DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION AT INTERSTATES

Our values, vision, and why make us who we are today, and diversity and inclusion enhance this core. The things that make our workforce diverse are the same things that make it great. We don't just talk about diversity; we strive to live it.

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To grow diversity at Interstates, we're relying on our core and focusing on three key areas to make an impact at Interstates and around it.

Team Members

Our team members are the foundation at Interstates. We want everyone to bring their whole self to work to drive our success with their individuality.

Partnerships

We deliver high-quality work with unique perspectives to our clients, partners, and suppliers. Ultimately, this can help team members achieve their full potential.

Communities

We make a difference by engaging with our communities. Our community involvement provides an opportunity for team members to share their passions.

BUILDING INCLUSION INTO OUR CULTURE

An inclusive workplace takes intentionality from the entire organization—from leaders to team members. With the help of our inclusion team, we work towards a more inclusive workplace. We've done this by providing resources and training for our leaders, engaging with a diverse talent network, and creating a sense of belonging in our teams.

BUILDING INCLUSION INTO OUR CULTURE
LEVERAGING DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES WITH CLIENTS AND PARTNERS

LEVERAGING DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES WITH CLIENTS AND PARTNERS

Just as diversity improves our culture, it also enhances our work and partnerships. Every person brings their expertise and ideas to a project which leads to innovative solutions. We promote diverse participation across the organization for a holistic approach to our work. Each project is an opportunity to help team members achieve their full potential.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE WITH OUR COMMUNITIES

We take opportunities to contribute to our communities and inspire our team members to serve. We support underrepresented populations through partnering with local organizations, encouraging our teams to volunteer through our Engage program, and sponsoring community events.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE WITH OUR COMMUNITIES

SCOTT PETERSON, CEO

SCOTT PETERSON, CEO


"DE&I is an extension of our culture and one of our core values: Family. We live out this core value by supporting and encouraging each other through challenging times and good times. Our approach to DE&I builds upon this value by:

  • Providing psych safety for each other
  • Giving people space
  • Treating everyone with respect and dignity

Our goal is to attract, retain, and engage great people to be more innovative, motivated, and fulfilled. DE&I is a journey, not a destination."

WHAT OUR TEAM MEMBERS SAY

PARTNERING WITH VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY

Individuals with a military background often bring unique skills and perspectives to organizations including a great work ethic and strong teamwork and leadership skills. Their values frequently align with our culture. That’s why we collaborate with several organizations that help veterans and active military grow professionally and assist them with their transition to civilian life. From connecting with veterans at career fairs to GI bill benefit programs—see what organizations we collaborate with.

  • Army PaYS
  • Homebuilders Institute (HBI)
  • Offut AFB and Home Base Iowa
  • Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
  • Department of Veterans Affairs-Approved Apprenticeship Program

OUR JOURNEY

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an ongoing journey, and we’re committed to investing our time and resources to cultivate this. Our core values, vision, and why give us direction, and our teams build our success. This is how we’ve become who we are today and what will help us on this journey. Will you be a part of it?

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