Troop Support and Community Outreach

Employee Efforts

Taking a Local Approach

Our employees generously support their local communities, and often are matched in their endeavors with company dollars or help from their colleagues at TriWest.

Dan N.
Boy Scouts of America
During the 27 years before President George W. Bush called upon Americans to volunteer hours in their communities, TriWest auditor Dan was doing just that in the world of scouting. Like many boys, Dan took the Boy Scout's oath, but unlike most, he stayed on through adulthood and advanced to become a leader holding various positions over the years.

His scouting resume is almost three full pages of single spaced entries. His honors include the Silver Beaver, the highest level of scouting recognition at the council level, and he is presently an assistant council commissioner for the Boy Scouts of America council in his home state.

Kelly K.
National Guard
With seven years of active duty service in the Air Force Reserves, Kelly performs volunteer work every weekend—about 60 hours per month. She ensures that the 944th Fighter Wing meets Air Force physical requirements and takes the appropriate steps to disqualify anyone who doesn't meet the standards. As a program integrity analyst at TriWest, she also is the person Reservists go to if they have questions about their TRICARE benefits.

"I thank the military for my strong work ethic and the ability to adapt easily to different work environments," said Kelly.

Isaac B.
Police Reserves
IT Infrastructure Project Manager Isaac has volunteered more than 20,000 hours with his hometown's Police Reserves. He assists with traffic enforcement, supports Homeland Security needs at the airport, and works the streets responding to calls for service and emergency traffic aid. Like career officers, he also wears the official police "blues" from head to toe.

Lara S.
Crisis Nursery
For more than a decade, Communications Manager Lara has volunteered at her local Crisis Nursery—a temporary home to children who have been abandoned or abused.

"The have a huge capacity and need for love and attention," she says. "They hug you and hold your hand and don't want you to leave. When you look into their eyes, you can't imagine how someone could hurt or endanger such an innocent little person."

Wendy M.
Relay for Life
Senior Administrative Assistant Wendy, a 12-year cancer survivor, organizes an annual TriWest team of walkers for the American Cancer Society's all-night "Relay for Life." Her efforts have raised thousands of dollars for the cause.

"Relay for Life represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day, cancer will be eliminated," Wendy said.

Linda D.
Packages for Troops
After meeting a young soldier preparing for deployment, a customer service representative working in TriWest's TRICARE Service Center thought, "That could be my son going over there." So Linda enlisted friends, colleagues and strangers to adopt the 650 soldiers of the Army's 1st Cavalry, 13th Signal Battalion. They regularly send care packages to the troops—toothbrushes, vitamins, wet wipes,ready-to-eat spaghetti, ravioli, Crystal Lite, hard candy and more.

Her generous spirit has garnered attention in local newspapers, such as the Modesto Bee and Merced Sun-Star, and official recognition from the U.S. Congress.