Penske Recognized as a Top Employer by US Navy Reserves
July 22, 2019
Recently, Penske was among several companies that were recognized by the U.S. Navy Reserves for their support of Reserve Sailors.
<p>The Navy Employer Recognition Event took place in San Diego, California, beginning on the USS Charleston. Vice Adm. Luke M. McCollum, Chief of the U.S. Navy Reserve and commander, Navy Reserve Force, honored the civilian employers by awarding each of them with a certificate of appreciation for their outstanding support of America’s Navy Reserve Sailors.</p><p>“We’re glad that you are able to attend today’s event,” <a href="https://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=110088" rel="noopener noreferrer">McCollum said</a>, according to the U.S. Navy's website. “Navy Reserve Sailors are a vital part of the Navy’s Total Force, and the operational support they provide is critical to the continued success of the United States Navy. Employers like you are a key element in the life of every reserve member, and the service each sailor provides to the fleet is achieved in no small part due to your company’s patriotism, understanding, and support.”</p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image"><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="2bea984fd7ef5a12fe5acb64b37252de" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="8a171" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMTk5NDU1Ny9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYyMjk2ODUzNX0.lzvwELVb8E1IEBJVub7mPRZSPCm2HkTrGCfDfER1AmM/img.jpg?width=980"/><small class="image-media media-caption">Caption: U.S. Navy Reserves honoring employers for their support.</small></p><p>One of Penske’s citizen sailors, Petty Officer Kenneth Berkley, nominated his supervisor, Ryan Ramsey, for the outstanding company support he’s received.</p><p>“Ken is extremely dedicated to the Navy and to Penske,” said Ramsey, an account manager for Penske Logistics. “As a manager, he’s the type of guy you know you can count on to get things done. This is his second overseas deployment since 2017. It’s a tremendous sacrifice to leave your family, friends and the comforts of home and move around the world. I was always happy to support him in any way I could.”</p><p>Sean Wilkins, Penske’s military recruiting manager, attended the event on behalf of the company.</p><p>“It is an honor to receive this certificate and attend this incredible event,” said Wilkins (pictured right in top photo). “Penske makes great efforts to <a href="https://penske.jobs/veterans/" rel="noopener noreferrer">recruit veterans</a> and military personnel in the Reserves to join our team. These brave men and women bring many valuable qualities, skills and experience to the workplace, and we are proud to say we have more than 1,500 veterans currently working at Penske.”</p><p>Penske Truck Leasing and Penske Logistics are <a href="https://blog.gopenske.com/news/penske-cited-as-2019-military-friendly-employer/" rel="noopener noreferrer">2019 Military-Friendly Employers</a>.</p><p><em>Visit <a href="http://www.gopenske.com/veterans" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.gopenske.com/veterans</a> for more information on career opportunities.</em></p><p><em>By “Move Ahead” Staff</em></p></div>
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Penske Recognized for Support of Paralyzed Veterans
October 08, 2015
Penske Truck Leasing President and CEO Brian Hard (l.) with Al Kovach Jr., National President of Paralyzed Veterans of America.
