About

our mission statement

The mission of Be a Hero – Hire a Hero is to give all that want a chance to succeed, the opportunity to succeed. Since its inception, Be a Hero – Hire a Hero has established itself as a national leader in protecting and enhancing employment opportunities for veterans and individuals with disabilities. Be a Hero – Hire a Hero was founded in response to the increasing demand for services for veterans and individuals with disabilities. Additionally, we aim to promote inclusion into the mainstream employment world. Through its educational campaigns surrounding employment law, education opportunities, and assistive technology, the company facilitates the success of veterans, wounded warriors and individuals with disabilities and employers alike.

Jeffrey S. Klare is passionate about helping individuals find their place in the job market. He is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Hire Disability Solutions & Be a Hero – Hire a Hero, LLC employment consulting companies assisting corporations and organizations in the management of inclusion and diversity in the workplace, Mr. Klare cares. Mr. Klare serves as a consultant to many of the Fortune 1000 on the issue of Veterans & Disabilities in the workplace. Prior to founding these two award winning companies, Jeffrey Klare spent over 20 years in Human Resources. Mr. Klare has been instrumental in creating job opportunities for men and women left out of the world of work due to a disability or life direction.

Mr. Klare was an Executive Board Member of the President's Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities and former Chairperson of the New York State Rehabilitation Council and past Chair of the Employment Committee. He has also Chaired the New York State Business Leadership Network and has been Chairperson of The New York State Disability Mentoring Day Committee; in addition to these accomplishments he served as Principal for a day for the NYC School System. Mr. Klare has lectured on issues regarding diversity & employment to organizations ranging from Columbia School of Business to Harvard University. He has also appeared on the Weekend Today Show and has been featured in Fortune Magazine, Crain's New York Business, The Daily News, The Bergen Record and Bloomberg Radio. Currently Mr. Klare is designing a Multi Country Employment Initiative that will include 20 countries across Europe.