One in a series honoring the Exchange’s 130 years of family serving family
Who she is: Sylvia Angleberger, Exchange Branch Store Manager, Ansbach & Illesheim Express
Years with the Exchange: In January, Angleberger marked 40 years with the Exchange, a milestone that reflects both dedication and heart.
Four decades of service: Her journey began in Germany as a temporary part-time cashier at the Foodland in Kitzingen. What started as a short-term role quickly became a lifelong career.
Angleberger has served in a range of positions, including Softlines, Hardlines, central checkout and as a cashier’s cage supervisor. Her leadership path grew through management roles such as sales area manager, customer support manager and branch store manager.
One of the highlights of her career has been attending Express conferences.
“Seeing former co-workers and still having that connection is wonderful,” she said. “Meeting my Exchange family again and again over the years has meant so much to me.”
Supporting those who serve: Angleberger leads Exchange missions supporting joint military operations and deploying troops worldwide from Ansbach and Illesheim.
“Supporting the deployed rotational troops has been a great honor,” she said. “The appreciation we receive from customers is very positive.”
As the daughter of a retired Soldier of 20 years, Angleberger feels a personal connection to the service members she supports every day having lived in the military community as a kid into adulthood.
“The connection with deployed Soldiers always fulfills me in being proud to serve and support,” she said. “It keeps great memories of my father in my heart.”
Her military roots give added meaning to even the busiest days at the Exchange. Each interaction is more than a transaction; it’s a reminder of family tradition and shared sacrifice.
A life shaped by military service: Growing up as a military brat gave Angleberger firsthand insight into the unique rhythm of military life, deployments, relocations and the strong bonds formed within the community.
That upbringing aligned with her career at the Exchange. Working in an organization that directly supports service members and their families allowed her to stay connected to the values she was raised with such as service, resilience and pride. Her father, Charles Angleberger, served as a storekeeper at the Wuerzburg Main Exchange in Germany, and her sister, Marissa Tireng, continues the family tradition working at Exchange headquarters in Dallas.
Family serving family: For Angleberger, the core value is her family’s legacy.
“My father worked for the Exchange for 25 years, and my sister currently has 41 years of service,” she said. “Together, we have more than 100 years of our family serving the military community.”
After 40 years, her enthusiasm remains as strong as ever toward the Exchange’s mission.
“It is an honor,” she said, “to serve those who serve.”
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