Trinity Metals supports tornado relief in Kentucky

The Indianapolis-based company donated $100,000 through its foundation.

The board of directors of Trinity Metals, an Indianapolis-based wholesaler, processor and trader of nonferrous metals, specialty metals and e-scrap, has presented the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, a nonprofit based in Louisville, Kentucky, with $100,000 from the Trinity Metals Foundation. The funds will be applied to the Kentucky Colonels’ $2 million challenge for emergency relief and rebuilding efforts following December’s tornados in western Kentucky.

Trinity’s board of directors has directed that up to 5 percent of the company’s annual profits be donated to fund charities such as the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, Wheeler Mission and local food banks, as well as trade school, college and university scholarships.

“Since being commissioned a Kentucky Colonel, I have been impressed with the range of people the Honorable Order helps and the lengths its trustees go to ensure every dollar contributed makes a big impact,” says Trinity Metals CEO Wade Conner. “The commonwealth of Kentucky has always been an important part of the Trinity success story, and it is only fitting that we support the tornado relief effort with our best efforts.”

On hand with Conner to present the $100,000 check was fellow board member and Kentucky Colonel Michael Dannenmaier, representing Trinity Metals board members Monika Conner and Hari Agrawal, as well as Senior General Manager Brian Holcomb, also a member of the Kentucky Colonels. Conner and Dannenmaier were in Madisonville, Kentucky, to participate in the Kentucky Colonels’ spring Day of Service.

Sherry Crose, executive director of the Kentucky Colonels, said, “The generosity of Trinity Metals and its foundation inspires the Honorable Order to carry on the 85-year tradition of helping those in need. On behalf of our trustees and Kentucky Colonels around the world, I thank you.”

As the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels continues to raise and distribute disaster relief funds, recent help came from a seemingly unlikely source. Two Indianapolis businesses – Trinity Metals and Hotel Tango Distillery – are teaming up to provide not one or two, but three barrels of Bourbon that the Colonels will sell to their contributing members. All proceeds from the sale of 648 bottles will be directed to organizations assisting victims of the December tornadoes.

“Kentucky Colonels’ generosity is always amazing and when Trinity Metals, Wade Conner and his team, approached the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels about this partnership with Hotel Tango, we were amazed once again,” said Colonel Sherry Crose, Executive Director of the Honorable Order. “We are honored to share these three hand-selected barrels with lucky Colonels country-wide. This is the first partnership of this kind in our history. Because the Colonels gave, we expect to raise more than $50,000 to lift up those in western Kentucky who lost so much.”

“Trinity Metals is honored to support the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels by sponsoring this Fundraiser with Hotel Tango for the Kentucky Tornado Relief Effort,” said Trinity Metals CEO Colonel Wade Conner. “The Commonwealth of Kentucky has always been an important part of the Trinity success story and it is only fitting that we support the tornado relief effort with our best efforts. The Board of Trustees of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels has the connections and networks in place to put our charitable dollars to work far more effectively than we ever could. It is an honor for us to be able to contribute to this good work.”

About Hotel Tango Distillery

Veteran-owned Hotel Tango Distillery, located in Indianapolis, Indiana creates disciplined spirits that bring people together. The distillery’s line of spirits includes Bourbon, Reserve Bourbon, Rye Whiskey, Vodka, Gin, Rum, Lemoncello, Orangecello and Cherry Liqueur. Coowner Travis Barnes is also a Kentucky Colonel.

As single barrel Bourbons, the three barrels have slightly different flavor profiles. Barrel 29 at 118.7 proof, is full of big flavors of cereal grains up front and sweet corn notes on the finish. Barrel 67 at 118.5 proof, features flavors of almond, cherry, and vanilla in the taste and aroma. Barrel 72 at 118.8 proof, presents sweet honey flavors on the front end, with floral notes throughout, and a caramel finish.

Hotel Tango distributes to retailers in 22 states and to many U.S. Military bases inside and outside of the continental US. Visit hoteltangodistillery.com for more information about Hotel Tango Distillery, spirits, locations and retail accounts. Shop their online store at shop.hoteltangodistillery.com.

About Trinity Metals

Trinity Metals is an international wholesaler and processor that specializes in upgrading nonferrous scrap metals to their highest economic level using the best practices and technology available. The predecessor of Trinity was founded as a Division of TVF, Inc. in Carmel, Indiana by Wade Conner in August 2001. In August 2008 Trinity purchased substantially all of the US metal processing assets from TVF, Inc. and rolled them into Trinity as it is known today. The Board of Directors of Trinity has directed that up to 5% of Trinity annual profits are to be donated to fund charities such as the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, Wheeler Mission, local food banks as well as trade school, college and university scholarships.

About the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels

The Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels is a 501©(3) entity dedicated to supporting charitable activities throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The organization is governed by an all-volunteer Board of Trustees. The “Kentucky Colonel” commission is an honorary title granted by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Since 1951, the organization has pursued its mission through annual grants totaling $55 million to more than 1,600 nonprofits. Of those Colonels’ contributions, 100% are awarded to nonprofits across the state. Each grant is thoroughly vetted by the trustees and staff. Though the corporate name is The Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, most know it by its long-term trademark, KENTUCKY COLONELS. Visit kycolonels.org to learn more.

“Trinity Metals and Hotel Tango sponsor a Bourbon Single Barrel raffle with the Honorable Order Kentucky Colonels.  All proceeds to go to the Kentucky Tornado Relief Effort.”

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