A Unique Career Progression Born and raised in the small town of Delta, Utah, Patrick discovered a passion for working with his hands. At 17, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps, serving from 1996 to 2003 as a mortarman in a light reconnaissance unit. “I enjoyed my time in the Marines,” he says. “You basically...
Ben’s fascination with computers began at the age of 13. Growing up in Woodinville, Washington, he enjoyed gaming and building computers as a hobby. Over time, he became the go-to person for family and friends whenever tech issues arose, lending his skills to troubleshoot problems and build custom computers. A New Chapter in Bellingham When...
For Tiffany, joining the Navy was a natural transition into adulthood. Her mother, Daphne, had served for many years in the Navy and Coast Guard Reserve before becoming an officer in the Army Reserve. Her father and brothers had also served in the Navy. Both her mother and oldest brother served in the Persian Gulf...
Nick’s early years are a testament to his determination and free spirit. He chose to leave high school before graduating, embarking on journeys across Washington. At the age of 18, he drove his car until it ran out of gas, then sold it to buy camping equipment. For several months, he traversed the country, spending...
Lindsey had previously worked in quality assurance in a different industry, but she felt that the overall culture towards quality was negative. Along with a long commute that took away time spent with her family, she decided to find a new role. In 2021, she applied for Janicki’s quality assurance analyst opening and joined the...
Karen began working for Janicki as an administrative assistant in 2022. She works closely with the Space team, supporting several departments, and is the admin for Building 8. She enjoys that her role allows her to work with diverse individuals, ranging from potential employees to executives. Karen’s favorite part of her job is booking travel...
Tandra was only seventeen when she received a call from an Air Force recruiter who explained the exciting military career opportunities. Despite having just started college, Tandra became increasingly interested in the military after hearing stories from her friends who had returned from boot camp. In 1996, she decided to trade in her cheerleading uniform...