ESGR is a volunteer-centric Department of Defense program within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. Led by National Chair Ronald E. Bogle and Executive Director CAPT Jonathan Townsend. ESGR operates through a network of more than 3,000 volunteers in 54 committees located across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam-CNMI (Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands), Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Subcommittees - ESGR’s four volunteer subcommittees provide feedback and coordination for ESGR activities. They include:
ESGR Board of Directors
Outreach Subcommittee
Volunteer Support Subcommittee
Ombudsman Subcommittee
Headquarters ESGR – Headquarters for ESGR is located in Alexandria, Virginia, and is comprised of directorates aligned by mission areas:
Engagement - Provides guidance in support of ESGR's Military and Employer Outreach missions and conducts strategic engagement with government, military, corporate, and non-government stakeholders to build a network of support for National Guard and Reserve members and their employers.
Ombudsmen - Provides guidance in support of ESGR's Ombudsmen Services mission and manage tens of thousands of phone calls, emails, and website inquiries based on the Federal USERRA law, providing free and neutral mediation to resolve issues between employers and Service members.
Volunteer Support - Provides guidance in support of ESGR's volunteer operations and serves as a direct link to the State Committees, supporting the recruitment, retention, recognition, and training of volunteers.