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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 11, 2022) -- For the third year, the U.S. Department of Labor has awarded ATECH Inc., a Nashville-based restaurant equipment parts and service provider, with its HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award, the only federal-level veterans’ employment award that recognizes an organization’s commitment to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development.
Founded in 1990, ATECH is one of only four Nashville businesses to receive a HIRE Vets Medallion this year. To qualify, ATECH met and surpassed the required percentage of veteran new hires in 2021.
“Our veteran colleagues bring skills and experience to the table that cannot be taught in any other way than military service,” said Charlie Kunberger, Chief Operating Officer at ATECH, “Their work ethic, discipline, and determination provide our commercial kitchen clients with impeccable customer service while also setting new standards of personal and professional growth for every one of us at ATECH.”
William Risener, a field technical service manager at ATECH, served in the U.S. Navy for seven years as a boiler technician before retiring at the rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class. During his enlistment, he served overseas in Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm, and Somalia.
“It was a demanding experience,” said Risener. “We spent up to 20 hours a day on our feet in an engine room that reached about 130 degrees. But I consider my time in the military priceless because of the discipline, the maturity, and the opportunities it’s given me.”
“Veterans can bring a dedication like no other,” added Risener. “We’re expected to show up to work every day, look our best, be our best, and perform our best. That’s how I became a manager at ATECH. I’m reliable, and I do my job to the best of my ability every day until the job is done.”
According to the latest U.S. Census data, there are more than 29,000 veterans residing in Davidson County. Nationwide, 7 out of 10 employers
have
reported that veterans perform "better than" or "much better than" their non-veteran peers. Nearly 8 out of 10 employers also report that veterans are easier to manage. Employers can earn up to $10,000 in federal and state tax credits for hiring veterans, including the
Work
Opportunity
Tax Credit.
To learn more about the HIRE Vets Medallion Award program, visit
HIREVets.gov.
Established in 1990, ATECH is a local, family-owned company that is committed to providing high-quality work for every customer, servicing all of Tennessee and parts of Georgia, Arkansas, Alabama, Kentucky, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia. ATECH operates with CFESA Level 3 certification, the highest level of certification given by the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association, which ensures its capability to repair, replace, ship, receive, warehouse, fabricate, and install commercial kitchen equipment. For more information, visit www.atechinfo.com.
Locations also available in Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Johnson City
Nashville: (615) 255-2002
Memphis: (901) 379-0900
Chattanooga: (423) 629-0906
Johnson City: (423) 979-0069
Knoxville: (865) 692-4840
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