United States (U.S.) Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su recognized Kingfisher Systems, Inc. (Kingfisher) as a 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Award recipient during an award ceremony presented by the U.S. Department of Labor. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Program is the only federal award program recognizing employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans. Kingfisher joins 838 other companies from 49 states, plus the District of Columbia, who are committed to hiring and providing veterans with long-term career and growth plans that apply the diverse skills acquired through military service. Recipients of the 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Award meet rigorous employment and veteran integration assistance criteria, including veteran hiring and retention percentages, availability of veteran-specific resources, leadership programming for veterans, dedicated human resource efforts, compensation, and tuition assistance programs for veterans. For more information about the program and the application process, visit HIREVets.gov.
Kingfisher specializes in Cybersecurity, Enterprise Information Technology, Satellite Communications, and National Security services for the U.S. Government. With 48% of Kingfisher’s workforce comprising veterans, the company benefits immensely from the vast potential and varied experiences veterans bring. Chief Executive Officer Mr. Roy L. Reed, Jr. stated, “We are deeply honored to receive the 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Gold Award for the fourth time. This recognition reflects our ongoing efforts to create opportunities and growth pathways for veterans. At Kingfisher, supporting our nation’s heroes is a core value.”