On Monday, June 1 during the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway, Xfinity will salute military community employees from across the company that are working to keep communities safe and connected.
Among those recognized are 23 employees actively serving in the National Guard who are responding to the current crisis. Five of those are Comcast employees from Florida:
- Luis Blanco, Technician – Jacksonville
- Peter DePasquale, Technician – Boca Raton
- Peterson Ferlene, Technician – Miami
- Mitch Riviera, Technician – Pompano Beach
- Herbert Wade III, Technician – Sebring
Xfinity will replace its logo that typically adorns each windshield with these selfless Comcast employees’ names and a patriotic red, white and blue design.
“Our company is proud of its military community employees, both veterans and those serving today in the National Guard and reserve, who are on the frontlines of the fight against the pandemic,” said Brigadier General (Ret.) Carol Eggert, Senior Vice President of Military and Veteran Affairs at Comcast NBCUniversal. “The dedication of these military employees as they leave an impact in our communities showcases Comcast’s core service values in these difficult times and represents a unique and powerful way our teammates continue to respond to this global crisis.”
Nationally, approximately 50,000 National Guard and reserve service members are mobilized in response to the pandemic and more than 2,000 Comcast NBCUniversal employees serve in the National Guard and reserve. As a military-ready company, Comcast NBCUniversal is committed to ensuring these teammates have the resources and support they need to answer the call to service.
In addition, as the NASCAR Xfinity Series kicks off Dash 4 Cash at Bristol with Monday’s qualifier, Xfinity plans to make donations in each Dash 4 Cash race market that reaffirms their companywide commitment of connecting families, veterans and seniors to the digital tools necessary for navigating these challenging times.
Throughout the week, Xfinity will recognize these frontline heroes’ stories using #XfinitySalutes and on @XfinityRacing’s Twitter and Instagram outlets. For more information around Xfinity’s crisis response, visit xfinity.com/prepare.