Hanford Mission Integration Solutions

HMIS was proud to attend the Tri-Cities Veterans Resource Expo last week, hosted by Columbia Basin Veterans Center! This annual event provides free employment resources, VA benefits information, housing services, social services, counseling and more to veterans and their families. The HMIS Veterans Advocacy for Learning, Opportunities and Resources, or VALOR, program is designed to provide support and resources to our employees, prospective employees and other members of the community who have honored us with their military service.?

If information needs to be shared or a story needs to be told, you can count on the HMIS Communications team to get it done; whether that’s in our employee newsletter, a sitewide email message, or even here on social media! We work hard to make sure HMIS employees and the Hanford workforce stay well informed, but the best part of our job is sharing the milestones and accomplishments our teammates achieve every day. Stay tuned for more great news, coming soon!?

??We are proud to participate in the Department of Energy’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP), dedicated to helping worksites improve workplace safety and health. HMIS has three separate VPP programs, one for our general contract, one for HAMMER and one for Safeguards and Security. This year, we received three VPP Star of Excellence Awards, which are awarded to sites that achieve an occupational injury and illness rate at least 75% below each of the applicable U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics industry averages, among other goals. Being awarded three Stars of Excellence highlights the commitment of our workforce in ensuring safety is our first priority – keep up the great (and safe) work! ??

?? Hanford Mission Integration Solutions has received a Governor’s Employer Award for Large Private Employer of the Year! ?? We were recognized for our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and provides equal opportunities for all employees. We strive to foster a sense of belonging, with an awareness of value, connection, respect and equal access. Congratulations to our HMIS team!

We want to give a HUGE thank you to Coby Sadler and David Kleinow, two incredible members of the HMIS Family who each received the President’s Life Saving Award. When tragedy struck, these two men were in the right place at the right time—and their selflessness and quick actions literally saved lives. Their courage and willingness to step up in the face of danger exemplify what it truly means to care for one another. Coby and David, you are both HEROES in every sense of the word. Thank you for being examples of true compassion and real bravery. The HMIS Family is so proud of you! #LifeSavingAward #HMISHeroes #ThankYou #TrueHeroes

We’re excited to recognize Deborah Mensinger, a longtime Tri-Cities resident and HMIS employee who generously donated a handful of pieces to support the Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation's Autumn Affair event! Deborah donated a limited-edition WSU Cougars painting, antique furniture pieces and unique Seattle Seahawks prints. Her donations are more than just items, they represent her deep connection to our community and her commitment to helping those facing cancer, an issue that has impacted her family. Deborah’s spirit of giving shines through not only in her support of the Cancer Center but through her generosity to those in need. Her dedication inspires us all. Thank you, Deborah, for all that you do! #CommunityStrong #GivingBack

Khoi Tran is a mechanical engineer with expertise on heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems supporting HMIS Facilities Engineering. He enjoys the challenge and variety of work including conceptual and definitive designs for Hanford facilities.? Khoi came to the U.S. from Vietnam when he was 17 years old. He enrolled in high school in Kent, WA, then graduated with an engineering degree from Washington State University. He has worked as an HVAC engineer on various projects including commercial, high-rises, K-12 schools, medical and laboratory buildings, semi-conductor facilities and new DOE construction at the Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility (MOX) at the Savannah River Site. Some of his favorite work was on engineering projects for the U.S. Navy along the East Coast from Virginia from to Maine. In 2010, he moved back west and worked at the Columbia Generating Station. In 2017, Khoi joined our team. His expertise and skills have been a great asset to both HMIS and our One Hanford customers. He says what he likes most about his job are the people and the dynamic environment.? If he wasn’t an engineer, Khoi would be a pharmacist. He said he has a very good memory for formulations and was interested in that in college as well. In his free time, Khoi enjoys taking walks and spending time with his family.???

The Kadlec Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation's 30th Annual Autumn Affair gala fundraiser was BIG! This is their BIGGEST fundraising event of the year, and this year was record-breaking. The event raised over $400,000 to support local cancer patients.?The music, the food, the people, the cause…it was a memorable and inspiring night. Thank you, Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation, and thank you Tri-Cities, for all you do to win the fight against cancer in our community.?

Did you know that Hanford surplus property is available for purchase online? The bidding process is free – just register for an account. To view the HMIS managed auctions, visit https://lnkd.in/gjFvdure.??

Thank you to our friends at Safe Harbor Support Center for hosting a wonderful Beggar’s Banquet fundraiser! The HMIS family loves coming together to support incredible nonprofits like this, especially when it includes sampling soups from local restaurants and trying to outbid others at the silent and live auctions. Congratulations to Safe Harbor – we know the funds raised will help support so many in our community. ?????