Small business deputy earns first 'Pillar' award

Posted September 3, 2009
By Jerry Rogers
Norfolk District Public Affairs

9/3/2009 - NORFOLK, Va. — Jack Beecher, small business deputy of Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, was among the first national recipients of the "Pillar of the Movement" award July 23, for advancing the veteran-owned business movement, and for his dedication to the advocacy and rights of U.S. military veterans.

Beecher, along with three veterans, received the inaugural award at the 5th Annual National Veterans Small Business Conference in Las Vegas.

In November, Beecher also received the Defense Department's Golden Talon Award during an awards ceremony held at the Pentagon. Beecher joined 19 individuals and companies cited for their work with the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDV) program, and for contributions in advancing the goals and objectives contained in the National Strategic Plan for SDV Businesses.

The article, Veteran salutes 4 'Pillars of the Movement,' highlights Beecher's recent accomplishment. It was written by Ed Dunne, veteran, U.S. Air Force, and published in the September issue of Vetrepreneur Magazine. (Article used with permission)