Humble Beginnings
The CEOs and senior GovCon leaders of today weren't always sitting in the corner office. They weren't born in suits with a handbook for success and a direct path to leadership. In fact, before many of these executives came into positions of powers, they had rather humble beginnings -- no corporate family tree or unlimited access. Many had to find their way on their own with little to fall back on. This podcast will share the stories of high school part-time work, first jobs and early-career decisions, decades before the CEO appointments and the board memberships. We'll learn about the unconventional paths to success, the ones most of us can relate to.
Humble Beginnings
CIA Brat to CEO: Arcfield’s Kevin Kelly’s Journey to the C-suite
In this inaugural episode of "Humble Beginnings," Kevin Kelly, chairmen and CEO of Arcfield, takes us through the experiences, both professional and personal, that have shaped the leader he is today and ultimately landed him at Arcfield. Born in Beirut, Lebanon, and raised overseas before returning to Northern Virginia for high school, Kelly gained a unique perspective on life and culture. His inherit curiosity for how things worked had him taking tools a part in his parent's garage at a young age and dabbling with woodshop classes before pursuing engineering. Plus, hear about Kelly's true first jobs, like mowing lawns at 12-years-old and working the loading dock at a mall department store.