Blackstone Portfolio Company AlliedBarton Supports U.S. Veterans and Reservists

January 24, 2012

January 24, 2012

Blackstone portfolio company AlliedBarton has demonstrated a sustained commitment to hiring U.S. veterans and reservists. Through its strategic partnerships with various military assistance groups, AlliedBarton hired approximately 300 veterans and reservists during 2011, saving the Department of Defense $4,000,000 in unemployment costs.

AlliedBarton was recently included by G.I. Jobs Magazine in their “Top 100 Military Friendly Employers” list for 2012 and ranked third on the list of “Top 20 Military Spouse Friendly Employers” by Military Spouse Magazine.

“AlliedBarton has a proud tradition of hiring veterans and reservists from the country’s armed forces,” said Bill Whitmore, CEO of AlliedBarton.  “Their dedication to their work and country make them outstanding members of our team, and we are pleased to help so many of them chart second career paths following or during their service. 

AlliedBarton has successfully partnered for many years with the Employer Partnership of the Armed Forces; Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve; Wounded Warrior Project; HireVeterans.com and American GI Forum.

AlliedBarton Security Services largest American-owned security officer services company with over 50,000 employees and 100 offices located across the United States.