Nevada Department of Veterans Services Honors Suburban Propane in its Patriot Employer Program
WHIPPANY, N.J., May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, renewable natural gas, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and investor in low carbon fuel alternatives, was named a distinguished employer within the Nevada Department of Veterans Services' Patriot Employer Program. Nevada Department of Veterans Services’ Education and Employment Manager, Amanda Kehrer, representing Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo, presented the certificate of recognition in a ceremony held at Suburban Propane's Customer Service Center (CSC) in Las Vegas, Nevada on Thursday, May 9th.
The Patriot Employer Program aims to support employers with the recruitment and retention of men and women who have served our country. The program offers training services for employer partners and acknowledges those who demonstrate exceptional commitment to the mission.
In Nevada, veterans comprise 14.7% of Suburban Propane's workforce, and Suburban Propane is committed to hiring veterans throughout its 42-state footprint through its "Heroes Hired Here" program. The company has collaborated with veterans' organizations across the country including Forgotten Soldiers Outreach in Lake Worth, FL; Veterans Bridge Home in Charlotte, NC; Move America Forward in Sacramento, CA; and Operation Adopt a Soldier in Syracuse, NY. In addition, it has been recognized for its efforts by The American Legion of New Jersey and the Texas Workforce Commission, and has been featured on Lifetime TV's Military Makeover.
"Suburban Propane is incredibly honored to receive recognition from the Nevada Department of Veterans Services as a participant in the Patriot Employer Program," said Nandini Sankara, Spokesperson, Suburban Propane. "Throughout our more than 95-year history, we have remained steadfast in our support of military and veterans' initiatives. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the State of Nevada for championing our efforts in this vital endeavor."
About Suburban Propane:
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. ("Suburban Propane") is a publicly traded master limited partnership listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Headquartered in Whippany, New Jersey, Suburban Propane has been in the customer service business since 1928 and is a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, renewable natural gas ("RNG"), fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and producer of and investor in low carbon fuel alternatives, servicing the energy needs of approximately 1 million residential, commercial, governmental, industrial and agricultural customers through approximately 700 locations across 42 states.
Suburban Propane is supported by three core pillars: (1) Suburban Commitment – showcasing Suburban Propane's 95-year legacy, an ongoing commitment to the highest standards for dependability, flexibility, and reliability that underscores Suburban Propane's commitment to excellence in customer service; (2) SuburbanCares – highlighting continued dedication to giving back to local communities across Suburban Propane's national footprint; and (3) Go Green with Suburban Propane – promoting the clean burning and versatile nature of propane and renewable propane as a bridge to a green energy future and investing in the next generation of innovative, renewable energy alternatives.
For additional information on Suburban Propane, please visit www.suburbanpropane.com.
SOURCE Suburban Propane Partners, L.P.
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