Van Pools Blog

Multi-tasking comes naturally to LTC Janis Hatcher, U.S. Army Reserve. In late October, LTC Hatcher relocated from Georgia to California, handling the myriad activities necessary to move into a new home, a new office, and arrange local transportation for her commute. As a long-term vanpooler at Ft. McPherson, LTC Hatcher expected to transition into a VPSI van when she arrived in California, however she learned that there were no vanpools matching her commute. But she did not let that stop her. She quickly found enough people in her area, signed up as a driver, applied for the vouchers and started a van from her area on November 1, 2009. LTC Hatcher’s positive energy and ‘can do’ attitude extends beyond her unit as well, as she has also spread the word about the benefits of vanpooling throughout the U.S. Army Reserve, and three additional vans will start in December and January. A salute to LTC Hatcher for her commitment, not only to a safer America, but a cleaner, greener America too!