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Retired TVS CEO Shares Her Breast Cancer Survival Experience

Retired TVS CEO Shares Her Breast Cancer Survival Experience

When Nancy Stricker got hit with her second diagnosis of breast cancer in 2012, 14 years after her first, she knew she needed to prepare herself for battle.
“There is a fine line between knowing that you can surrender to God’s will for your life, and not being willing to surrender your life,” Stricker said. “And so, I found it a fine line to walk.”
Her first diagnosis was in 1998, and it was treated quickly, with surgery and radiation.
“I was extremely blessed, and I went on with my life, with no real residual effects,” Stricker said. “You never really say that anybody’s cancer is minor or that they come out unaffected, even if one survives.”
Stricker led Transylvania Vocational Services (TVS), a social enterprise contract manufacturer in Brevard that hires people with disabilities, for 43 years...read more

New Brand Name Introduced for TVS’ Commercial Manufacturing Division

New Brand Name Introduced for TVS’ Commercial Manufacturing Division

TVS will be using the name Cermount for its commercial contract manufacturing division. The name provides distinction from the People Services and US Government contracting parts of the organization, which go by Transylvania Vocational Services and TVS respectively. The new name and logo evolved from a several month branding process led by globally recognized branding firm, Tungsten Branding, which is also located in Brevard.

USDA Honors TVS with Two Contractor of the Year Awards

USDA Honors TVS with Two Contractor of the Year Awards

TVS was recognized for outstanding support and service by two distinct agencies withing the United States Department of Agriculture. Marking the 4th time in 12 years that the USDA has honored TVS with such accolades, Becky Alderman, COO, and Nancy Stricker, board member and retired CEO, attended the June 22 ceremoney in Washington, D.C. to accept the award. Read a full account of the event from the Transylvania Times here 07.27.17_TVS Receives Two USDA Contractor Of The Year Awards

Chamber of Commerce Honors TVS as Business of the Year

Chamber of Commerce Honors TVS as Business of the Year

In addition to enjoying a lovely evening with other members celebrating the achievements of the Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce, TVS team members were delighted to be awarded, for the second time, the Business of the Year Award. Retired CEO Nancy Stricker and current CEO Jamie Brandenburg co-accepted the award on TVS behalf.  To read more about the event, in a story by the Transylvania Times, click here01.23.17_TVS Wins Chamber Business of Year Award