By Stefante Randall (KTRE Reporter), see the original story here. LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) – Every October, the U.S. Department of Labor observes National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), which is meant to bring awareness to disability inclusion in the workplace. Burke Industries in Lufkin is among many East Texas businesses who not only observe NDEA […]
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Melanie Taylor Becomes CEO of Burke after Susan Rushing’s Retirement
By Grace Juarez, Reporter, Lufkin Daily News, see the original story here. Melanie Taylor has taken the helm as CEO of Burke after Susan Rushing retired last week. Rushing left Burke with 39 years of service to Burke, with 29 as CEO. “It marks the end of my career at Burke, but it doesn’t end […]
Rushing, Burke CEO of 29 Years Retires
This week, Susan Rushing, CEO of Burke, was honored and celebrated at her retirement reception. After 39 years of service and 29 years as Burke Chief Executive Officer, Rushing was showered with appreciation and adoration. Colonel Howard Daniel, Jr., Chair of Burke’s Board of Trustees presented a Board Resolution to acknowledge Rushing’s significant accomplishments at […]
Burke’s Chair Colonel Daniel Recognized as Outstanding Volunteer
Last week, at the 34th Annual Texas Council Conference in Houston, Colonel Howard Daniel Jr., Chair of Burke’s Board of Trustees, was presented with the Frank M. Adams Outstanding Individual Volunteer Service Award. The award is presented annually during the Texas Council Conference and identifies individuals and organizations who exemplify excellent volunteer service in the […]
Rushing Recognized for Exemplifying the “Spirit of a Social Worker”
On March 13, at the 24th Annual Mission Possible Conference in Nacogdoches, Susan Rushing, CEO of Burke, was presented with the Spirit Award by the SFA School of Social Work. The intent of the award is to identify and honor individuals who may not be social workers, yet they embody the spirit of social work […]
Mental Illness Not to Blame for Gun Violence Study Finds
February 6, 2019 GALVESTON, Texas – Released from the UTMB Newsroom Counter to a lot of public opinion, having a mental illness does not necessarily make a person more likely to commit gun violence. According to a new study, a better indicator of gun violence was access to firearms. A study by researchers at The University […]
