Working at Exelon: Through the Eyes of Veteran Employees

While in the military, Abdur-Rahman learned finance logistics and became a storekeeper. She was later assigned to the engineering department, a field she is passionate about, and acquired extensive knowledge about working on nuclear ships. Currently she is in the Credit and Collections Department. Her military background proves useful in both roles, down to the details. Literally. 

“The logistics experience in my military career helps because I am very organized and detail-oriented. I keep a log of everything that I do, because in the military we kept a logbook. So, I just translate that over to civilian society.”

Abdur-Rahman is part of E-MAC and Exelon African American Resource Alliance (EAARA) and participates in activities such as the wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. She greets veterans who visit the District of Columbia on Honor Flights, plants yellow flags in Delaware honoring veterans who committed suicide, and supports those who suffer from service-related post-traumatic stress disorder. 

She believes that at the core of all such activities lies the camaraderie she shared while on active duty. 

“We try to do things that are affiliated with the military. Because you miss that. People are very much connected in the military, much more so than in the civilian sector, because when you’re deployed together, all you have is each other, so you turn into a family.” 

Exelon is a positive career choice for veterans, Abdur-Rahman said. 

“There’s opportunity for growth, an abundance of training, and the option for continued education through Exelon Tuition Assistance Program. Also, being part of diverse employee resource groups that cater to all backgrounds. There is a place for everyone no matter the sex, color, or creed. All you have to do at Exelon is know what you want then go after it.”

Farmer spent six years in the Air Force. She was called to active duty after the September 11 attacks as a customer service specialist; a title she carried through to her position at Pepco Holdings. Since both positions require the ability to assist others in unexpected situations, it would not be an overstatement to say Farmer’s days in active duty prepared her got helping others during emergencies. “In the military I prepared orders for soldiers going overseas and helped their families. Now I help with people in power outages and other emergencies,” Farmer said. 

Farmer expressed how pleased she is with Exelon’s efforts in creating diversity in the work environment, especially for women. “I am comfortable knowing Exelon cares about me and there are many opportunities as a vet and as a woman at Exelon,” she said. 

She highlighted the employee training opportunities available at the company and added, “with our background, Exelon would be a perfect fit.”  

Kathleen Thompson 

Thompson refers to herself as an army brat, as her father also served in the military. She joined the United States Army straight out of high school and was first stationed in Hawaii, working in  a drug laboratory, which sparked a long career in the field of medicine. She also attended the Academy of Health Siences in Texas as a laboratory technician and the Tripler Army Medical Center. Thompson later pursued her medical career as a nurse practitioner. 

“My military work laid a foundation for my civilian career,” she said. Thompson calls herself a workaholic who refuses to take a break until her work is complete. “I developed my good work ethics, discipline, responsibility and the ability to work with a diverse population in the military,” she said. 

Thompson is pleased with the way Exelon encourages diversity. She persuades her fellow veterans to take advantage of the opportunities at this company, especially those with a medical background, as she believes there is much room for growth in this department.