Take your next step in a culture that shares your values.
We value and respect the service and skills our Veterans, active reserve service members, and transitioning military bring to their careers at Allstate.
The experience and integrity shown by our current and former members of the armed forces reflects our core values and enriches our culture. We’re committed to recruiting Veteran candidates and enhancing the experience of our employee Veterans. We also strongly consider Veteran-owned businesses as suppliers, and we’re constantly expanding our Veteran community outreach efforts.
Allstate Veterans Engagement Team & Supporters
To honor and extend our commitment to our valued employee Veterans, we created the Allstate Veterans Engagement Team & Supporters (AVETS) employee resource group. AVETS leverages the strength of our inclusive diversity to support our employees and our business.
It also provides a forum for all employees who are Veterans or actively serving in a reserve capacity, as well as spouses, family members, and supporters of the military and Veterans.
Awards and Recognition
We’re humbled and proud to be have been recognized for our commitment to our Veterans:
- Military-Friendly Employer Gold Award by G.I. Jobs
- Military Spouse-Friendly Employer by G.I. Jobs
- Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESRG) Signed Statement of Support
Giving Back
In 2018, we partnered with nonprofit military employment programs, Hiring Our Heroes, and the White House’s Joining Forces. Our AVETS members actively devoted themselves to volunteer activities in their local communities:
- 411 AVETS members planned/participated in volunteer projects
- 4,503.5 total volunteer hours were logged by AVETS members
We value and respect the service and skills our Veterans, active reserve service members, and transitioning military bring to their careers at Allstate. With the help of our Military Skills Translator tool, we at Allstate will be there to guide you to a position that you can be passionate about. Let’s work together and use your experience and abilities to improve our business and help you find a career you love.
Allstate Leadership
and the Military
A commitment to the military is built right into our foundation: Allstate was founded in 1931 by General Robert E. Wood, who developed his leadership skills in the 42nd Rainbow Division during World War I. Today, former military leaders play critical roles throughout our company, and we know that our Veteran leaders will continue to guide and shape our organization for years to come.
After leading teams of Marines as a Captain, John O’Donnell now leads teams as a Senior Vice President of the Allstate Brand Distribution division. He also volunteers as Allstate Veterans Engagement & Supporters AVETS’ executive sponsor, advocating for Veterans both within and outside of Allstate.
Jason Alcantara Jr served over eight years in the Army Reserve as a Military Policemen with one deployment to Iraq between 2003 and 2004. He’s the Platform Consultant for Allstate’s claim system and is the president of the employee resource group, Allstate Veterans Engagement Team & Supporters (AVETS). AVETS and Jason strive to make Allstate a place where veterans, active military members and their loved ones can thrive by building a supportive community with ample resources.
Joseph Pennington joined Allstate after serving a total of 12 years as a Navy Seabee. As the Director of Military Programs, Joseph is responsible for leading Allstate’s Military and Veteran programs, including recruiting, onboarding, networking, and business success metrics.
