TVS DSP Carolyn Trapp celebrates 15th anniversary!

Residential Direct Support Professional (DSP) Carolyn Trapp is celebrating her 15th anniversary at TVS! “Carolyn has brought us a wealth of knowledge and lived experience,” said Carla Hill, TVS Programs Director. “She is a dedicated and loyal TVS employee. She has shared her compassion with us for 15 years and I hope she will be with […]

Celebrating Brooke’s 10th Anniversary at TVS

“I knew I wanted to help and give back because I can’t imagine doing anything else,” said TVS INTERACT Program Supervisor Brooke Wilson. “There is never a question if I am helping people; I see it every day.” Brooke is celebrating her 10th anniversary of serving and giving back to individuals with disabilities at Transylvania […]

TVS Proudly Welcomes New CEO

  Transylvania Vocational Services (TVS) is proud to welcome Lora Allemeier as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). “I’m excited and humbled to have the opportunity to lead TVS in its 57th year in providing meaningful employment to individuals with disabilities and to our community,” said Allemeier. “I am committed to build upon the extraordinary […]

TVS donates Baking Mixes to local food pantries

  Transylvania Vocational Services (TVS) recently donated four different bakery mixes to the Sharing House and the Hunger Coalition of Transylvania County. “Knowing the food we manufacturing can reach a member of our community in need is always a good day for us,” said TVS Director of Business Development Nan Higgins. “We look forward to […]

Hurricane Helene Impact Statement

To Our Valued TVS Partners – We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming support we’ve received in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Your emails, texts, thoughts, and prayers have been deeply appreciated during this challenging time. Over the past few days, our primary focus has been the well-being of our TVS employees […]

TVS celebrates NDEAM 2024

  Transylvania Vocational Services (TVS) today announced it is joining the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy in recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October. The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate about disability employment opportunities and celebrate the many […]

TVS, Dover Foods Expand Leadership Team

In this period of growth and evolution, Transylvania Vocational Services (TVS) and Dover Foods are proud to announce the expansion of their leadership team. Recently, Chris Kelly, VP of Food Safety and Quality Assurance, and Mark Murphy, Chief Operating Officer (COO), joined the team, bringing expertise in quality, manufacturing, and finance. Kelly and Murphy’s leadership […]

James Rigsby Celebrates a Decade at TVS

James Rigsby is celebrating his 10th anniversary at TVS as a level III Material Handler. Over the last decade, James has gained experience and grown with TVS. “I have learned to adapt to new things and to have more patience,” he said. “I enjoy getting to provide needs for production. I really love everything about […]

TVS Staff and Artists Recognized at MARC Annual Awards Luncheon

Each year The Marketing Association of Rehabilitation Centers of North Carolina (MARC) collaborates to host the “Annual Awards Luncheon and Art Exhibit” and celebrates the opportunity for members to gather for meetings, awards, lunch, and overall togetherness.  This year it was held at the Highland Lake Inn on October 14th, and nonprofits from across North […]

TVS Employee Giving Tree

Transylvania Vocational Services (TVS) hosted the third annual “Give Back, Get Back” employee donation event over the last three months. This year TVS offered a new internal donation event! The TVS Giving Tree supported employees with children 18 years or younger, based on the traditional Angel Tree. “The Giving Tree was a way for us […]