OCTOBER 10, 2024 | VIRTUAL

Employing U.S. Vets Conference

The nation’s top employers discussing the best practices and challenges related to veteran employment.

APRIL 10, 2025 | HYBRID

Employing U.S. Vets Conference

The nation’s top employers discussing the best practices and challenges related to veteran employment.

Employing U.S. VETS Conference

Hosted by VETS Indexes, this semi-annual conference includes discussions of best practices and challenges related to veteran employment, recognition of companies going above and beyond for vets and their families, and lots of opportunities to network. The Employing U.S Vets conference is designed to offer attendees actionable tools and information to establish and build upon veteran initiatives. It also provides a great opportunity to network with peers from leading companies, non-profits, government agencies, and others seeking to employ veterans.

Leveraging Human Capital

This is a significant opportunity for organizations looking to hire qualified and hard-working employees and has become an integral segment of the Human Capital portion of the Social pillar within Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG). But to take advantage, companies need to know their stuff.

Cutting-Edge Topics

Our experts explore cutting-edge topics such as: Successful Veteran Hiring, New Careers Post-Service, Creating a Strong Veteran Culture, Retaining Veterans, Team-building and Leadership Skills of Veterans, Veterans’ Technical Skills, Supporting Employees in the National Guard or Reserves, Military Spouse and Family Support, and more.

Powerful Guests

This one-day, semi-annual event features dynamic speakers and panel discussions with nationally recognized employers distinguished for strong track records in veterans’ employment. It also gives other companies and organizations the opportunity to learn from their successes. Networking is key at this conference.

SPRING, 2025 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The Employing U.S. Vets Conference is now welcoming new (and returning) sponsors. The Conference gives companies and organizations a chance to expose countless attendees and participants to programs, opportunities, products and more. Learn More Below

Who Should Attend the Conference?

Corporate, Non-Profit, Government Agency and other employment professionals including Human Resource Executives, Diversity and Inclusion Team Members, Members of Military Veteran Networks, Employee Resource Groups, Corporate Communication Teams, Public Relations, Investor Relations Officers and Military Veteran Initiative Teams. The ESG Community including Asset Managers and Asset Owners such as Public & Private Pensions, Insurance Companies, Endowments, Foundations & Family Offices.

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Suggest a feature you would like to see, nominate a speaker, suggest topics or make other recommendations, express interest in sponsorship, provide feedback or more. We want to hear from you!

PANEL TOPICS

  • Keynote address from John Lowry, the former head of the U.S. Labor Department’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service.
  • 5 Star Employer Best Practices in Veteran Employee Support and Retention
  • Getting more support for your Veterans program from your organization’s leadership and executives
  • How To: Attract and Retain Top-Quality Military Spouse Talent via Strategic Partnerships
  • What I wish I knew: Recruiters and HR leaders share their hard-won lessons learned in veteran employment
  • How to build base partnerships to become an employer of choice on military installations
  • What government contractors need to know about federal veteran employment requirements
  • Not just entry-level: Strategies to source and hire veterans for senior roles

EDUCATION PARTNER

Attendees have the opportunity to earn 4 SHRM & HRCI professional development credits for joining the conference.

SPONSORS AND FRIENDS

SILVER SPONSORS

Fiserve Salutes
Fiserve Salutes

BRONZE SPONSORS

ETF Global
Spectrum

EVENT FRIEND SPONSORS

ETF Global
Shaun Stephenson

Keynote Speaker – Fall, 2024

John Lowry

Marine Corps veteran, businessman and former Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans’ Employment
(ASEC DOL VETS)

John Lowry is a Marine Corps veteran, businessman and the former Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans’ Employment. He served on active duty for 15 years and spent an additional 10 years in the reserves. While on active duty he led a Force Recon platoon during the First Gulf War, and he was subsequently activated during the Global War on Terrorism to serve in the Horn of Africa. In his business career, he held senior manufacturing roles at Harley-Davidson and was the Chief Operating Officer of the company producing Fleetwood, Monaco, Holiday Rambler and American Coach motorhomes. He later led the US Supply Chain and Operations practice for the leadership advisory firm, Egon Zehnder. Today he serves as an independent advisor to several companies and sits on the boards of YMX Logistics and The Whiskey Project Group. John earned degrees from Princeton, Stanford, Harvard Business School and the US Army War College. He and his wife, Meleda, live in Burlington, Vermont.

