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About Us: Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, ESGR, is a Department of Defense volunteer organization. We provide free education, consultation, and if necessary mediation for employers of Guard and Reserve employees. ESGR's goal is to support America's employers who share their employees with the nation to ensure our national security.

Our Mission: We will gain and maintain employer support for Guard and Reserve service by recognizing outstanding support, increasing awareness of the law, and resolving conflicts through mediation.

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FINANCIAL TEAM LEADER PENS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT

CAMBRIDGE, MA. January 18, 2012. MAESGR Volunteer and Area Chair for Central Massachusetts Anthony Ingrisano, ventured to Cambridge today to witness Mr. Robert M. Avakian, Financial Advisor and Advisor Team Leader at the Cambridge Office of First Command Financial Services, sign a Statement of Support. First Command develops and delivers comprehensive financial plans and solutions to assist families in their efforts to...

DALTON POLICE CHIEF RECEIVES THE PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD

DALTON, MA. January 17, 2012. Today a ceremony was held in the Dalton Police Station Ombudsman Director Earl Bonett visited the newly appointed Dalton Police Chief Jeffery Coe to present him with The Patriot Award. Chief Coe heads a four member police force that has two officers in the Guard and Reserve. Chief Coe was nominated for the award by SFC Gregg J. Stefanik of the...

EAGLE HILL SCHOOL ONCE AGAIN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ITS SUPPORT

HARDWICH, MA. January 12, 2012. MAESGR's Earl Bonett made his second visit in recent months to this small central MA town to present an award at the Eagle Hill School. The previous trip was to present the school's Headmaster, Peter J. McDonald, Ed. D, with the Patriot Award on behalf of Builder Chief Petty Officer Eric Stone to show his appreciation for all the support he has received from...

COMMUNITY VNA OFFICIAL SIGNS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT AND HONORED WITH THE PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD

ATTLEBORO, MA. January 11, 2012. Today, newly appointed MAESGR Volunteer Alicia Shambo visited The Community VNA Staff to present The Patriot Award to Mr. Russ Dubuc. Twelve employees gathered for the ceremony and then witnessed Mr. Dubuc sign a Statement of Support. Community VNA has two citizen soldiers on staff. This is the 4th year that Community VNA Staff volunteers and...

GE HEALTHCARE SENIOR DIRECTOR RECEIVES PATRIOT AWARD AND SIGNS STATEMENT OF SUPPORT

WILBRAHAM, MA. January 11, 2012. It was a beautiful New England winter day as two MAESGR members stopped by the GE Healthcare facility in Wilbraham MA to participate in the presentation of the Patriot Award to Mr. L. Richard Varga/Senior Director, Risk & Portfolio Management. Mr. Varga was nominated for this honor by employee Brian D. Raymond, a Lieutenant (LT) in the U.S. Navy Reserve. The importance of the...

PARENT COMPANY OF MAJOR FOOD MARKET COMPANIES RECEIVES THREE PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD

QUINCY, MA. January 6, 2012. MAESGR Volunteers presented three Patriot Awards today to Sean O'Keefe, Deanne Pettinelli and Julie Grant. They were all nominated by Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt) Stacey Miller, a member of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard. The event was held at the AHOLD USA's Quincy office. Ahold USA is the parent company of Stop & Shop Super Markets. CMSgt Miller works at...

FINANCIAL SERVICES EXECUTIVE PENS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT

FALL RIVER, MA. January 4, 2012. In the hub of "The Spindle City" on 10 North Main Street located on the third floor of the Bank of America Building is the conservative offices occupied by DURKIN FINANCIAL SERVICES, an office of MetLife and Financial Services Representative Mr. Thomas J. Durkin, CLU, ChFC, CLTC. Tom is well aware of the secrets to any business are to give great customer service and to deliver a quality product at a fair and reasonable...

OPTICIAN SEES HIS WAY CLEARLY TO SIGNING A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT

FALL RIVER, MA. December 30, 2011. In today's world of cyber buying and "Big Box Stores", people can buy almost anything on line or in the big store. A person can walk into a store to a display and try on eye glasses until you can "See better". However, the secrets to any business are to give great customer service and to deliver a quality product at a fair and reasonable price. For the last forty one years, Howard, Rebecca and Barbara Starr of STARR OPTICIANS INC. know...

