July Newsletter Themes
Story by: PaYS Staff
The Fourth of July, Independence Day commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.
It is a federal holiday in all 50 states and other U.S. territories. Independence Day is the most patriotic and enthusiastically celebrated of all America's holidays. There will be parades, barbeques, picnics and fireworks throughout the country showing its respect and dedication to what it means to be a citizen of the United States.
The PaYS team joins America in celebrating this national holiday.
With more than 18 million Veterans in the US, National Hire a Veteran Day is an initiative to remind Americans of the value of hiring a Vet.
This day is observed every year on July 25th and aims to help Veterans through awareness, positive reinforcement and resource-sharing. National Hire a Veteran Day is the Nation's first initiative that calls for action rather than just raising awareness.
Since 2017, July 25th is observed as National Hire a Veteran Day. Founded by Marine Corps Veteran Dan Caporale (who also founded Hire Our Heroes), Hire a Veteran Day is meant as a call to action for those who hire and those who apply.
Sources:
https://va.org/celebrating-national-hire-a-veteran-day/
https://www.military.com/july-4th/the-reason-we-celebrate-independence-day.html
https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/july-4th
National Hire A Veteran Day
By: PaYS Staff
July 25th is National Hire a Veteran Day. This day was created to remind employers that Veterans' experience and dedication can breathe new life into the workforce. The PaYS Team would like to thank Mr. Keith Rozolis, Mr. Kent Heronimus and Ms. Kim Slaughter for sharing their thoughts on National Hire A Veteran Day and all of our partners that participate in the PaYS Program who see the value of Veteran talent in the workplace.
 
Keith Rozolis, CEO & President, ABC Supply Co. Inc.
ABC Supply Co. Inc. is the 12th largest privately held company in Wisconsin and celebrates over 20 years of service to contractors. The company has hired over 1,750 Veterans since 2017 and 355 in 2021 alone. ABC Supply Co. Inc. celebrated the title of 1,000th PaYS Partner during a signing ceremony at their corporate headquarters in Beloit, Wisconsin on the Army's birthday last year. They currently have over 200 PaYS Soldiers identified for interview and possible employment this year.
PaYS Marketer, Davin Bentley recently asked Keith Rozolis, CEO and President, ABC Supply about National Hiring a Veteran Day. Mr. Rozolis stated, "When a Veteran's service is done, they deserve the chance to achieve their dreams. We're doing our part to give them that opportunity."
 
Kent Heronimus, Recruiting Manager, Interstates Construction Services Inc.
Interstates Construction Services Inc. provides construction and engineering services. They offer electrical prefabrication, pre-construction, construction, lighting, fire alarm installation, communication and security. Interstates Construction Services Inc. offers its services throughout the United States.
Samuel Armstrong, PaYS Marketer interviewed Kent Heronimus, Recruiting Manager, Interstates Construction Services Inc. recently about hiring Veterans. Mr. Heronimus said, "Individuals with a Military background often bring unique skills and perspectives to organizations, including a great work ethic, strong teamwork and fantastic leadership skills. Their core values frequently align with our company culture. That's why we collaborate with several organizations, including Army PaYS, that help Veterans and Active Military grow professionally and assist with their transition to civilian life."
"Our Veteran's Employee Resource Group (ERG) is designed to serve our Veteran team members with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and unique needs not met through "typical" pathways. As we continue to grow, we're dedicated to hiring more Veterans and those currently serving in a Reserve or National Guard component. We're also focused on building stronger relationships with our partner organizations that can help us find, attract, and hire those that have served our amazing country."
 
Kim Slaughter, Talent Acquisition Manager, Triple Canopy.
The Constellis family of companies has grown to include a global team of industry leaders including Triple Canopy, Olive Group and The Development Initiative. Today, Constellis is the largest and most diverse non-financial risk management company in the United States, offering turn-key solutions to address their customers' most complex challenges wherever they are needed around the world.
PaYS Marketer, Crancena Ross asked Kim Slaughter, Talent Acquisition Manager, Constellis (Triple Canopy) about National Hire a Veteran Day. Ms. Slaughter stated, "We value Veterans because of their highly sought-after transferable skills that are acquired in the Military. From teamwork to job-specific skills, Veterans have incredible experience and help to make our organization stand out. The majority of our workforce is former Military and law enforcement. We value the critical knowledge, experience and potential of our Veterans. Due to the challenging scope of the work we perform, we always seek Military-experienced talent to exceed the expectations of our customers."
We would like to Salute all our PaYS Partners for interviewing and hiring our Veterans.
SHRM Annual Conference & Expo 2022
By: PaYS Staff
 The PaYS Team traveled to New Orleans, LA to participate in the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) Conference and Expo, 12-14 June 2022. The expo offered an ideal opportunity to represent the Army, promote PaYS awareness and cultivate relationships with over 20,000 HR professionals and 500+ exhibiting companies for potential partnerships.
