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SALUTING VETERANS
PRIDE Industries
A PARTNER WITH PURPOSE
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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
[phone]
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