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South Carolina

Committee Leadership

Ms. Jennifer Harding State Chair
VACANT Vice Chair
Ms. Angie Gibbs Area 1 Chair
Mr. Joe Smoak Area 2 Chair
Mr. Bill Boozer Area 4 Chair
Mr. Joey Byrd Area 5 Chair
Mr. John Nichols Area 6 Chair
Mr. Tommy Thompson Area 7 Chair
Ms. Judy Horton  Employer Outreach Director
Dr. Dan Cobb Ombudsman Director
Mr. Jim Rhodes Training Director
Ms. Beth Warren Awards Coordinator
Mr. Bryan Hilferty  Public Affairs Director

 

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

Angel Mack Volunteer Support Technician 1 National Guard Rd
Columbia SC 29201
803-299-2515
angel.l.mack2.ctr@army.mil

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