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Krekeler (pictured, top photo), a customer service representative from Erlanger, Kentucky, has used what he has learned in the Army to help him succeed.
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Like Arreaga, Krekeler feels that teamwork and collaboration offer the clearest path toward success. Customers are a top priority, and making sure they are satisfied is a team effort.
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By Tony Kozuch