Regional Veterans’ Employment CoordinatorOffice of Strategic Outreach, Veterans’ Employment and Training Service, Department of Labor
Roxann Griffith began serving as the Regional Veterans’ Employment Coordinator (Dallas Region) for the U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) in 2015. She provides employment resources and expertise through outreach to businesses, employer groups, veterans’ organizations, state workforce partners, and government agencies.
In taking this role, Roxann has worked with Amazon, Google, Fujitsu, Marriott, Mercuria, GM, Toyota, VISA, Sunbelt Rentals, FastPort, Service King, Southwest Airlines, Kohl’s, La Quinta, HMS, DART, Aramark, UPS, FedEx, DHL, Fox News, Cisco, Raytheon, Starbucks, L-3 Communications, Delta Airlines, Bell Helicopters, FEMA, GameStop, Frito Lay, Johnson & Johnson, Lockheed Martin, MedSynergies, Comcast, T-Mobile, ATT, Verizon, Department of Veterans Affairs, Social Security Administration, OSHA, OFCCP, Starz Network, U.S. Border Patrol, Time Warner, Volt, Walmart, American Airlines, 7-Eleven, TD Industries, New Orleans Police Department, Addison Police Department, Huffines Auto, JB Hunt, Tyson Foods, RMS Aerospace, Vive Network, McLane Trucking, Interstate Batteries, Berkshire Hathaway, American Standard, GLP Financial, Sewell Automotive, Recon Realty, Park Place Auto Group, University of Puerto Rico partnered with the VA, and several other organizations.
Roxann brings more than 20 years of professional service as a U.S. Air Force veteran and the Assistant Regional Manager for the Texas Veterans Commission. She began her USAF career as an Electrical Engineer; with career progression she worked as a Supervisor, Personnel Reliability Program Certifier, and Security Manager. Upon retirement in 2012, she served in the Operations Manager role for the largest Aircraft Maintenance Unit in the Air Force. Throughout her Air Force career, Roxann supported both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. She received several decorations to include a Commendation Award from the Inspector General of the Department of Defense.
Roxann has a Master of Science in Organizational Management and Performance Improvement with a concentration in Human Resources from Grantham University. She is working on a PhD in Organizational Management and International Business at Trident University International.
Website:U.S. Department of Labor – https://www.veterans.gov/