REDMOND, Wash. - Mitch Stelmack, maintenance manager at CBRE, was presented with a Patriot Award, by Wes Hilton, employer outreach coordinator for the Washington Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Committee, in recognition of extraordinary support of his employees serving in the Guard and Reserve.
Stelmack was nominated by Navy Reserve Navy Chief Petty Officer Ryan Mart, a maintenance supervisor with CBRE. “Mitch has been extremely supportive of drill weekends, annual training, travel, flexible hours and stepping up to cover my AOR,” said Mart. “Mitch has been a wonderful manager, friend, coach and advocate. I simply could not balance my civilian career with the U.S. Navy Reserves without his unceasing support.”
“The Patriot Award was created by ESGR to publicly recognize individuals who provide outstanding patriotic support and cooperation to their employees who have answered their nation’s call to serve,” said Hilton. “Supportive supervisors are critical to maintaining the strength and readiness of the nation’s Guard and Reserve units.”
“National Guard and Reserve members bring tremendous skills and capabilities to our workforce, and employer support for their military service is critical to maintaining the strength of our Guard and Reserve units,” continued Hilton. “By valuing the military service of their Guard and Reserve employees, employers are directly supporting the readiness and retention of our All-Volunteer Force, and our national defense.”
Stelmack described receiving the Patriot Award as a magical moment.
ESGR is a Department of Defense office that develops and promotes supportive work environments for service members in the National Guard and Reserve through outreach, recognition, and educational opportunities that increase awareness of applicable laws. ESGR also provides assistance in resolving conflicts between Service members and their employers. For more information about ESGR outreach programs or volunteer opportunities, call (800) 336-4590 or visit www.ESGR.mil/WA.
Pictured: Mitch Stelmack (middle), maintenance manager at CBRE, was presented with a Patriot Award, by Wes Hilton (far right), employer outreach coordinator for the Washington Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Committee, in recognition of extraordinary support of his employees serving in the Guard and Reserve. Stelmack was nominated by Navy Reserve Navy Chief Petty Officer Ryan Mart (far left), a maintenance supervisor with CBRE.