NASHUA, NH and WASHINGTON D.C. – EXPANSIA has been recognized as a 5 Star Employer in the 2025 VETS Indexes Employer Awards for the second year in a row – one of the program’s very highest distinctions – because of the organization’s strong commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing, and supporting veterans and the military-connected community.
“We’re proud to be recognized for our continued commitment and prioritization of veterans and military spouses in the workplace,” said Tynel Jarnagin, Chief People Officer of EXPANSIA. “As a former military spouse myself, I have experienced the positive impact of veteran-centered organizations, and EXPANSIA is humbled to be among them.”
“EXPANSIA has demonstrated exceptional support for veterans and the military-connected community, earning the organization one of the most prestigious awards possible in the VETS Indexes Employer Awards program,” said George Altman, president of VETS Indexes.
He continued, “Even as more organizations than ever before are recognizing the uniquely valuable skills that veterans bring as employees, the efforts of EXPANSIA to recruit, retain, develop, and support those who served, as well as their families, stand out from the pack. EXPANSIA is among the very best veteran employers, and its program can serve as a model for others.”
As the most objective and comprehensive evaluation of veteran employers, the VETS Indexes survey and recognition program analyzes employers’ policies, practices, and outcomes in detail, across the following 5 categories:
- Veteran job candidate recruiting and hiring
- Veteran employee development and retention
- Veteran-inclusive policies and culture
- Support for members of the National Guard and Reserves
- Military spouse/family support
This year, a record total of 349 organizations completed and submitted surveys for the VETS Indexes Employer Awards. Of those participants, VETS Indexes recognized 294 organizations across several award levels including 5 Star Employer, 4 Star Employer, 3 Star Employer, and Recognized Employer. Participating organizations included companies large and small, government agencies and departments, nonprofit groups, colleges, and universities.
VETS Indexes is a leading voice on veteran employment issues, overseeing the VETS Indexes Employer Awards, hosting the Employing U.S. Vets Conference, unearthing unique and unprecedented data on veteran employment through the Veteran Employment Benchmarking Service, and developing custom indexes, linked to financial products, that track the performance of the publicly traded companies that have established themselves as the best employers for veterans.