Loyd Brumfield
While October is Energy Action Month, energy efficiency is a year-round priority for the Exchange. Since 2015, energy costs are down nearly 6% across all CONUS buildings, which include distribution centers, headquarters and about 1,400 stores. Several measures have been taken to control costs, including upgrading fluorescent lighting to LEDs and installing lighting controls in…
Read MoreThis week in the Exchange Post, Director/CEO Tom Shull was honored by the National Defense Transportation Association, “Chief Chat” lined up an impressive array of military and celebrity guests for October and November, and 20-year associate Heidi Smith was recognized as she takes on new responsibilities in Germany. In case you missed it, here’s a…
Read MoreA special “Chief Chat” series kicks off Oct. 14 as Veterans Day approaches. “In Recognition Of” episodes will be guest-hosted by leaders from sister military exchanges and the Defense Commissary Agency.
Read MoreThis week in the Exchange Post, the Exchange paid tribute to its contact center associates, who have weathered numerous challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, and associates at Camp Humphreys were honored for aiding quarantined Soldiers. In addition, a 16-year associate was named a 2020 All-Star Driver, the Exchange’s first Raising Cane’s opened at Fort Bliss…
Read MoreStaff Sgt. Frank Sanchez was honored by Exchange and Subway officials the morning of Sept. 24. After that, he had the store all to himself as he collected on his winnings. He picked up a big-screen television, some furniture and kitchen items, and toys and games for his three children. He also reserved $3,000 for his wife.
Read MoreThe Exchange’s Waco Distribution Center has recently implemented technology to keep associates safe. One of those measures is a new thermal temperature imaging system that has been deployed in the fight against COVID-19. It is in use in Waco and currently being installed at the West Coast DC as part of a pilot program. The…
Read MoreBruce Cameron, a driver with the Exchange for 16 years, has been named a 2020 All-Star Driver by the National Private Truck Council. Cameron is the Exchange’s sixth driver in the past 11 years to earn All-Star status. “It’s nice to have that recognition. It shows that people care about truckers and what they do—especially…
Read MoreServices Operations Assistant Joseph Puryear is considered a “go-to” associate at the Joint Base Charleston Exchange. His hard work and care for the military community have earned him an honor from the Department of Defense. Puryear, an Air Force Veteran who has served with the Exchange for 14 years, is the Exchange’s recipient of the…
Read MoreThis week in the Exchange Post, Chief Osby toured operations at the Waco Distribution Center, the Exchange was named a Top 50 Employer for Latinas by LATINA Style magazine, the Yokota Exchange bakery made an 8-year-old boy’s birthday extra special and Space Force merchandise flew off the shelves at the Buckley AFB Exchange. In case…
Read MoreLATINA Style magazine has named the Exchange one of the 50 best companies for Latinas to work for the 13th year in a row, a reflection of the commitment to diversity and inclusion at the Department of Defense’s largest retailer. The LATINA Style 50 Report focuses on promotions, recruitment and retention for Latinas; the number…
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