COLD SPRING, Ky. — A Killeen, Texas, company that makes it part of their business strategy to hire veterans will receive the inaugural DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Medium Employer of the Year award

The award will be presented Aug. 1 during the 95th DAV National Convention in Atlanta

Z Systems Corp., a company that specializes in logistics engineering, information technology and international development, is a private contractor working for the Department of Defense

“Z Systems Corp. routinely executes large recruiting efforts for add-on missions to current contracts,” said CEO Michael McCoy. “During these efforts, Z Systems expedites veteran resumes through the application process when their military occupational specialty from their military years aligns with the open positions

“We recognize that these individuals require less training, less clearance effort and an expedited ability to perform job functions faster than civilian personnel who are not veterans,” McCoy said

According to the company, 63 percent of Z System’s workforce is comprised of veterans; 25 percent of their total employees are disabled veterans.

“This company illustrates what we already know,” said DAV National Commander Moses A. McIntosh Jr. “Veterans and disabled veterans have experience and capabilities that any company would find valuable

“Z Systems is ensured for continued success largely because of their veteran workforce.”