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Oregon

Committee Leadership

Mr. James Cunningham State Chair
Mr. Cecil Owens  State Vice Chair
Vacant Employer Outreach Director
Mr. Cecil Owens Military Outreach Director
Mr. Cory Grogan  Public Affairs Director
Mr. Rich Thibodo  Training Director
Ms. Dianne Nordhaus Ombudsman Director
Vacant Awards Director 
Mr. Greg Malkasian Volunteer Coordinator
Vacant Area 1 Chair
Mr. Greg Malkasian Area 2 Chair
Mr. Craig Frangente  Area 3 Chair
Mr. Keith Schwartz Area 4 Chair
Mr. Pete Goodrich Area 5 Chair
Mr. Jack Johnson Area 6 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

Andrew Philpott Volunteer Support Technician Contractor PO Box 14350
Salem OR 97309
971-355-4279
andrew.e.philpott.ctr@army.mil

Cecil Owens National Guard State Director 230 Geer Drive NE
Salem OR 97310
971-355-3551
Cecil.j.owens2.civ@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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August 02, 2024ESGR Announces 2022 James M. Roche Spirit of Volunteerism Award Recipients

Editor's note: Release from 2022 that may not have reached intended audiences. 

WASHINGTON – Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is pleased to announce the 2022 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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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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