ESGR’s four volunteer subcommittees provide direction and coordination for ESGR activities. They include:
In conjunction with the ESGR Executive Director, ESGR’s term-appointed volunteer Board of Directors ensures a dynamic volunteer-led and volunteer-centric Department of Defense program by overseeing ESGR’s vision, mission, and values.
Mr. Ron Bogle, ESGR National Chair and Chair of the Board
Mr. James Combs (State Chair), Vice Chair of the Board (Strat)
Mr. James Mungenast (State Chair), Vice Chair of the Board (OPS)
Mr. Leverette Hoover, Regional Representative (West)
Mr. Edward Hamilton, Regional Representative (Southeast)
Mr. Scott J Staudinger, Regional Representative (Central)
Mr. Earl Bonett, Regional Representative (Northeast)
Ms. Laurie Silvey, Employer Representative and IL State Chair
ESGR SEA HQ, CMSgt Jana Rodberg
CAPT Jonathan R. Townsend, ESGR Executive Director
Recommendations can be sent to: osd.ESGRBoD@mail.mil
Serves in an advisory capacity to the Volunteer Support Director, to assist in the development and execution of all outreach programs for ESGR. Members include:
Mr. David Blackorby, Chair, Texas
Mr. Jose Rivera, Vice Chair, Puerto Rico
Mr. Joseph "Mike" Richie, South East Rep, Kentucky
Mr. Robert Austin, West Region Rep, Wyoming
Mr. Mike Walzak, Northeast Region Rep, New Hampshire
Mr. JP Hogan, Central Region Rep, Texas
Mr. Alan Battenburg, VOTY rep Military Outreach, Texas
Mr. William Burkhard, VOTY rep Public Affairs, Pennsylvania
Mr. Bruce Townshend, HQ ESGR, Employer Engagement
Subcommittee recommendations can be sent to: osd.esgr-outreach-subcommittee@mail.mil
Serves in an advisory capacity to the Volunteer Support Director, to assist in the management, improvement, and execution of the ESGR volunteer, information technology, and training programs. Members include:
Ms. Cindy Reese, Chair, Idaho
Mr. Phil Stage, Vice Chair, California
Ms. Colleen Trout, Northeast Region Rep, Florida
Mr. Bennie Anderson, Southeast Region Rep, North Carolina
Ms. Wyvette L. McLendon, Central Region Rep, Texas
Mr. Max Carre, West Region Rep, Wyoming
Mr. B. Shane Morris, IT Rep (VOL), Wisconsin
Mr. John Steele, IT Rep (VST) Texas
Mr. Stephen Williams, Training Rep, Indiana
Mr. Joseph Boscacci, VOTY Rep Operations, California
Mr. David MacDonna, VOTY Rep Training, Illinois
MAJ Avril Mitchell, HQ, ESGR VS
Subcommittee recommendations can be sent to: osd.esgr-VSS@mail.mil
Serves in an advisory capacity to the Ombudsman Services Director to assist in providing facts and technical assistance regarding ESGR Ombudsman issues. Members include:
Ms. Kathy Wright, Chair, Wyoming
Mr. John Manion, Vice Chair, Louisiana
Mr. Frank Blalock, Southeast Region Rep, North Carolina
Mr. Edward Facey, Northeast Region Rep, New Hampshire
Mr. George Nami, Central Region Rep, Texas
Ms. Rebecca Elliot, West Region Rep, Arizona
Ms. Kathleen Dial, Ombudsman VOTY 2021, Texas
Mr. Lonnie Lawrence, HQ, ESGR Ombudsman Services
Subcommittee recommendations can be sent to: osd.ESGR-OMB-SCMembers@mail.mil
Mr. Jim Combs, Chair, California
Ms. Rita Broadway, Vice Chair, Florida
Mr. David Blackorby, Sub Vice Chair, Texas
Mr. Bruce Thompson, Northeast Region Rep, New Hampshire
Mr. Marty Kuhar, Northeast Region Rep, Pennsylvania
Mr. Kevin Wince, Northeast Region Rep, Georgia
Ms. Becky Coady, Central Region Rep, Iowa
Mr. Delton Steele, Central Region Rep, North Dakota
Mr. Michael Bamber, Central Region Rep, Ohio
Ms. Kathy Wright, West Region Rep, Wyoming
Mr. Dan Irving, West Region Rep, Arizona