A Statement from Altec’s Chairman and CEO, Lee Styslinger, III

“Each of us is troubled and heartbroken by the devastating events that have taken place in our country with the horrendous death of George Floyd and others. Like all Americans, we are feeling a sense of grief, anger and frustration. I would encourage us to openly and honestly talk about what we can do individually, as a company and as a country to help unite and heal our nation. Simply put, we all have a responsibility to end systemic discrimination and intolerance. Where there is still bigotry, we must find ways to create meaningful change in our communities and throughout our society. Every citizen has the inalienable right to live with respect, dignity and peace.

All of us must do our part to ensure there is justice and equality for all people. At Altec, I can assure you that we will continue to advocate for social justice and reconciliation, and will ensure that it is meaningful, impactful and sustainable. We have always invested in programs and partnerships that are part of the solution. To that end, Altec will continue to identify opportunities through our corporate giving, local and national leadership initiatives and the support our Foundation can provide to create a positive and lasting impact within all the communities we serve. We will partner with community leaders to listen to every voice, react to every concern and then focus on creating meaningful solutions to societal injustice.

During pivotal times like these, Altec’s values have always provided us with a sense of clarity and purpose. Those values remind us that faith, respect for others and putting people first remain our guiding principles. Let each of us use this challenging period in our country’s history to embrace our diversity, promote justice, help end division and strengthen this great nation. God bless each of you, your families and God bless America!”

Lee Styslinger, III