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Avangrid’s Veteran Workforce Double National Energy Industry Average

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星期五, 十一月 10, 2023
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According to the U.S. Department of Energy veterans make up nine percent in the U.S. energy workforce.

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  • According to the U.S. Department of Energy veterans make up nine percent in the U.S. energy workforce.
  • “There is always a high demand in the energy industry for skilled workers, and veterans are a natural fit because of their disciplined nature and high priority of safety,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO.
  • “I recognize the leadership skills and mission-driven focus from military service that can translate well to our industry.
  • Avangrid will always welcome veterans and we’re very proud to have so many men and women who have served our country helping us to build a clean energy future.”

Avangrid’s Brian Harrell and Steven Hersem Receive Patriot Award for Supporting National Guard and Reserve Team Members

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星期五, 八月 18, 2023
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Avangrid’s Vice President and Chief Security Officer and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Brian Harrell and Corporate Security’s Director of Threat Management and Intelligence Steven Hersem were presented with the award for going above and beyond to support uniformed team members who serve as a part of the National Guard and Reserve.

Key Points: 
  • Avangrid’s Vice President and Chief Security Officer and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Brian Harrell and Corporate Security’s Director of Threat Management and Intelligence Steven Hersem were presented with the award for going above and beyond to support uniformed team members who serve as a part of the National Guard and Reserve.
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    “We are very proud to have many veterans and active Guard and Reserve members working at Avangrid,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO.
  • This is the first time that an Avangrid employee has received a Patriot Award, which are given out annually.
  • Harrell and Hersem were nominated by Kevin Connolly, active member of U.S. Navy Reserves and Lead Analyst for NERC Compliance at Avangrid.