PaYS Program Manager, Antonio Johnson extended the invite to COL David Grant and his team at Soldier for Life (SFL) to attend the expo and represent the Army and SFL alongside the PaYS Team. PaYS had a 10'x20' exhibit space at the expo.
During the expo, over 5,000 HR professionals visited the PaYS exhibit and 211 leads were generated for PaYS partnerships. On 14 June 2022, the Army's birthday was recognized at the PaYS exhibit with over 100 HR professionals singing "Happy Birthday" to the Army and enjoying a piece of birthday cake. PaYS also announced the official rebranding of the partnership program by unveiling the new logo and name at the expo. This announcement was supported by a press release from the TRADOC Communication Directorate as well as social media coverage on the PaYS and SFL platforms.
When asked about PaYS' and SFL's participation at the SHRM Expo, PaYS Program Manager, Antonio Johnson stated, "Overall, this was an outstanding event and far exceeded my initial expectations. The teamwork of the PaYS and SFL teams was seamless and provided an excellent example of the of collaboration between the two programs. Thousands of HR professionals who visited the PaYS exhibit will return to their place of employment and local communities equipped with more knowledge and awareness of PaYS, SFL and the Army."
SFL Director, COL David A. Grant stated, "The SHRM Conference was definitely worthwhile, especially since it provided an excellent opportunity to learn about the latest initiatives in the civilian sector that help to support employee wellness. Many of these initiatives may be beneficial to the Army community. It's important to learn as much as possible about everything that's available to support the Army team."
Above - From left to right: PaYS Team Members-Calvin Liggons, Samuel Armstrong, Crancena Ross and Antonio Johnson. SFL Team Members-COL David Grant, LTC Ismael Ortizrivera and MSG Lorena Wilson
Las Vegas, NV has been identified as the location of the 2023 SHRM Conference and Expo. The PaYS Team looks forward to another successful expo next year; however, the focus right now is creating new partnerships with the leads generated from this year's event.
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A MESSAGE FROM
THE PROGRAM MANAGER...
Dear PaYS Partners,
Let's welcome our newest PaYS Partners and give a special thanks to the battalion's leadership and A&PAs for their support.
New PaYS Partners
Door and Window Guard Systems, Inc. -
Chicago Recruiting Battalion
Garney Construction -
Tampa Recruiting Battalion
United Natural Foods Inc. -
Albany Recruiting Battalion
Good Foods Group, LLC -
WIARNG Recruiting and Retention Battalion
Mascoma Bank -
VTARNG Recruiting and Retention Battalion
Boncombe County Sheriff's Office -
Columbia Recruiting Battalion
Janus Research Group LLC -
Columbia Recruiting Battalion
Molex -
NEARNG Recruiting and Retention Battalion
Upcoming Signing Ceremonies
20 July 2022
Yellow Corporation - Nashville Battalion
2 August 2022
Oregon Department of Corrections - Salt Lake City Battalion
2 August 2022
Public Consulting Group LLC - New England Battalion
2 August 2022
TLG Peterbilt - Kansas City Battalion
3 August 2022
Arrow Exterminators, Inc. - GAARNG Recruiting and Retention Battalion
8 August 2022
JPW Erectors, Inc. - Syracuse Battalion
18 August 2022
Oswego Health - Syracuse Battalion
18 August 2022
Armed Forces Bank N.A. - Kansas City Battalion
18 August 2022
Academy Bank N.A. - Kansas City Battalion
Regional Army PaYS Marketing Analysts:
Crancena Ross
(Northeast Region)
(410) 206-0413
crancena.g.ross.ctr@army.mil
Davin Bentley
(Midwest Region)
(614) 886-0270
davin.j.bentley.ctr@army.mil
Samuel Armstrong
(ARNG East)
(202) 770-7200
samuel.armstrong21.ctr@army.mil
The PaYS Team Welcomes Matthew Green and Curtis Taylor
Please join us in welcoming our newest team members, Matthew Green and Curtis Taylor.
Prior to joining the PaYS Team, Matthew Green served in the US Army for over 29 years in a variety of Military Occupational Specialties. With his last assignment being the US Army Recruiting Command. Matthew currently resides in northwest Las Vegas, NV.
Matthew's hobbies include kayaking, hiking, skiing, and off-roading. Matthew stated, "I have served many years with the Army in many roles and I am honored and grateful to continue to serve in a new capacity."
Matthew will support the western region of the United States as a PaYS Marketing Analyst.
Curtis Taylor is originally from Lake Charles, LA and currently resides in Huntsville, AL. He is a retired Army Veteran with over 20 years of Military service.
Curtis served as a Recruiting and Retention NCO for the State of Alabama, where he was awarded Rookie Recruiter of the Year 2004.
