KINGSPORT, Tenn., April 14, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eastman has been recognized as a 4 Star Employer in the 2025 VETS Indexes Employer Awards. The award recognizes Eastman for its strong commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing and supporting U.S. military veterans and the military-connected community.

"We are honored to be recognized once again for our support of U.S. military veterans, guard members and reservists," said Travis Smith, Executive Vice President, and executive sponsor for EVETS, Eastman’s veterans resource group. "The training they receive through their military service is invaluable to Eastman and contributes to our ongoing success."

"Eastman has demonstrated exceptional support for veterans and the military-connected community, earning the organization one of the most prestigious awards possible in the VETS Indexes Employer Awards program," said George Altman, president of VETS Indexes. "Even as more organizations than ever before are recognizing the uniquely valuable skills that veterans bring as employees, the efforts of Eastman to recruit, retain, develop, and support those who served, as well as their families, stand out from the pack. Eastman is among the very best veteran employers, and its program can serve as a model for others."

This year, a record total of 349 organizations completed and submitted surveys for the VETS Indexes Employer Awards. Of those participants, VETS Indexes recognized 294 organizations across the following award levels: 5 Star Employer, 4 Star Employer, 3 Star Employer, and Recognized Employer. Not every responding organization made the cut – only those that demonstrated a strong commitment to veterans, members of the National Guard and Reserves, and military spouses. Participating organizations included companies large and small, government agencies and departments, nonprofit groups, colleges and universities.

This in-depth survey and recognition program analyzes employers’ policies, practices, and outcomes in detail, across the following 5 categories:

• Veteran job candidate recruiting and hiring
• Veteran employee development and retention
• Veteran-inclusive policies and culture
• Support for members of the National Guard and Reserves
• Military spouse/family support 

About Eastman
Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2024 revenue of approximately $9.4 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

About VETS Indexes
VETS Indexes is a leading voice on veteran employment issues, overseeing the VETS Indexes Employer Awards, hosting the Employing U.S. Vets Conference, unearthing unique and unprecedented data on veteran employment through the Veteran Employment Benchmarking Service, and developing custom indexes, linked to financial products, that track the performance of the publicly traded companies that have established themselves as the best employers for veterans.

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Contacts

Jennifer Heronema
Eastman Corporate Communications
jenniferm.heronema@eastman.com
(423) 229 5826