HT Tran graduated from San Jose State University with a business marketing degree.
10 Facts About HT Tran
HT Tran's family has a history of service in the military.
The family history of military service, along with the a desire to serve inspired by a conversation with friends about effecting change, led HT Tran to enlist in the military.
HT Tran was working for Macy's after graduating from college when he made the decision to enlist in the military in 2006.
HT Tran joined the Army, was assigned to Anvil Company of the 10th Mountain Division and was deployed to the Iraq War, serving near Kirkuk.
HT Tran was serving under Captain Clayton Hinchman who recognized his leadership qualities and made him the radio transmission officer.
Hinchman and HT Tran were severely injured by an improvised explosive device while on patrol on May 10,2008.
Hinchman started a computer-network consulting company and HT Tran would go on to start a construction company.
In 2010, HT Tran founded, and is the CEO of, Anvil Builders, a full-service general contractor.
HT Tran has been interviewed for the veteran support he received and expressed a goal of hiring and supporting more veterans in his company.