Drexel Hamilton Participates in Alkermes Field Leadership Summit

New York, NY, October 6, 2022 – Drexel Hamilton, a 100% Veteran-owned and operated, full-service investment bank, had the distinct honor recently of taking part in Alkermes Field Leadership Summit in Waltham, MA.

Drexel Hamilton Director, Army combat veteran and Purple Heart Recipient Scott Smiley addressed Alkermes field leaders and members of the company’s military veteran-focused employee resource group (ERG), Operation Salute, about his combat experiences, the near-fatal, life-changing injuries he sustained while on patrol in Mosul, Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom, and how he coped and overcame them. He also discussed his transition to the civilian sector with the assistance of Drexel Hamilton President and Managing Partner John C. Martinko and Director Lynn Orenstein, who were also in attendance.

Stacy Thompson, Alkermes Senior Director of Federal Accounts remarked, “We admire the work of Drexel Hamilton President and Managing Partner, John Martinko, and the entire Drexel Hamilton team for their unwavering commitment to providing military veterans with inclusion opportunities in financial markets. We also appreciate their introduction to U.S. Army combat veteran and wounded warrior, Major Scott Smiley, who was the closing keynote for our Field Leadership Summit focusing on Leadership Courage. Through his life story, Scotty reminded us about the resilience of the human spirit, what it means to serve a common purpose, and how to maintain positivity.”

Alkermes Inc., a fully integrated global biopharmaceutical company, recognizes the important perspective and contributions that military veterans bring to a company. Drexel Hamilton President and Managing Partner John Martinko commented, “We are very proud to partner with Alkermes and its military veteran ERG, Operation Salute, to make a difference in our veteran communities.”

Pictured from left to right: Kevin O’Neill, John C. Martinko, Julia Adam, Stacy Thompson, Scott Smiley, and Todd Nichols.