TruWeather Solutions Receives 2024 Hire Vets Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor
October 31, 2024 – U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su recognized TruWeather Solutions as one of the 839 recipients of the 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by U.S. Department of Labor. TruWeather earned the platinum award after applying earlier this year. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Program is the only federal award program that recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans. “TruWeather Solutions is proud to have veterans as a valued part of our team, bringing unique skills, dedication, and leadership that drive our mission forward,” said Don Berchoff, CEO of TruWeather Solutions. “This recognition from the U.S. Department of Labor reflects our commitment to supporting those who have served our country and to creating an inclusive workplace where veterans can make a lasting impact.”
TruWeather joins 838 other companies from 49 states, plus the District of Columbia, who have shown a commitment to hiring veterans, but also ensuring that they have a long-term career and growth plan that uses the diverse skills they acquired through their military service. Recipients of the 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Award meet rigorous employment and veteran integration assistance criteria, including veteran hiring and retention percentages; availability of veteran-specific resources; leadership programming for veterans; dedicated human resource efforts; pay compensation and tuition assistance programs for veterans. More than 1,600 employers have earned a HIRE Vets Medallion Award since 2019.
About TruWeather Solutions: TruWeather was established in 2015, driven by the vision of CEO Don Berchoff, Col (USAF-ret) and former Science and Technology Director at the National Weather Service, to commercialize next generation weather science and technologies. TruWeather stands at the forefront of revolutionizing our nation’s strategy for aligning weather data and services across various transportation modes—be it air, land, or marine. The company, with its 30-strong team of scientists, software engineers, technologists, and operators, developed the V360 platform for the next generation of mobility. This comprehensive sensor driven, data and analytics platform delivers real-time observed data, analytics, forecasts, alerts, and enhanced hazard detection through both API and web interfaces. At the heart of TruWeather’s business model lies the commitment to reliable science. They specifically target the challenges like safety and efficiency as operations scale, and reliably address the economics of weather for a greater return on investment (ROI) for stakeholders.
About the HIRE Vets Medallion Program: The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is earned by businesses that demonstrate unparalleled commitment to attracting, hiring and retaining veterans. The 2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Award application period will open to employers on Jan. 31, 2025. For more information about the program and the application process, visit HIREVets.gov. There are different awards for large employers (500-plus employees), medium employers (51-499 employees), and small employers (50 or fewer employees). Additionally, there are two award tiers: platinum and gold.
