Committee Leadership
Mr. Rufus J. Smith	State Chair	Mr. Vince Gillam	Training
Mr. Anthony “Chip” Augello	State Vice Chair	Ms. Catherine Hufnagle	Central Area Chair
Mr. Robert “Lance” Meyer	Bosslift Coordinator	Mr. John DeBonis	East Area Chair
Ms. Lisa Priolisi	EIP Director	Mr. John Niemczura	NE Area Chair
Mr. Ernie Stone	Employer Outreach Director	Mr. Terry Witter	NW Area Chair
Mr. Tom Cunningham	Military Outreach Director	Mr. Mark Williams	South Area Chair
Mr. Randy Gasser	Ombudsman Director	Mr. Joe Ellis	West Area Chair
Ms. Elizabeth Jackson	Ombudsman Director, Assistant

Volunteer!

ESGR, a Department of Defense office, is comprised of dedicated and trained volunteers and staff. We will develop and promote employer support for Guard and Reserve service by advocating relevant initiatives, recognizing outstanding support, increasing awareness of applicable laws, and resolving conflict between employers and service members.

ESGR informs and educates service members and their civilian employers regarding their rights and responsibilities governed by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA). ESGR does not have statutory authority to enforce, but serves as a neutral, free resource to employers and service members. ESGR’s trained ombudsmen provide mediation of issues relating to compliance with USERRA.

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July 26, 2016Fallen Timbers Family Physicians honored by Department of Defense for extraordinary support

MAUMEE, Ohio – Northwest Ohio Region Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense program, announced Fallen Timbers Family Physicians was honored with an Above and Beyond Award in recognition of extraordinary support of its employee who serves in the U.S. Army Reserve.

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June 29, 2016RECIPIENTS OF SECRETARY OF DEFENSE EMPLOYER SUPPORT FREEDOM AWARD NAMED

WASHINGTON – The Department of Defense announced today the 15 recipients of the 2016 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the highest honor the department gives to employers for support of National Guard and Reserve employees.

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April 08, 2016PNC Bank, Regional President Bill McDonnell signs Statement of Support for Ohio National Guard and Reserve members.
TOLEDO, Ohio – The Ohio Committee Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense program announced PNC Bank Toledo Regional President Bill McDonnell signed a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve during a ceremony held March 23. Learn More.