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Wisconsin

Committee Leadership

Mr. James Malcolm State Chair
Mr. Jerry Clusen State Vice Chair
Mr. Robert Strange Employer Outreach Director
Mr. John Rhyner Military Outreach Director
Vacant Public Affairs Director
Vacant Training Director
Mr. LeRoy Frahm Ombudsman Director
Mr. Dave Gapinski Awards Director
Mr. Gene Schmitz Bosslift Coordinator
Ms. Dianne Stewart Volunteer Management Coordinator
Vacant Area 1 Chair
Ms. Aina Vilumsons Area 2 Chair
Mr. Mark Mathwig Area 3 Chair
Mr. John Gessner Area 4 Chair
Mr. Dave Monk Area 5 Chair
Mr. Mike Hallquist 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

Nicholas Herpel Volunteer Support Technician Contractor 1730 North Lane
Eau Claire WI 54703
715-858-9676
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
nicholas.r.herpel.ctr@army.mil

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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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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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May 29, 2024Secretary of Defense appoints John F. Sampa as Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve National Chair

ARLINGTON, Va. –­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has appointed retired Command Sgt. Maj. John F. Sampa, as the National Chair for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. ESGR’s National Chair is an official Department of Defense volunteer position.

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