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Committee Leadership

Mr. Richard Noriega State Chair
Mr. James "JP" Hogan Vice Chair
Ms. Raette Hearne Employer Outreach Director
Mr. Wilmer Roberts Military Outreach Director
Mr. Ken Benson Public Affairs Director
Mr. Roland Keller Training Director
Mr. George Nami  Ombudsman Director
Mr. Frank Bertone Awards Director
Ms. Wyvette McLendon Northern Region Director
Mr. Dave Pruett Northwestern Region Director
Ms. Caryl Hill Southern Region Director
Mr. Bill Cyrus Eastern Region Director
Mr. John Baily Western Region Director
Mr. Jules Franklin Central Region Director

 

Texas Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (TXESGR) is a Department of Defense office, led and operated by dedicated volunteers and staff whose mission is to gain and sustain the active support of America's employers for the men and women serving in the Guard and Reserve by increasing awareness of federal and state laws, promoting compliance through education, recognizing supportive employers with an awards program, providing informal mediation services to resolve disputes related to an employee's military service obligation, and aid Guard and Reservists in obtaining career employment opportunities.

 

Contact Information

John Steele Volunteer Support Technician Contractor PO Box 5218
Austin TX 78763
512-782-5829
john.h.steele4.ctr@mail.mil

Ruth Rambaran Volunteer Support Technician Contractor 14657 Sneider
Houston TX 77034

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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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