MISSION
Vallen’s SALUTE is a veteran-focused, employee resource group whose goal is to provide for veterans and disabled veterans through Support, Attention, Learning, Unity, Training, and Enlistment of new veteran and new disabled veteran associates, contributing to the long-term success of Vallen.
We will accomplish this mission by providing support to all veterans that will aid in adjustment as well as highlight their current military skills and support the development of additional skills to provide growth and retention within the organization. We will provide a workplace that encourages veterans and disabled veterans to be recruited by Vallen for professional positions and opportunities.
CORE PILLARS
The SALUTE Employee Resource Group will organize regular activities and information sharing centered around these core pillars:
SALUTE will ensure that our Vallen veterans, disabled veterans, and non-veterans within the company have their needs met in mind and body to positively impact lives.
SALUTE will provide attention and recognition to our veterans and disabled veterans and their service, allowing others within the Vallen family to learn about these individuals and foster deeper engagement.
SALUTE will provide a safe place to listen and learn from veterans and disabled veterans who want to share in a work community of veterans and disabled veterans and those of like mind, with the goal to replicate and form the camaraderie that they are accustomed to.
SALUTE will provide the opportunity for unity within the company for all Vallen associates to gather and support each other. This unification around issues for all associates will uplift the mind, body, and spirit of all Vallen employees and focus on the enrichment of everyone.
We will provide opportunities for veterans and disabled veterans at Vallen to increase their knowledge base so they can make a greater impact on the company and their careers.
We will work with Vallen Human Resources and Recruiting to support in the enlistment of veterans and disabled veterans who are transitioning from active duty, graduating college post military career, as well as those actively serving in the Guard and Reserve.
SALUTE BOARD MEMBERS
Devin Hinote
Board Chairperson
Rand Retterath
Vice Chair, Membership
Steve White
Committee Member, Membership
Greg Vinsant
Committee Member, Membership
Daniel Singleton
Committee Member, Programing
Robert Proffitt
Vice Chair, Programming
Delana Allen
Committee Member, Communcations
Dominic Lyles
Vice Chair, Communications
Dustin Comer
Committee Member, Communication
Dylan Stutzman
Vice Chair, Outreach
Jay Maiher
Committee Member, Outreach
Tamara Jay
Committee Member, Outreach
Kelle Daigle
Vice Chair, Recruitment
MIchael herriman
Committee Member, Recruitment
Loren Tepper
Committee Member, Recruitment
Bruce Jensen
Committee Member, Membership
BOARD ADVISOR
David Ringley
Michael Moore
EXECUTIVE SPONSOR
Janine McManus
Chief Human Resources Officer
WANT TO JOIN?
SALUTE membership is open to all within the Vallen organization. Both veterans and non-veterans are encouraged to join and participate, with the only prerequisite being a passion for advocating and supporting veterans and their families.
If you’re interested in being a part of SALUTE, please apply by completing the brief questionnaire below.
For more information, contact: salute@vallen.com