Today’s veteran candidates are diplomatic and politically savvy, but still must fight stereotypes By Daniel Horgan Recruiters for associations and nonprofits love a man— and a woman—in uniform. They’re turning to the area’s large pool of retired military officers to fill CEO and other executive posts, attracted by the officers’ discipline and leadership skills. The military is a great training ground for leading associations, say executive recruiters and former officers now working for trade groups. “Out of college, very young, you learn responsibility a lot earlier than your peers,” said Patrick Morris, the executive vice president of the Arlington, Va.-based National… Read More