Curtis is married with four kids and states that his hobby is family time.
He commented "I am appreciative of joining the PaYS Team and looking forward to excelling in all aspects of my new role".
Curtis will support the southeastern region of the United States as a PaYS Marketing Analyst.
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Marketing Trips
By: Michael O'Brien and Samuel Armstrong
PaYS Marketers Michael O'Brien and Davin Bentley recently visited the Kansas City Army Recruiting Battalion to promote the PaYS Program and visit numerous partners in the area during the week of the Army's birthday.
 During the visit they were able to provide overviews of the PaYS Program to potential partners at the Industry Leaders Forum, held at the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis, MO. Davin and Michael had the opportunity to interact with many senior Army and Industry Leaders during the event hosted by CASA Tracy Beckette.
Right - PaYS Marketer Michael O'Brien and LTC Andrew Betson, PMS, Washington University (St. Louis).
Far Right -
Michael O'Brien (right), PaYS Marketer, discussing the program with Brian Hayes, Jr., Vice President, Redbird Carriers at the Industry Leaders Forum.
Additionally, the PaYS Team had the opportunity to meet with LTC Andrew Betson, Professor of Military Science (PMS), Washington University (St. Louis). They discussed the upcoming school year and how to increase Cadet enrollment and selection of PaYS Partners.
PaYS Marketing Analyst Samuel Armstrong traveled to Jackson, MS to meet with the Mississippi Army National Guard (MSARNG) Recruiting and Retention Battalion and potential partners. While there, he provided an overview of PaYS to the MSARNG leadership and Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP). During the briefing, they spoke about current and potential partnerships in Mississippi and strategized how to increase the number of PaYS partners in the state.
Sam Armstrong also had the opportunity to meet with several companies in the Jackson, MS area who were very interested in partnering with the Army and PaYS.
Left - 1SG Jason Riley, Mississippi Army National Guard RRB and PaYS Marketing Analyst Samuel Armstrong discuss PaYS and connecting Soldiers with partners while at the RSP.
PaYS Signing Ceremonies
By: Samuel Armstrong, Crancena Ross and JR Rivers
  Southern Crown Partners, LLC. held a PaYS Signing Ceremony at the Charleston RiverDogs Stadium in Charleston, South Carolina. The ceremony was hosted by LTC Teddy Call, Commander, South Carolina Army National Guard (SCARNG) Recruiting Retention Battalion (RRB) and Schipp Johnston, Owner, Southern Crown Partners, LLC.
Left - Schipp Johnston, Owner, Southern Crown Partners, LLC proudly displays the PaYS Certificate of Participation with LTC Teddy Call, Commander, SCARNG RRB.
Southern Crown Partners is a premiere beverage distribution company located in the Southeast. They proudly serve over 50 counties across the low country of South Carolina and coastal plains of Georgia distributing wine, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages.
During the ceremony Schipp Johnston, Owner, Southern Crown Partners, LLC said, "Partnering with the U.S. Army PaYS Program is a layup, it gives us an opportunity to have access to dedicated and quality individuals."
Mosquito Joe Franchising, LLC is our newest PaYS Partner from the New York City Army Recruiting Battalion. The signing ceremony was hosted by LTC Harrold Morris, Commander, New York City Army Recruiting Battalion and Mr. Anthony Zawadzki, Owner, Mosquito Joe of North Shore Long Island. The ceremony was held at the Museum of American Armor. Long Island NY.
Right - Mr. Anthony Zawadzki, Owner, Mosquito Joe North Shore Long Island and LTC Harrold Morris, Commander, NYC Recruiting Battalion.
Mosquito Joe provides mosquito, tick and flea control treatment to residential and commercial customers. Their technicians are trained outdoor pest control experts dedicated to one thing: getting rid of mosquitoes, ticks and fleas so that you can enjoy being outside again.
Mr. Zawadzki commented during his ceremony remarks, "Mosquito Joe being a partner with the Army PaYS Program helps offer Veterans many job opportunities, as well as the opportunity of owning a Mosquito Joe franchise."
Avenue5 Residential LLC recently conducted a PaYS Signing Ceremony with Seattle Army Recruiting Battalion at the Avenue5 Residential LLC corporate office in downtown Seattle, WA. The ceremony was hosted by GEN Paul E. Funk II, Commanding General, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) and Walter Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Avenue5 Residential LLC.
Avenue5 Residential LLC provides professional property management services to the Washington, Arizona, California, Texas, Colorado and Oregon area.
The ceremony was witnessed by over 50 attendees. After the ceremonial signing, GEN Funk administered the Oath of Enlistment to four Future Soldiers. During the ceremony, GEN Funk said, "These Future Soldiers represent the diversity of our great country and America's Army." The four new enlistees were excited to receive a challenge coin from GEN Funk and share their individual stories as to why they joined the Army.
