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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 15 D E C E M B E R 1 1 , 2 0 1 7 F O C U S H R / R E C R U I T M E N T Among them is Paula Kowalsky, a Navy veteran who works as a credit manager who recalls being in boot camp with a lot of other women but often wonders where they have all gone. "I can't believe they're still all in the military," she says. Tilson's hiring spree At Tilson, growing demand for data and wireless communications infrastruc- ture has spurred a nationwide expan- sion drive and hiring spree. It's now up to about 400 employees, about half of whom are veterans. Joshua Broder, the company's CEO and majority owner who comes from a military background himself, says veterans fi t right in with the fi rm's hard-charging culture. "We really want people who support their team and who want their peer group to be higher-performing because of their presence," Broder says. " at's where veterans come in for us." C O N T I N U E D O N F O L L OW I N G PA G E » Maine's veterans by the numbers S O U R C E : Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services World War II: 5,968 Gulf War: 34,341 Vietnam era: 44,581 Korean conflict: 10,853 Wartime veterans: 95,743 Peacetime: 21,039 Female: 9,074 Male: 107, 708 Total: 116,782 FOR YOUR BUSINESS AND YOUR LIFE, J O I N T H E FA M I LY AT Having Chalmers as a partner is as essential as a good roof: rain or shine, I know I'm covered! —Justin McIver, Owner, Main Eco Homes Building 20-30 super-efficient homes each year takes serious focus. With a busy family life, too, Justin doesn't have time to spend making sure his insurance is up to date. That's why he's happy to be part of the Chalmers family. "I trust them 100% to make sure I'm covered. They're proactive, thorough and responsive— all you'd ask for in a good partner!" Call us at 800-360-3000 or visit ChalmersInsuranceGroup.com Like us on P R O U D L Y F E A T U R I N G