PITTSBURGH, April 18, 2024 – Military Friendly® is proud to unveil the distinguished recipients of the 2024 Veteran Champions of the Year (VCOY) in Corporate America awards, honoring those who embody exceptional dedication to supporting America’s veterans in the civilian workforce.
This year, 58 exemplary champions have been selected for their unwavering advocacy on behalf of veterans and military employees across corporate America, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. These individuals are recognized for their roles in establishing and nurturing sustainable opportunities, services and programs within their respective organizations. Examples include recruiting and hiring initiatives, onboarding and mentoring programs, veteran network and affinity groups, bridging the cultural gap between veteran and non-veteran employees, recognizing military service within the organization, and working with veterans service organizations and other community groups.
Those chosen for the award do not have to be veterans themselves.
“The transition from military to civilian life can be challenging, even for the most prepared service members. The remarkable support and guidance provided by these advocates to help veterans thrive in their civilian careers are truly commendable,” said Dan Fazio, awards program manager. “We take immense pride in shining the spotlight on these 58 people.”
The 2024 Veteran Champions of the Year in Corporate America list will be featured in the June issue of G.I. Jobs magazine, a print and digital publication distributed globally to transitioning service members, veterans and their families.
This year’s award winners are:
Scott Nichol, Shoppas Material Handling
Dylan Kodad, Apex Systems
Tia Prevo, Allegiant Air
Irving Smith, ADP
Matthew Barker, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Zbigniew “Zig” Resiak, American States Utility Services Inc.
Stacey Lane, Staffmark Group
Andrew Doyle, Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Mark Johnson, Leidos
Monique Ruiz, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Jennifer Delatte, Cedars-Sinai
Cheri Rubocki, Old National Bank
Yvonne Baros, Sandia National Laboratories
Jonathan Castilaw, MCA
Shannon Parker, Watco
Hannelore Weber, LHH Recruitment Solutions
Erik Orient, UPMC Health Plan
Nicholas Boyle, Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Christina Glennon, Levi Strauss and Company
Ricardo Munoz, Mission Technologies, a division of HII
Casey McEuin, Michaels Stores Inc.
Kelsey Rasmussen, Guild Mortgage Company
TJ Martin, USIC
Brian Morgan, CSX Transportation
Mary Chitwood, Robin’s Home
Tasia Bromell, RingCentral
Angie Rochester, The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina
Justin Stone, Draper
Dustin Walker, C&W Services
Thomas Marsland, VetSec Inc.
Paul Hannaway, US Marine Corps
Alan Cook, University of Alabama Birmingham
Haley Weaver, The Home Depot
Michelle Mills, Amazon
Caleb Sexson, ADM
Michael Zeiders, Zeiders Enterprises Inc.
Steve Weston, Verizon
Eric Airola, J.B. Hunt Transport Inc.
Raina Stevens, PRIDE Industries
Greg Dellinger, AAR Corp.
Joe Sekely, Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Rick McManigal, Capital One
Ashleigh Glass, EnerSys
Lee Kirby, Salute
Phillip Iddins, Alight Solutions
Kellie Burke, Humana
Wileen Benjamin, CoreCivic Houston Processing Center
Nathan King, FIS
Keith Dotts, Dotts Group
Devon Beard, Department of Veterans Affairs
Rob Arndt, BufferSprings
Carol Borden, Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs
Heather Kline, Client Solution Architects
John Schuman, Rocket Companies
Jonathan Snider, HCA Healthcare
Greg Burden, XPO Inc.
Greg Hamm, Werner Enterprises
Jennifer Murphy, GE Aerospace
For media inquiries, please contact:
Dan Fazio
dan.fazio@viqtory.com
412-269-1663 x131
About Military Friendly®
The Military Friendly® ratings program was started in 2003 as an advocacy vehicle to encourage civilian organizations to invest in programs to recruit, retain and advance veterans as employees, entrepreneurs and students. By providing a benchmark to aim for, by posting a “score,” this program has encouraged civilian organizations to help veterans thrive in the civilian workforce. We believe that this is the very cornerstone of creating sustainable civilian opportunities for veterans.
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