robotics supports more efficient workplace

When the robotics program was launched approximately two-and-a-half years ago, Caylor was tapped to help lead it. He brought with him a wealth of experience from his 12-year career within Chevron and the skills he had gained during his time in the military.

Caylor joined the armed forces at age 17, in part to earn money for college, as he hoped to save enough to cover the cost of earning a civil engineering degree. He didn't know it at the time, but the years he spent in the U.S. Army would provide a valuable education of their own.

Whether he was clearing minefields in Kosovo or removing explosive devices from roadsides in Iraq, Caylor learned how to work under a nearly unimaginable level of pressure.

"When you're holding a live mine in your hand, it puts stress into a different perspective," Caylor said.

His time in the military also helped him recognize the importance of safety in the workplace.