CEOs Who Served in the Military

CEOs are often on the front lines of their corporations every day but some have also served their country. In honor of Memorial Day, we spotlight five CEOs who have served in the military. (Reuters)

Alex Gorsky, CEO of Johnson & Johnson Gorsky served in the Army for 6 years, retiring as a captain. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Gorsky told FOXBusiness.com, “As a military officer or business leader, you learn very quickly that to be successful on "your mission," you need to surround yourself with great people. Teams built of diverse, collaborative and dedicated people are essential for creativity and great execution. For me, the experience was invaluable. I draw on it every day.” Link to Bio   (Reuters)

Fred Smith, CEO of FedEx  Smith served as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1966 to 1970. Link to Bio   (Reuters)

Richard Kinder, CEO of Kinder Morgan, Inc.  Mr. Kinder served in Vietnam as a Captain in the U.S. Army. Link to Bio   (Reuters)

Lowell McAdam, CEO of Verizon  McAdam spent six years in the U.S. Navy Civil Engineer Corps. Link to Bio   (Reuters)

Joe DePinto, CEO of  7-Eleven DePinto earned a bachelor’s degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He later served as an officer in the Artillery Branch. Link to Bio   (7‑Eleven, Inc.)