pP's 2002 TLMI Converter of the Year

A stint in the Air Force in the mid-1950s provided Martin with additional experiences that allowed him to cope with the stress of starting up and running his future businesses. He worked in weather forecasting and spent much of his time chasing tornados in the infamous 'Tornado Alley.' By the time he was ready to take on the business world, he was ready for the good times and the bad.