Sue Myrick: “I would like to honor the Meineke Company today and their efforts to employ ex-offenders who have participated in the…”

“I would like to honor the Meineke Company today and their efforts to employ ex-offenders who have participated in the Second Chance Program. Meineke is one if not the first national company to actively hire ex-offenders returning from prison while also promoting opportunity within the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Through participation in this program, individuals are ready to not only enter but also contribute to the workforce once they have paid their debt to society. Meineke continues to promote participation in the Second Chance Program at all of its franchise meetings, in newsletters, and through a publication called Second Chance Profiles. This periodical is sent out company wide, and chronicles the personal story of employees who have truly exhibited the meaning of a life-changing experience. I commend Meineke CEO Ken Walker, Director of National Accounts Dave Holland, and Cordell Riley, President of Tortal, which serves as Meineke's online trading portal. The tireless efforts of these individuals and the commitment of their ex-offenders has spawned an authentic modern day success story.”