BAY CITY, Mich - Congratulations to Dr. Stephen Bigelow, Superintendent of Bay City Public Schools for receiving the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award.

ESGR volunteers Cindy Sanders and Paul DeSander, ESGR East Area Chair, presented Dr. Bigelow with the award. Thanks for supporting our Service Members.

ESGR, established in 1972, is a Department of Defense office, seeks to foster a culture in which all employers support and value the employment and military service of members of the National Guard and Reserve in the United States. ESGR develops and promotes supportive work environments for Service members in the Reserve Components through outreach, recognition, and educational opportunities that increase awareness of applicable laws. It also provides assistance in resolving conflicts between Service members and their employers.

To learn more about ESGR visit https://www.ESGR.mil.