SPEAKERS

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  • Sr Manager, Military Relations

    J.B. Hunt

    Sr Manager, Military Relations

    (CLICK FOR BIO)

  • President

    VETS Indexes

    President

    (CLICK FOR BIO)

  • Strategic Segment Lead - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

    AT&T

    Strategic Segment Lead - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

    (CLICK FOR BIO)

  • Program Manager, DoD Spouse Education and Career Opportunities

    Office of Secretary of Defense, DoD

    Program Manager, DoD Spouse Education and Career Opportunities

    (CLICK FOR BIO)

  • Human Capital Talent Acquisitions Lead

    System High Corporation

    Human Capital Talent Acquisitions Lead

    (CLICK FOR BIO)

  • Military Recruitment Program Manager

    ABM

    Military Recruitment Program Manager

    (CLICK FOR BIO)

  • Sr. Director of Communications, Military & Veterans Affairs

    Comcast NBCUniversal

    Sr. Director of Communications, Military & Veterans Affairs

    (CLICK FOR BIO)

  • DEI Compliance Lead

    General Motors

    DEI Compliance Lead

    (CLICK FOR BIO)

  • Senior Manager, People Compliance

    J.B. Hunt

    Senior Manager, People Compliance

    (CLICK FOR BIO)

  • Sanford School of Public Policy

    Duke University

    Sanford School of Public Policy

    (CLICK FOR BIO)

  • Executive Director, Center of Military Transition

    Center for Military Transition

    Executive Director, Center of Military Transition

    (CLICK FOR BIO)

  • Veteran Talent Acquisition Program Specialist

    United Rental

    Veteran Talent Acquisition Program Specialist

    (CLICK FOR BIO)

  • Manager, Military Veteran Talent Acquisition

    Collins Aerospace

    Manager, Military Veteran Talent Acquisition

    (CLICK FOR BIO)

  • Manager, Events and Engagement

    U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Hiring Our Heroes

    Manager, Events and Engagement

    (CLICK FOR BIO)

  • Business Analyst, Sales Operations & Strategic Initiatives

    Panasonic Avionics Corporation

    Business Analyst, Sales Operations & Strategic Initiatives

    (CLICK FOR BIO)

  • Talent Engagement Senior Specialist

    Chemonics

    Talent Engagement Senior Specialist

    (CLICK FOR BIO)

  • Veteran Talent Acquisition Strategy Manager

    UPS

    Veteran Talent Acquisition Strategy Manager

    (CLICK FOR BIO)

  • Manager, University Relations & TA Programs

    GXO

    Manager, University Relations & TA Programs

    (CLICK FOR BIO)

  • Military Spouse Liaison

    Merck

    Military Spouse Liaison

    (CLICK FOR BIO)

  • Director, Service Delivery Management

    Prudential

    Director, Service Delivery Management

    (CLICK FOR BIO)

  • President

    Louis Advisors, LLC

    President

    (CLICK FOR BIO)

  • Retired

    United States Marine Corp.

    Retired

    (CLICK FOR BIO)

  • Military Relations Manager

    Cox Enterprises

    Military Relations Manager

    (CLICK FOR BIO)

  • Vice President, Public Sector

    Virtual Service Operations

    Vice President, Public Sector

    (CLICK FOR BIO)

  • General Manager of Military Recruiting

    Werner Enterprises, Inc.

    General Manager of Military Recruiting

    (CLICK FOR BIO)

  • Principal and Co-Chair of Veterans BRG

    KPMG

    Principal and Co-Chair of Veterans BRG

    (CLICK FOR BIO)

  • Engineering Group Manager - Software Defined Vehicle

    GM

    Engineering Group Manager - Software Defined Vehicle

    (CLICK FOR BIO)

  • Sr. Manager Early and Emerging Talent

    Lowe's

    Sr. Manager Early and Emerging Talent

    (CLICK FOR BIO)

  • Lead Recruiter, Campus and Military Programs

    Fiserv

    Lead Recruiter, Campus and Military Programs

    (CLICK FOR BIO)

  • Director of Veteran Affairs

    SkillStorm

    Director of Veteran Affairs

    (CLICK FOR BIO)

  • Director, Human Resources – IVR & PAC Operations

    Spectrum

    Director, Human Resources – IVR & PAC Operations

    (CLICK FOR BIO)

SPEAKER COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS