Spectrum Executive Vice President Promoted to President
August 1, 2013 – Newport News, VA – Spectrum CEO Jeffrey D. Wassmer announces William K. Stulb (Bill) as the company’s President and Chief Operating Officer. This internal promotion is effective today. (more…)
Spectrum is a Key Sponsor of Wounded Warriors at the Run for the Dream
Newport News, VA – June 12, 2013 – Spectrum sponsored participating wounded warriors for the third annual Run for the Dream race weekend occurring May 31 to June 2. Spectrum’s contributions enabled all wounded warriors to participate for free in the races which included an 8K and half marathon in Williamsburg, VA. Twenty handcyclists participated in each race and an additional 60 wounded warriors participated as runners or walkers. Spectrum’s contributions also provided a dinner for the handcyclists and a VIP Reception at the Williamsburg Lodge in honor of Wounded Warriors. Funds further allowed the first 50 wounded warriors who signed up to receive a free hotel room and extra Busch Gardens and Colonial Williamsburg tickets. (more…)
Spectrum Employees Participate in Relay for Life, Raising Funds in the Fight Against Cancer
Newport News, VA & Warner Robins, GA – June 5, 2013 – Employees from three Spectrum locations represented the Spectrum Foundation by forming Relay for Life teams. To date, the teams have collectively raised more than $9,000, exceeding our $7,500 goal. Spectrum matched donations for all locations. On Friday, May 17, more than 25 Spectrum employees and family members participated in the Hampton, VA and Perry, GA walks. Some even stayed overnight in the Hampton location, powering through rain and thunderstorms. The company’s MA team walks on Friday, June 14 at the Westford, MA event and continues to raise money in the fight against cancer. (more…)
Spectrum Named a Great Rated! Company by Employee-Owners
May 16, 2013 – Newport News, VA – Spectrum was named a Great Rated! company by its employees. The company’s Rating and Review highlights what makes its workplace culture great in areas like company atmosphere, benefits and rewards, and employee pride, among others. (more…)
Spectrum Wins New MC-12 Task Order
April 19, 2013 – Newport News, VA Spectrum was recently notified that the firm has been awarded a $4M five year Task Order to support our MC-12 customer at the 9th Reconnaissance Wing. We will be a subcontractor to The Rockhill Group, Inc (TRG) and this work will be performed at Beale AFB, CA. Spectrum will provide Aircrew Training and Courseware Development in support of the MC-12 Sensor Operator Initial Qualification Training (IQT) program and MC-12 Mission Qualification Training (MQT) program. (more…)
Spectrum Lands on the 2013 Best Places to Work in Virginia List
Spectrum was recently ranked #13 in the large employer category on the 2013 Best Places to Work in Virginia list. This marks the second year Spectrum has placed on this distinguished list of VA companies.
The annual list of “Best Places to Work” was created by Virginia Business and Best Companies Group. This survey and award program was designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in Virginia, benefiting the state’s economy, its work force and businesses. The Best Places to Work in Virginia list is made up of a total of 80 companies, split into three groups: 39 small employers (fewer than 100 employees) 15 mid-sized employers (100-250 employees), and 26 large-sized employers (more than 250 employees). (more…)
Spectrum Hires LoriAnn Penman as Director of Human Resources
LoriAnn Penman, MBA, SPHR, CCP joined Spectrum in October 2012 as Director of Human Resources. LoriAnn brings with her over twenty years of experience in human resources and business management. Her areas of expertise lie in compensation and total rewards, recruiting and retention initiatives, employee relations, and aligning human resource strategies with organizational goals. Her early career was spent as an accountant and corporate controller in the financial services and real estate industries. During this time, Human Resources fell under her management scope, and she has been focusing on it exclusively since 2005, holding leadership roles in the financial services and government contracting industries.
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JEFF WASSMER IS APPOINTED VICE CHAIRMAN OF VIRGINIA PORT AUTHORITY
December 4, 2012—Jeff Wassmer, President and CEO of Spectrum Comm Inc., was appointed by the Virginia Port Authority (VPA) Board of Commissioners to serve as its Vice Chairman on November 27th. He was first appointed to the VPA by Governor McDonnell on July 15, 2011. Since his appointment, Mr. Wassmer served as Chairman of the Security/Safety Committee and as a member of the Marketing/Business Development Committee. (more…)
Spectrum Places on Great Place to Work® 2012 Best Small & Medium Workplaces List
October 25, 2012 – Newport News,VA
Great Place to Work® names Spectrum #15 on their annual 2012 Best Small & Medium Workplaces list, published today by FORTUNE magazine. This list spanning the United States recognizes companies that have exceptional workplace cultures. Now in its ninth year, the competition is divided into two categories, Small (50-250 employees) and Medium (251-999 employees). (more…)
Spectrum congratulates Clara Anderson for being recognized as a “Top 40 Under 40” Honoree
October 15, 2012 – Newport News,VA For 14 years, Inside Business has recognized a group of 40 young, successful businesspeople in Hampton Roads. Last night, Spectrum’s own, Clara Anderson was recognized as one of the 2012 “40 Under 40” honorees. This award is not only about being good at what employees do at work but also there is a heavy emphasis on their involvement in the community as well. For a list of honorees, visit http://insidebiz.com/top40-under40-2012. (more…)