Press Releases

NIB reinforces its message by connecting with the media around the country, both as an organization and on behalf of our associated nonprofit agencies. Below are our most recent media releases.

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National Industries for the Blind Announces New Board Members

New NIB associated agency and private sector members elected at board of directors annual meeting ALEXANDRIA, VA – National Industries for the Blind (NIB), the nation’s largest employment resource for people who are blind, announced the addition of five new members to its board of directors: Shellena Heber, Teri Shirk, and Edward Welsh join NIB’s […]

National Industries for the Blind Announces New Board Members

NIB associated nonprofit agency leaders Matt Koch and Kyle Johnson join NIB’s board of directors ALEXANDRIA, VA – National Industries for the Blind (NIB), the nation’s largest employment resource for people who are blind, announced the addition of Kyle Johnson and Matt Koch to its board of directors. Johnson and Koch join the NIB board […]

National Industries for the Blind Names Former Defense Logistics Agency Director to Its Board of Directors

Retired Army Lieutenant General Darrell K. Williams becomes the organization’s newest board member National Industries for the Blind (NIB), the nation’s largest employment resource for people who are blind, announced that retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Darrell K. Williams has joined its board of directors. Lt. Gen. Williams is vice president and managing director of […]

National Industries for the Blind Recognizes National Employees of the Year

National Industries for the Blind (NIB), the nation’s largest employment resource for people who are blind, honored Pam Chesser, winner of the 2020 Peter J. Salmon Award, and Sarah Heesen, winner of the 2020 Milton J. Samuelson Award, at a virtual awards ceremony during the 2021 NIB/National Association for the Employment of People Who Are […]