Overbilt Trailer Company, Drumright, was named Employer of the Year by the Oklahoma Association for Persons in Supported Employment (OK-APSE) during awards ceremonies recently in Tulsa at the Tulsa Southern Hills Marriott. Tulsa mayor Bill LaFortune presented the OK-APSE award to Overbilt general manager Bill Schiffmacher in recognition of Overbilt's practice of offering quality employment to individuals being assisted by Supported Employment.

Overbilt Trailers was nominated by the Supported Employment Program staff at Central Technology Center , Drumright, who described Schiffmacher and his firm as “a prime example of business that supports individual with disabilities. There have been times that Overbilt has created a job opening for an individual in Supported Employment to have a job. They also believe in teamwork on the job, social events with the community and they support other events as well.”

“Bill Schiffmacher understands people's special needs and has empathy for their personal life. These attributes distinguish him from many employers. His firm provides medical insurance and offers the opportunity for salary advancement. Bill and Overbilt have always believed in, and are committed to equal opportunity for all. They regularly demonstrate this by employing and accommodating employees with special needs,” said Danny Davis, Central Tech Supported Employment Training Specialist.