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Missouri

Committee Leadership

Mr. Tom Krahenbuhl State Chair
Mr. Will Johnson State Vice Chair
Mr. Tracy Beckette State Chair Emeritus
Mr. Lee Metcalf State Chair Emeritus
Mr. Dave Woolley Area 1 Chair
Mr. Michael Woods Area 2 Chair
Mr. James Breckinridge  Area 3 Chair
Mr. Steve Vanderhoof Area 4 Chair
Mr. Sam Bushman Area 5 Chair
Mr. Will Johnson Area 6 Chair
Vacant Area 7 Chair
Mr. Truman Hardy Area 8 Chair
Vacant Area 9 Chair
Ms. Shelda Sternberg Volunteer Coordinator
Ms. Michelle Carlson Director, Employer Outreach
Mr. John Hathcock Director, Military Outreach
Mr. Keith Crumley Military Outreach Assistant
Mr. Joseph Toepke Director, Awards
Dr. Joe King Director, Training
Ms. Samona Kosfeld Director, Ombudsman
Vacant Asst. Director, Ombudsman
Ms. Kaitlin Brothers Director, Public Affairs
Mr. Sam Bushman Director, BossLift

 

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

Steven Brothers Volunteer Support Technician 2302 Militia Drive
Jefferson City MO 65101
573-638-9625
steven.g.brothers.ctr@army.mil

News

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March 16, 2023ESGR Announces 2023 James M. Roche Spirit of Volunteerism Award Recipients

WASHINGTON – Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of the James M. Roche Spirit of Volunteerism Award. The recipients are ESGR volunteers nominated by their respective ESGR State Committee Chairs for their exceptional contributions to ESGR’s mission over a sustained period of time.

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March 13, 2023Department of Defense Announces 2023 Employer Support Freedom Award Finalists

WASHINGTON – Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) proudly announces the 30 finalists for the 2023 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The finalists include small and large private and public sector employers nominated by a National Guard or Reserve Component employee employed in their organization. ESGR received 1,863 nominations for this prestigious award for employers throughout the 50 states, Guam-CNMI, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and District of Columbia. 

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January 31, 2023ESGR welcomes new Executive Director

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – U.S. Navy Capt. Jonathan Townsend assumes the duties of Executive Director of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) from U.S. Navy Capt. Robbie Underhill Feb 1. In this role, Townsend leads the Department of Defense ESGR in its mission of facilitating and promoting a cooperative culture of employer support for National Guard and Reserve service.

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