Topeka, Kansas – Kansas Committee of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve is now seeking
nominations for the next Kansas ESGR State Chair. Nominations must be received by May 14, 2025.

The State Chair is an official Department of Defense volunteer position with a three-year term of
service. The Kansas ESGR State Chair’s role provides leadership and vision for a team of dedicated
volunteers throughout the State of Kansas to carry out the ESGR mission.

Ideal candidates for the State Chair position should have an established network of military and
employer contacts. A working knowledge of the Reserve Components and military culture is desired.
Candidates should also have proven experience in budgeting, volunteer leadership management and
recruiting, and strategic planning.

Proven leaders who are interested and meet qualifying skills for the Kansas ESGR State Chair
position are encouraged to submit themselves. To be considered for selection, each interested
candidate needs a nomination package including the following items:

1. Biographical summary or resume
2. A letter stating his/her reason(s) for interest in serving, and thoughts and plans for leading
the Kansas ESGR state committee
3. Other supporting materials, as appropriate (recommendations, etc.)

Nomination packages must be submitted no later than May 14, 2025 to Kansas ESGR Search Committee
Chair at the following address: 2722 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, Ks. 66611.

As a Department of Defense office, ESGR develops and promotes supportive civilian work environments
for Reserve Component service members through outreach, recognition, and educational opportunities
to increase awareness of applicable laws. ESGR carries out its mission through its headquarters
staff and nearly 3,000 volunteers across 54 State Committees.

ESGR members conduct proactive outreach to service members and civilian employers, ensuring all are
aware of their rights and responsibilities under the Uniformed Service Employment and Reemployment
Rights Act (USERRA). ESGR volunteers also provide no-cost, neutral mediation to service members and
their civilian employers when issues arise. They manage a robust Employer Awards program to
recognize the critical role supportive employers have in enhancing retention rates in the Reserve
Component.
Questions about the process may be referred to the Search Committee Chair at ronbrown4113@gmail.com
or VST Gary Hollar at gary.r.hollar.ctr@army.mil.
For additional information about ESGR, visit www.ESGR.mil.