Veteran Well-Prepared for Maintenance Career at Penske
Martin Adams, a maintenance supervisor at Penske in Colorado Springs, Colorado, during his 20-year career in the U.S. Army
Martin Adams, a maintenance supervisor at Penske in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is a prime example of how a veteran can use his or her skills in the workforce.
Adams began his career with the Army in 1995 and was stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia. He was initially a recovery specialist and tasked with recovering broken-down vehicles or repairing them in the field.
Over his 20-year career in the Army, Adams had a number of positions – everything from hauling food in Iraq to servicing vehicles in Europe. At each stop, he learned new skills that would serve him well in his career with Penske.
Today, Adams manages a variety of tasks for the technicians on his team, as well as keeps customers up-to-date on their vehicles. He said his military experiences repairing vehicles in harsh conditions have prepared him for just about any challenge that could arise with a Penske truck.
“The things I have learned in my time with the Army have made me well-prepared,” Adams said.
Because of the unique set of skills they acquire during their service, veterans like Adams are an important part of the Penske workforce.
“Martin epitomizes service before self,” said Rob Peragine, a branch service manager in Colorado Springs. “Performing under pressure and attention to detail are characteristics honed in the military that serve him well every day with Pense.”
In his free time, Adams enjoys riding motorcycles and keeping busy with his three children. But when it’s time to work, he is grateful for how the military prepared him for his new career. He thinks Penske is a great option for veterans looking for a new challenge.
“I definitely recommend Penske to any veteran looking for work,” said Adams. “It’s sort of like the military – you have a small team you work with every day and become like a second family.”
Are you a veteran looking to move your career forward? Apply today!
Editor's note: In recognition of Veterans Day Nov. 11, Penske will highlight veterans throughout the month.
By Tony Kozuch
Veterans from Penske's headquarters in Reading, Pennylvania, and nearby Reading and Lehigh district locations
For the fifth consecutive year 
Criteria for the survey included a benchmark score across key programs and policies such as the strength of company military recruiting efforts, the percentage of new hires with prior military service, retention programs and company policies on National Guard and Reserve service.
In 2014, 
As can be seen in photos of the company’s Vernon location, the maintenance facility received modifications to electrical circuits within 18 inches of the ceiling (top photo), a methane detection system was installed (right) and a new ventilation system (left) was created.
Penske associates in Flint, Michigan
Penske Truck Leasing President and CEO Brian Hard.
Penske associates (L-R) Jim Drackley, safety specialist; Joe Koch, rental manager; Scott Vanseth, district operations manager; Colleen Weaver, branch manager; Brent Mugford, maintenance supervisor; D.J. Murphy, branch service manager; and Andrew Vassil, area vice president; and Frank Gorman, GBFB director of transportation and logistics
The criteria for this honor include: on-time pick up and on-time delivery of company components and products; innovation practices; accuracy of invoices; and the business flexibility to keep pace with the premier appliance maker. 
Penske Branch Service Manager Gerard “Gerry” Pelsak was honored by the Department of Defense’s Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR).
Throughout the year, Penske’s professional truck 
Consumers rely on the nation’s 3.4 million professional truck drivers to deliver the goods they want when they need them – from food and clothing to furniture and electronics. In honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week from Sept. 13-19, 
Posing with the award are, from left: Operations Manager Kenny Baker, Deputy Secretary Rocky Comito, Service Center Manager Curt Lewis and General Manager Ryan Porter.
