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SALUTING VETERANS PRIDE Industries A PARTNER WITH PURPOSE S teadfast in its mission, and me to utilize my military experience and committed to making a difference, serve in a different capacity,” he says. “As a is none other than PRIDE Industries. team, we are focused on the future — how Headquartered in Roseville, the nonprofit we grow, become more efficient and more organization partners with communities competitive — all while never losing sight of to train, hire and employ people with our mission.” disabilities across integrated facilities management and manufacturing and logistics services, the company’s core lines of business. Speaking to the nonprofit’s legacy, and commitment to service, is the organization’s new chief operating officer, retired Maj. Gen. Casey Blake. The nonprofit is highly regarded for the support services it offers veterans. PRIDE specializes in identifying veteran abilities and transferable skills for customized job placement and sustainable employment. Additionally, the organization helps individuals leverage these skills for job “For more than 50 years, our mission has opportunities within PRIDE and provides remained the same: We create meaningful support to employees who have served in employment opportunities for people with any branch of the military, as well as their disabilities and other barriers to sustainable spouses and children. employment, including veterans and at-risk youth,” Blake says . people overcome obstacles to employment and empower them to lead productive, years of military service, joined the PRIDE independent lives. The work we do at PRIDE team in March. Having known PRIDE CEO has meaning, and I am both eager and Michael Ziegler for many years, Blake says honored to play a role that will help shape he has always been an admirer of PRIDE our organization’s future,” says Blake. “When the opportunity presented itself to join the PRIDE team, I knew it would allow CASEY BLAKE “With our mission as our guide, we help Blake, a decorated two-star general with 34 and the values the organization embodies. “At the heart of everything we do is our mission to create jobs for people with disabilities.” 10030 Foothills Boulevard Roseville, CA 95747 (800) 550-6005 PrideIndustries.com | PrideIndustries.org 16 comstocksmag.com | November 2019