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Committee Leadership

Mr. Mark Hennessey State Chair
Mr. Joseph Ely State Vice Chair
Mr. Rick White Employer Outreach Director
Mr. John Schutt Military Outreach Director
Ms. Kimberly Hemming  Public Affairs Director
Mr. Lynn Albi Training Director
Mr. Aaron Lechner Ombudsman Director
Ms. Heidi Ernst Awards Director
Mr. Brian Bartony Bosslift Coordinator
Ms. Mary Rathje Volunteer Coordinator
Mr. Carl DeBard Area Chair Denver
Mr. Rob Brazell Area Chair Boulder
Mr. Todd Riley Area Chair Brighton
Mr. Lou Brackett Area Chair Grand Junction
Mr. Darell Zimbleman Area Chair Larimer/ Weld
Vacant Area Chair Montrose
Mr. Jim Stanko Area Chair Steamboat
Mr. Mark Lilevjen Area Chair Pikes Peak
Mrs. Julie Justman Area Chair Pueblo

 

Colorado Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (COESGR) is a Department of Defense office, led and operated by dedicated volunteers and staff whose mission is to gain and maintain employer support for Guard and Reserve service by recognizing outstanding support, increasing awareness of USERRA, resolving conflicts through mediation and developing initiatives to increase employment opportunities for military service members and veterans. This dedicated field committee numbers a continuing growing cadre of well over 184 volunteers reaching out to employers and military service members in nine different functional areas such as Employer and Military Outreach, Public Affairs, Ombudsmen, Training, and Special Programs throughout the State and for many, serving in more than one functional area.

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Contact Information

Alexis Tegtman Volunteer Support Technician Contractor 6848 S. Revere Parkway
Centennial CO 80112
720-250-1176
alexis.r.tegtman.ctr@army.mil

News

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August 17, 2024A Proclamation on National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, 2024

A Proclamation on National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, 2024

WASHINGTON -- Every member of the National Guard and Reserve forms a link in the chain of honor that stretches back far before our Nation’s founding.  Throughout the centuries, these extraordinary citizens have committed themselves to a life of service and sacrifice for the United States.  During National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, we show gratitude for the members of our National Guard and Reserve, who protect, defend, and serve our Nation.  And we thank their patriotic civilian employers, who go above and beyond to support their mission.

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July 12, 2024ESGR Announces 2024 Secretary of Defense Freedom Award Recipients

Fifteen Exceptional Employers Recognized for Top Honor

WASHINGTON ­– The Department of Defense is pleased to announce the 15 recipients of the 2024 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award--the highest U.S. government honor to employers for support of National Guard and Reserve employees.

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May 29, 2024Secretary of Defense appoints John F. Sampa as Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve National Chair

ARLINGTON, Va. –­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has appointed retired Command Sgt. Maj. John F. Sampa, as the National Chair for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. ESGR’s National Chair is an official Department of Defense volunteer position.

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