THE HOME DEPOT REGIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER HONORED WITH THE PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD

WESTFIELD, MA. December 21, 2011. The Home Depot Regional Distribution Center #5221 is a large facility that has approximately 400 employs. One of the employees is Kenneth Mendoza, who is also a Specialist (SPC) in the MA Army National Guard. SPC Mendoza wanted to thank all his co-workers for their support so he...

GENERAL MANAGER OF HONDA DEALERSHIP PENS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT AND DRIVES OFF WITH A PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD

NATICK, MA. December 19, 2011. Seth Marshall, General Manager of Bernardi Honda, was pleasantly surprised today when employee Ms. Krissy Hedge walked into his office and presented him with the Patriot Award. Ms. Hedge is the spouse of SGT Timothy Hedge of Co D 1st Battalion, 181 Infantry of the MA National Guard. Ms. Hedge nominated her boss for the award because he...

SOMERVILLE POLICE UNION HONORED WITH THE PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD AND SIGNS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT

SOMERVILLE, MA. December 19, 2011. Staff Sergeant Randy Isaacs is a member of the Army National Guard as well as a police officer in the Somerville MA Police Department. After a recent deployment, Officer Isaacs was so pleased with the support and help his union members gave to him and his family that he nominated the union for the Patriot Award. In his nomination, the Staff Sergeant wrote about the tremendous support to him and his deployed troops by...

LePAGE’S SEAFOOD & GRILLE SERVES UP A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT

FALL RIVER, MA. December 15, 2011. A restaurant is one of the most difficult businesses to get off the ground and to stay around for any length of time. However, the secrets to any business are to give great customer service and to deliver a quality product at a fair and reasonable price. For the last twenty years, Eric and Carol LePage, with occasional help from Eric's mom Jamail, who makes the best Kibbe on the East Coast, absolutely know these secrets very well. Located on 439 Martine Street here in Fall River, the restaurant offers...

FINANCIAL ADVISEMENT FIRM SUPERVISOR HONORED WITH A PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD

BOSTON, MA. December 14, 2011. American Student Assistance®, is one of the leading nonprofit services and advocacy organizations assisting students and families to manage their education debt. Mr. Michael Tierney is a highly regarded employee of the company. Mr. Tierney is twice a citizen as well because he serves as a Chief...

THE “SPINDLE CITY SAVER OF SOLES” PENS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT

FALL RIVER, MA. December 14, 2011. MAESGR Volunteer and Public Affairs Director Bill Napert, Jr. left the computer today and stopped by to see his old friend and personal footwear fitter, Mr. Richard P. "Dick" Johnson. Dick at one time owned the Assonet, MA Bootery, a past well-known custom...

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT STATE COUNCIL DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT SIGNS TWO STATEMENTS of SUPPORT

BOSTON, MA. December 13, 2011. Hearing the challenge of the President of the Society of Human Resource Management in March 2010 "That all state councils and chapters sign a Statement of Support with ESGR" Mr. George Mullin, Metro-West Chapter of Human Resource Management Association signed the document on behalf of the chapter. Today, now as the State Council Director/President, Mr. Mullin signed the commitment again. As he...

GREYHOUND BUS CO SUPERVISOR DRIVES OFF WITH A PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD

BOSTON, MA. December 6, 2011. At a ceremony conducted in the operations tower overlooking the bus bays at the busy South Station Bus terminal, MAESGR Volunteer and Eastern Area Chair John Pelose presented Ms. Donna Stuckert with a Patriot Award. Ms. Stuckert is the Operations Manager for the Greyhound Lines here in South Boston. Ms. Stuckert was nominated by...

BANK BRANCH MANAGER HONORED WITH A PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD

MEDFORD, MA. December 6, 2011. Senior Airman Kelly R. Galloway, is twice a citizen and a proud member of the U.S. Air Force Reserve. Ms. Galloway is also a proud employee of The Century Bank here in Medford, MA. Recently, Ms. Galloway recommended Century Bank and her Bank Manager, Ms. Amelia Iocco for The Patriot Award. Today, Volunteer and Eastern Area Chair John Pelose traveled to this...