Far Right - GEN Paul E Funk II, Commanding General, TRADOC administers the Oath of Enlistment to four Future Soldiers.
Right - Future Soldiers shared the stories as to why they joined the Army to GEN Paul E. Funk II and ceremony attendees.
A Big Thank You to these Partners Celebrating their July PaYS Anniversaries:
Southwest Airlines 8-Jul-02
NorthCrest Medical Center 7-Jul-02
McCann Industries, Inc. 7-Jul-02
Travel Centers of America 19-Jul-02
Broward County Sheriff's Dept. 22-Jul-02
Southwest Research Institute 7-Jul-03
Dell 8-Jul-03
North Carolina State Highway Patrol 8-Jul-03
BAE System - IEWS 17-Jul-03
New York State Police 28-Jul-03
Prince George's County 14-Jul-05
Montgomery County Police Dept. 12-Jul-06
Alabama Department of Corrections 12-Jul-06
Advanced Technology Service, Inc. 18-Jul-06
Weld County Government 24-Jul-06
Southern AG Carriers, Inc. 25-Jul-06
AAI Corporation 25-Jul-06
United Services Automobile Assoc. (USAA) 26-Jul-06
Schwan's Shared Services, LLC 26-Jul-06
Falcon Transport Co. 20-Jul-07
CareerBuilder, LLC 20-Jul-07
Kane Freight Lines, Inc. 20-Jul-07
Kansas Juvenile Justice Authority 20-Jul-07
Kansas Dept. of Corrections 20-Jul-07
Iowa Dept. of Public Safety 20-Jul-07
InfoCision Management Corporation 12-Jul-08
Newport News Sheriff's Office 19-Jul-08
Doggett Equipment Services Group 19-Jul-08
City of Bryan Police Department 31-Jul-08
The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack 31-Jul-08
Cajun Industries, LLC 1-Jul-09
Harrisonburg Police Department 15-Jul-09
Ken Garff Automotive Group 15-Jul-09
Village of Itasca 7-Jul-10
ADS Logistics Co, LLC 15-Jul-11
Dot Foods, Inc. 15-Jul-11
Jasper Engines and Transmissions 14-Jul-11
United Road Services, Inc. 14-Jul-11
Thyssenkrupp Waupaca, Inc. 14-Jul-11
Atlas Oil Company 14-Jul-11
Baltimore Police Department 21-Jul-12
Midland County Sheriff's Office 21-Jul-12
BMO Financial Corporation 21-Jul-12
Hewlett-Packard Company 23-Jul-12
Legacy Health 1-Jul-14
CamelBak Products, LLC 1-Jul-14
Westar Energy 1-Jul-14
QualTek USA, LLC 9-Jul-14
Burns & McDonnell Eng. Co., Inc. 9-Jul-14
BJC HealthCare 11-Jul-14
Phillips & Cohen Associate, Ltd. 9-Jul-15
Noranda Aluminum 10-Jul-15
Guardian Logistics Solution 10-Jul-15
Dartmouth-Hitchcock 23-Jul-15
TeamCraft Roofing 28-Jul-15
Nevada Builders Alliance 29-Jul-16
Clean Harbor Environmental Services 16-Jul-18
Capital City Fire Rescue 16-Jul-18
Yancey Bros Co. 16-Jul-18
U.S. Concrete 16-Jul-18
Eaton Drilling Co., Inc. 16-Jul-18
Martin Sullivan, Inc. 23-Jul-18
Lee Company 30-Jul-18
Seattle Police Department 30-Jul-18
Licking Memorial Health Systems 5-Jul-19
Detroit Police Department 5-Jul-19
SwedishAmerican Health System 5-Jul-19
Hubbard Broadcasting 16-Jul-20
Ernst & Young Global Limited 16-Jul-20
Industrial Valve Sales & Service 16-Jul-20
Solution One Industries 16-Jul-20
G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers 16-Jul-20
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety 16-Jul-20
RK Mechanical, Inc. 16-Jul-20
Alpha Kilo Logistics, Inc. 16-Jul-20
McLeod Health 16-Jul-20
Locally Grown Properties, LLC 1-Jul-21
Intercon 2-Jul-21
Transport Designs, Inc. 6-Jul-21
Oregon Department of Corrections 7-Jul-21
Oswego Health 7-Jul-21
Res-care, Inc. dba Brightspring Health Services 8-Jul-21
Georgia Department of Natural Resources - Law Enforcement Division 8-Jul-21
Michigan Department of Corrections 9-Jul-21
Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office 12-Jul-21
SkillStorm Commercial Services LLC 12-Jul-21
Rome Police Department 14-Jul-21
City of San Antonio 19-Jul-21
Stafford County Sheriff's Office 22-Jul-21
Penn National Gaming 26-Jul-21
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