One in a series honoring the Exchange’s 130 years of family serving family
Who he is: James Meyer, Army Veteran, Fort Hood Express store manager
Years at the Exchange: 7
What brought him to the Exchange: Meyer’s journey with the Exchange is a continuation of a lifelong commitment to service. After his 21-year Army career, he sought a role that aligned with his values and lifestyle. He found that—and more—at the Exchange.
Starting at the firearms counter at the Fort Hood Main Exchange, Meyer quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a supervisor and later managing the Class Six store. Today, as Clear Creek’s new Express store manager, he’s just a few weeks into the role and embracing the challenge. “It felt like an Army promotion,” he said. “I get to see a different side of the Exchange and a whole new set of customers.”
Military connections: He grew up in a service-connected family with an Airman father and Army grandparents. His paternal grandfather served in World War I, while his maternal grandparents served in World War II.
Parallels between the Army and the Exchange: His leadership style reflects his military roots. “I want to take care of my associates like I did my Soldiers,” Meyer said. “Everyone comes from different walks of life, and it’s important to get to know the people you work with. I want to mold them so they can succeed me one day.”
Salute to Service month: Meyer was especially energized about the introduction of Salute to Service month. “It’s awesome—more than 80% of our associates are military-connected. The challenge coin giveaway is what I was looking forward to most. It brings back memories of deployment, collecting POGs and coins.”
Family Serving Family: “We’re like brothers and sisters, and some of us are like uncles and aunts taking care of our family,” Meyer said. “We’ve got to take care of our own.”
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