Jeffrey M. Ettinger, president/CEO, Hormel Foods Corporation, Austin, has pledged the company’s continued support for America’s veterans.

The company president made this pledge to Norman E. Hecimovich Employer Support for Guard and Reserve, Region 6 chair.

Hecimovich presented Ettinger with the ESGR’s official “Signed Statement of Support” for all soldiers serving the United States of America.

Hormel Foods Corporation has been a long-time supporter of American veterans.

According to Hecimovich, “Starting with Desert Storm the company implemented a military bonus program for their employees who were called to duty and once again implemented the program for the Iraqi Freedom and Afghanistan wars.”

The program provides a bonus equivalent to a week of full pay for each month the employee is called to duty.

Ettinger said the program is designed to provide additional support for the company’s employees and their families during service to their country.

“Since 2003 the company has issued in excess of $450,000 in military bonus payments to our employees called to service,” Ettinger said.

“We are proud of all men and women who chose to serve our country in the military and pleased to be able to provide this support to our employees and their families.”

Hormel Foods Corporation is a Fortune 500 Company based in Austin. They have plants in 12 cities and have 19,000 employees.

They are multinational manufacturer and marketer of high-quality, brand name food and meat products for consumers throughout the world.