June 30, 2025 Lifting Veterans Up

Volume 28 | Issue 2

How TK Elevator Builds strong career paths for former service members; supporting those who served isn’t just a value – it’s a strategy.

By Christie DiPietro, Recruiting Relationship Manager, US Field Operations, TK Elevator

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TK Elevator is a global leader in vertical transportation and urban mobility, providing engineering that keeps the world moving, from design to installation and maintenance on any brand of elevators, escalators, walkways and more.

In North America, the TKE team has many employees with military backgrounds, and the recruiters at TKE recognize the natural alignment between military experience and company’s needs—such as teamwork and leadership.

Among the many veterans who have built meaningful, successful careers at the company are Nhiem Chau, Superintendent and Nate Holiday, Vice President of Human Resources and executive sponsor of the company’s CONNECT Veterans Network.

“From my perspective, companies that effectively attract veterans demonstrate a clear understanding of our transferable skills and offer tangible opportunities for development,” says Chau. “The career path at TKE, particularly in my role as a new installation superintendent offers a natural alignment with veterans’ experience in project management, resolving complex problems and ensuring safety protocols.

It makes perfect sense to include the military community when filling open roles especially at a company like TKE.

“TKE offers veterans a strong career foundation through roles that are both challenging and rewarding, tapping into the handson problem-solving and leadership skills developed through military service,” says Holiday. “With opportunities to grow across multiple dimensions in field services, manufacturing and corporate functions, we provide a clear path to long-term success. I began my career at TKE in the safety field and later transitioned into HR. That is proof that growth and development are truly part of our culture.”

According to TK Elevator’s recruiting team, “We know that many veterans face higher- than-average underemployment, and we want to be part of the solution.”

To strengthen this initiative, the company works with Hire Heroes USA, whose expertise is helping build a more impactful veteran hiring strategy—from setting up new hires for success to ensuring the company is supporting its existing veteran employees.

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