellback/Pollywog

What is something new you learned about yourself from serving? Patience

How have you applied lessons in the military to your job/career? Communications skills

Do you have a favorite quote, mantra, or personal motto? Squid

Anything else that you would like to share regarding your experience? I would do it all over again!

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

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