In February at the NIB and NAEPB Realizing America’s Promise Conference 2026, outstanding employees from across the country were recognized for their dedication, leadership, and impact.
NSITE proudly congratulates all 2025 and 2026 Employees of the Year nominees and winners. We are especially honored to celebrate those who have strengthened their careers through NSITE’s training and workforce development programs, demonstrating how skill-building and professional development can open doors to new opportunities.
These nominees and winners are not only role models in their organizations, they are also graduates of programs designed to build confidence, sharpen skills, and support career advancement:
- Lance Ayers – Shipping & Receiving Coordinator, VisAbility (Pittsburgh, PA)
NSITE: Business Leaders Program (2022)
- Brent Burkholder – HR Project and Recruitment Manager, IFB Solutions (Winston-Salem, NC)
NSITE/NIB: Fellowship for Leadership; Business Management Training; Facilitator, Sourcing Specialist Certificate Program
- Amir Ghahremani – Assistive Technology Manager, Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (Utica, NY)
NSITE: Business Essentials
- Joseph Hedum – Production Line Leader, Alabama Industries for the Blind (Talladega, AL)
NSITE: Effective Supervision Course
- Jennifer Holloway – Production Assistant, LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired (San Francisco, CA)
NSITE: Customer Service Training
- Quan Leysath – BSC Contract Manager, LCI (Durham, NC)
Professional Development: Business Management Training; Contract Management Course
- Cesar Lopez – Jr. Systems and Network Administrator, East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind (Tyler, TX)
Professional Development: ETLB ProMOTE Pilot Class
- Jedidiah Moss – Customer Service Representative, Beyond Vision (West Allis, WI)
NSITE: Customer-Centered Communications (2024); Executive Leadership Development Program (2025)
- Hung Nguyen – Contract Closeout Specialist, Team Lead, Vibrant Works (San Antonio, TX)
NSITE: Business Essentials (2022); Effective Supervision (2024)
- Grayson Peddie – Digital Accessibility Specialist, Lighthouse Works (Orlando, FL)
NSITE/NIB: Cisco Academy Graduate
- Cigale Rivers – Employee Support Liaison, Louisiana Association for the Blind (Shreveport, LA)
NIB: ProMOTE; MOBI Computer Skills Training
- Stephanie Rioux – Customer Care Team Leader, Lighthouse Works (Orlando, FL)
NSITE: Business Essentials (2024)
- Antonio Rozier – Director of IT, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. (Seattle, WA)
NSITE: Business Essentials (2020)
- Johnathan Selfridge – Systems Administrator, NewView Oklahoma (Oklahoma City, OK)
NSITE: CompTIA A+ Certification
- Megan Sinks – Customer Care Specialist, Beyond Vision (West Allis, WI)
NSITE: Executive Leadership Development Program
- Terri Walker – HR Generalist, Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (Baltimore, MD)
NSITE: Sourcing Certification (2023)
Each of these professionals represents what’s possible when talent meets opportunity. Through hands-on learning, leadership development, and industry recognized training, they’ve built skills that translate directly into career growth and impact.
If your organization is seeking skilled, motivated talent—or wants to upskill your workforce—NSITE is here to help. Our nationally recognized training, sourcing, and career readiness programs develop high-performing candidates ready to contribute on day one.