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West Virginia

Committee Leadership

Mr. Joel Miltenberger Chair
Mr. Chuck Brannon State Vice Chair
Mr. John Miller/Mr. Dan Lanier/ Mr. Joe Holley Chair Emeritus
Mr. Johnnie Ross Employer Outreach Director
Mr. Sam Haddad  Military Outreach Director
Vacant Public Affairs Director
Mr. John Finlayson Training Director
Mr. Jonathan Schafler Ombudsman Director
Mr. John Miller Assistant Ombudsman Director
Vacant Southern Area Chair
VMr. James Crawford Eastern Area Chair
Mr. Gerald "Pete" Knapp Ohio River Area 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

Timothy Frazier Volunteer Support Technician Contractor 1679 Coonskin Drive
Charleston WV 25311
304-341-6262
Office Hours:


timothy.b.frazier.ctr@army.mil

Brian Shaw State Program Coordinator 1679 Coonskin Drive
Charleston WV 25311
304-695-8235
Office Hours:


Brian.e.shaw.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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