Ernest “Ernie” Tubbs
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Ernie Tubbs began his career at VGS in 1984, eventually supervising a large contract producing Dobie scouring pads for 15 years. Since 2002, he has overseen multiple aspects of VGS's operations, demonstrating adaptability and leadership while training individuals in business operations and job-readiness skills, not letting his visual impairment and physical disabilities limit him.
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In 1984, Ernest “Ernie” Tubbs began working at VGS in the wood shop, building bulletin boards for the U.S. Postal Service. In 1987, Ernie became the supervisor for one of VGS’ largest contracts, producing Dobie scouring pads. He oversaw a department of 50+ employees, who produced on average one million scouring pads each month. Ernie ran that department successfully for 15 years.
Since 2002, Ernie has held a unique position at VGS where he serves both sides of the agency’s work—vocational rehabilitation and social enterprise. He oversees the contract shop as well as order fulfillment and shipping, and continues his work with VGS’ Work Adjustment Program, training individuals in business operations and teaching job-readiness skills.
Ernie’s visual impairment and physical disabilities do not limit him. He is a dependable employee and for over 30 years has led by example and dedicated himself to the mission. His adaptability and leadership have inspired many people with disabilities and colleagues over the course of his accomplished career.
