Recognizing Suzanne Byers for 10 years at TVS
“Be kind and don’t sweat the small stuff” are the words of wisdom from Suzanne Byers as she reflects back on her decade at Transylvania Vocational Services (TVS). Her 10 years of dedicated service are decorated with glittering smiles, paint, and colored construction paper, as she has assisted with…
Joshua "Living the Dream" Smith — Quality Technician
“It is a family-oriented business, I love what they offer to individuals with disabilities. This is especially important to me since I have a child with autism.” Graduated from Rosman High School in 2010 Started at TVS in May 2018 First job at TVS: Quality Technician (level 1) Quality Technician…
TVS Newsletter — April 2020
Upgrading machinery and working united during COVID-19 Even with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, TVS remains strong in all aspects. This newsletter features equipment updates being implemented to benefit employees and keep up with growing demands, measures implemented to ensure participant…
Tiesha Hoffman — Employment Specialist
“If you are thinking of working for TVS, GO FOR IT! Learn as much as you can now, and prepare yourself for the professional world by asking as many questions as you can.” Grew up in Rosman Graduated from Rosman High School in 2014 Graduated from Brevard College in 2018 with double major in English &…
Gregory S. Finch — Maintenance Supervisor
Grew up in Fletcher, NC Graduated from West Henderson HS in 1984 Other Education: AB Tech for Welding; Continuing Education Certificates in Construction Theory, Confine Space Rescue, Video Jet, Infrastructure Started at TVS in June 2011 Why TVS? I was looking to get back into plant maintenance and…
Dakota McCall — Warehouse Associate
Grew up in Pisgah Forest Attended Brevard High School; taking online courses at Blue Ridge to get HS diploma Started at TVS in April 2016 Why TVS? My Dad and older brother work at TVS – hearing how much they enjoyed their jobs made me want to work here. First job here: Production Worker 2nd Shift…
Maddy Shannon — Direct Support Provider
Born in Chattanooga, yet grew up in Brevard since age 2 Graduated Brevard High School in 2015 Work prior to TVS: Cashier at Bi-Lo for 2 years High School Experience that inspired you to apply at TVS: helping out with and interacting with my disabled and special needs peers. Started at TVS in…
TVS Newsletter — 2019 Recap
Expanding programs & growing business This 2019 recap newsletter highlights important moments such as; the new Pre-ETS program, ‘No Limits’ art shows, warehouse expansion, and sales growth with U.S. government contracts. Also included are manufacturing “fun facts” and summary statistics for Programs…
TVS Continues Essential Work for U.S. Government and Initiates New Ways to Assist Program Participants Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Brevard, NC (March 30,2020) — As a manufacturer of food that is essential for assistance programs and the U.S. military, Transylvania Vocational Services (TVS) is working hard to continue the production and packaging of their Mountain Maid products while maintaining safe procedures for all employees…