Former Army Intelligence Captain Leads EVgo's Environmental Mission - Employee Spotlight
Marcy Bauer, a former Army Captain, now leads contract compliance and partnership management at EVgo, bringing her military experience to advance sustainable transportation solutions.
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At EVgo, Marcy ensures compliance with funding, partner, and property owner contracts while nurturing relationships for partnership growth. Her passion for environmental conservation, sparked during her military service, led her to the electric vehicle charging industry.
Marcy served in the U.S. Army for five years, reaching the rank of Captain. Her service included postings at Fort Huachuca (AZ), Fort Hood (TX), Fort Irwin (CA), and Kuwait. As an intel analyst for an armored brigade, she held roles including platoon leader, company executive officer, and intel battalion personnel officer.
Her military journey began with an ROTC scholarship, driven by a desire to challenge herself, see the world, and fund her college education. The shy, bookish high school student transformed into a confident leader through her service.
The Army equipped Marcy with essential leadership qualities:
- Integrity and humility
- Leading by example
- Discipline
- Cross-cultural empathy
- Organizational management
- Project planning
- Advanced communication skills
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving expertise
- Early experience with computerized mapping systems
At EVgo, Marcy combines her military-honed skills with her environmental passion. She finds fulfillment in the company's mission, describing her colleagues as inspiring and the work as both interesting and challenging.
Looking back on her military service, Marcy affirms that the experience fundamentally shaped her character and career path, making even the most challenging days worthwhile.
