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.
Rita McCallister Volunteer Support Technician 1679 Coonskin Drive Charleston WV 25311 304-341-6262 rita.d.mccallister.ctr@army.mil
Brian Shaw State Program Coordinator 1679 Coonskin Drive Charleston WV 25311 304-695-8235 Brian.e.shaw.civ@army.mil
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WASHINGTON – The Department of Defense honored the recipients of the 2023 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the highest U.S. government honor to employers for support of National Guard and Reserve, in a formal ceremony at the Pentagon Aug. 30.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Kim Kelly and Kimberly Lewis, supervisors with Veterans Health Care System VISN 5 were presented with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award, for the extraordinary support provided to their employee, Kristy Hawkins, a member of the West Virginia National Guard.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Barbie Padgett and Sandra Donahoe, supervisors, with St. Mary’s Medical Center Interventional Radiology were each presented with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award, for the extraordinary support provided to their employee, Sgt. 1st Class Chris Edmonds a member of the West Virginia Army National Guard Medical Detachment.