<p>Earlier this week, Penske was recognized at the 2015 <a href="http://www.pva.org/awards">Mission: ABLE Awards</a> hosted by the <a href="http://www.pva.org">Paralyzed Veterans of America</a>.</p><p>The annual event, which raised raised $614,000 from corporate supporters, welcomed more than 400 esteemed guests, including Washington dignitaries, distinguished service members, veterans, friends, and supporters of Paralyzed Veterans.</p><p>The honored Mission: ABLE Award recipients were: Booz Allen Hamilton, <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/">Penske Truck Rental</a>, ManTech International, combat-injured USMC veteran Captain Derek Herrera, The Jeffrey Carlton Charitable Foundation, and Eleanor Smith and Concrete Change.</p><p>The Mission: ABLE Awards honor those individuals and organizations who have dedicated themselves to creating an America where our nation’s disabled heroes are able to fully live the lives they deserve and access what they need most: health care, benefits and jobs.</p><p>“We celebrate this year’s honorees and thank them and all of our supporters for their investment in and commitment to our mission,” said Al Kovach Jr., national president of Paralyzed Veterans. “Their active and continued partnership is critical to the continued success we have advocating on behalf of our nation’s veterans.”</p><p><a href="http://www.cnn.com/profiles/barbara-starr-profile">CNN Pentagon Correspondent Barbara Starr</a> served as the evening’s emcee. <a href="http://www.va.gov/opa/bios/bio_mcdonald.asp">The Honorable Robert McDonald, Secretary of Veterans Affairs</a>, gave the evening’s keynote address.</p><p>“PVA (Paralyzed Veterans) is a great advocate of veterans with spinal cord injuries and diseases—and, by extension, all Americans facing those challenges,” said McDonald in his remarks. He added, “When PVA helps advance research, education, and the civil rights of people with disabilities—we are all their beneficiaries.”</p><p>Penske Truck Rental was recognized with The <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/discounts/mission-able/">Achieve: ABLE Award—for its #OneWay4PVA</a> program and its financial support of Paralyzed Veterans’ mission to ensure that disabled veterans have access to health care, benefits and <a href="https://www.gopenske.com/careers/veterans/">jobs</a>.</p><p><a href="http://www.PenskeTruckLeasing.com">Penske Truck Leasing</a> President and CEO Brian Hard accepted the award on the company’s behalf.</p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image"><img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="a03801828d3e6669a70394731396f275" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="3e2c1" type="lazy-image" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8xOTEyNzczOC9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYyNDExOTg0OX0.U2OhHNdA_vXAdQnh4_Vg_jrwMasNV9EfvnX8flemyjA/img.jpg?width=980"/><small class="image-media media-caption">Penske Truck Leasing President and CEO Brian Hard.</small></p><p>In his acceptance speech, Hard recounted feeling compelled to “do something more” to help veterans after meeting with PVA representatives several years ago.</p><p>He also expressed sincere appreciation for the service and unstoppable courage and determination shown by the veterans and active military service personnel in attendance.</p><p>Hard further noted that the combined efforts of <a href="https://secure.pva.org/site/c.ajIRK9NJLcJ2E/b.8716383/k.772/FY2013_Give_Back_to_Veterans_8211_DONATE_NOW_Penske_Truck_Rental/apps/ka/sd/donorcustom.asp?kntaw46066=86D8CBA229E14EFB95867B7D96A6B4A7">Penske Truck Rental’s #OneWay4PVA</a> campaign and a similar initiative from <a href="http://www.pva.org/site/c.ajIRK9NJLcJ2E/b.9249531/k.E8D0/Service_Matters__Help_Serve_Those_Who_Have_Served.htm">Penske Automotive Group called “Service Matters”</a> were on-track to contribute nearly $2 million to benefit Paralyzed Veterans of America.</p><p>In 2013, <a href="http://blog.gopenske.com/news/penske-donation-brightens-holidays-for-paralyzed-veterans-of-america/">Penske Truck Rental launched its #OneWay4PVA Mission: ABLE campaign.</a> The program invites one-way rental customers to donate $1.00 when renting a one-way moving truck. Penske then matches each $1.00 donation. Since 2013, the effort has raised $871,222 to benefit Paralyzed Veterans. Penske Truck Rental has also supported the Paralyzed Veterans Golf Open, Mission: ABLE Awards, National Veterans Wheelchair Games, and Paralyzed Veterans Racing through in-kind truck rentals.</p><p>To learn more about Paralyzed Veterans of America and its free programs and services for veterans please visit <a href="http://www.pva.org">www.pva.org.</a> Watch the video below to be inspired by <a href="http://www.pva.org/site/c.ajIRK9NJLcJ2E/b.6357755/apps/s/content.asp?ct=13660321">#unstoppable PVA veterans</a>!</p><p><span class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="e1ee93b63cb2cd1383268f7cb14947c2" style="display:block;position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="auto" type="lazy-iframe" scrolling="no" data-runner-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jgkLuRJh_Vs?rel=0" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;" width="100%"></iframe></span></p><p><em>By Randy Ryerson</em></p></div>
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