1st Lt. David Mortlock served as a Marine in Iraq in 2003, but his service didn't stop there. Since returning from his tour, Mortlock—now a consultant with Bain & Company—has continued to help his fellow veterans transition to civilian life. While living in Washington, D.C., he founded Fare Share D.C., a program that recycles partially used Metro cards to provide transportation for homeless and nearly homeless veterans. Since joining Bain full-time in 2007, Mortlock has formed a nationwide support and recruiting network for veterans inside and outside the firm.
Consulting: Why did you start Veterans at Bain?
Mortlock: First, I was looking for an opportunity to connect with fellow veterans. Second, veterans are extremely important to Bain. Our clients look to Bain for advice to lead them through challenging times. Veterans come in with a can-do attitude. Just like in the military, a Bainie never lets another Bainie fail. And veterans believe that in their core.
Consulting: What does Veterans at Bain do?
Mortlock: We start by going to the top business schools around the country. One veteran from Bain gets to know the veterans currently attending that school. Our goal is to help them through the transition from military to civilian life, including advice on how best to translate a resume for non-military jobs.
