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Minnesota

Committee Leadership

Mr. Chad Sackett State Chair
Vacant State Vice Chair
Mr. Jim Finley Employer Outreach Director
Mr. Tom Haugo Military Outreach Director
Mr. Rich Kemp Public Affairs Director
Mr. Bob Adams Assistant Public Affairs Director 
Mr. John  Kingrey Training Director
Mr. Mathew Meyer Ombudsman Director
Mr. Everett Doolittle Assistant Ombudsman Director
Mr. Bob Murphy Assistant Ombudsman Director
Mr. Jack Grams Awards Director
Mr. Bob Boone Bosslift Coordinator
Vacant Volunteer Management Coordinator
Ms. Lois Robinson Region 1 Chair
Mr. Ron Lindgren Region 1 Co-Chair
Mr. Fred Godec Region 2 Chair
Mr. Doug Broich Region 3 Chair
Vacant Region 4 Chair
Mr. Doug Broich Region 5 Chair
Mr. Jim Kelzenberg Region 6 Chair
Mr. Dave Bambenek Region 7 Chair
Msr. Everett Doolittle Region 7 Co-Chair
Mr. Tom Haugo Region 7 Co-Chair
Mr. John Kingrey Region 7 Co-Chair

  

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.

Contact Information

Bruce Cherney Volunteer Support Technician Contractor Ben Franklin Center, Arden Hills Army Training Site 1536 Ben Franklin Dr., #103
Arden Hills MN 55112
651-282-4487
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
bruce.a.cherney.ctr@army.mil

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February 16, 2025The Nook supervisor honored with Department of Defense Patriot Award

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Army National Guard Spc. Sierra Siefert presented the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award to her manager, Mike Runyon. The award was given Feb. 12 at The Nook in recognition of Mike’s support for her service to the Minnesota Army National Guard.

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February 14, 2025Cintas Corporation supervisor honored with the Department of Defense Patriot Award

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Sgt. Auston Spude presented the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriotic Employer Award to his supervisor Zachary Yarger. The Patriotic Employer Award was presented at Cintas company headquarters in Saint Paul recently.

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February 12, 2025Precision Garage Door Twin Cities honored with Department of Defense Patriotic Employer Award

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Spc. Isaac Woodrich presented the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriotic Employer Award to his supervisor Joe Bailey. The Patriotic Employer Award was presented at the Precision Garage Door company’s headquarters in Saint Paul.

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