LARGE ESTABLISHED CONSTRUCTION FIRM BUILDS ON A PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD

PITTSFIELD, MA. November 30, 2011. Pittsfield Massachusetts is located in the western part of the state nestled in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains. That was the destination this morning for two MAESGR members. The purpose of this trip was to present the Patriot Award to Unistress Corporation Manufacturing Supervisor Norman "Chip" Kleiner. Mr. Kleiner was nominated for this honor by employee Gregory M. Elser, also a member...

DUXBURY MA DENTIST HONORED WITH THE PRESTIGIOUS SEVEN SEALS AWARD FOR HIS CONTRIBUTION TO A VETERAN

DUXBURY, MA. November 22, 2011. Dr. Joseph Santelli served his country as a young Navy Lieutenant during the Vietnam War. For the last 30 years, he has been a dentist here in this South Shore Community. Recently, he offered a dead; full dental reconstruction for a veteran. The only catch was that they would have to write why they deserved it. Two-hundred people applied. The winner is a...

WELLESLEY MA BANK & MANAGER RECEIVES THE PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD FOR THEIR GREAT SUPPORT

WELLESLEY, MA. November 15, 2011. Mr. John R. Schubarth is an Airman First Class with the Massachusetts Air National Guard. He also works in The Beal Bank in this small town just outside of Boston. A1C Schubarth said that Ms. Shalima Mohammed the Branch Manager, the branch staff, and The Beal Bank were very supportive and understanding during his...

PATRIOT AWARD PRESENTED AT LOCAL STOP AND SHOP

COHASSET, MA. November 15, 2011. In a setting of colonial homes and ocean vistas of spectacular beauty rests the town of Cohasset. It is about 25 miles south of Boston. It was the destination this morning of MAESGR's Joachim-Ingo "Ski" Borowski. He was there to present the Patriot Award to...

PATRIOT AWARD PRESENTED AT FOSTER PARROTS FACILITY

ROCKLAND, MA. November 14, 2011. Jenelle Piche is a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve and also an employee of a unique non-profit organization; Foster Parrots, Ltd. To show her appreciation for the support her civilian employer continues to give to her military career, Ms. Piche nominated the Foster Parrots organization for the...

TWO VA CLINIC LEADERS HONORED WITH PATRIOT AWARDS

SPRINGFIELD, MA. November 9, 2011. The Veterans Affairs Clinic in Springfield MA was the venue as representatives of the VA, U.S. Air Force Reserve (USAFR), MA ESGR Committee and local media gathered to recognize two Clinic employees for their outstanding support given to co-worker Amelia O'Brien, who is also a...

MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, BRIDGEWATER LOCKS UP EIGHT PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARDS & PENS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT

BRIDGEWATER, MA. November 08, 2011. As more than 30 employees of the Bridgewater House of Corrections looked on, Colonel Michael P. Donaher, Commanding Officer-European Command-Army Reserve Element, Ft. Devens, MA presented 8 Patriots Awards to members of the Massachusetts Department of Corrections (DOC) Policy Development and Compliance Unit (PDCU). Colonel Donaher had requested these awards to...

CAPE COD TOWN MANAGER PENS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT AND HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT IC EMPLOYER AWARD

SANDWICH, MA. November 8, 2011. Officer Timothy Kane is a police officer for the Town of Sandwich Police Department. Officer Kane is also a Master Sergeant (MSgt) in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. On this beautiful Autumn Day at a ceremony at the town hall with many town officials in attendance, MAESGR Volunteer Robert Pomeroy traveled to this picturesque town to witness a...

UNITED AIRLINES MANAGER HONORED WITH A PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD

BOSTON, MA. November 4, 2011. Terminal "C" at Logan International Airport is one of the busiest air terminals in the United States. Today, MAESGR's Eastern Area Chair John Pelose traveled there to present a Patriot award to Ellen Rogato, Manager, United Airlines, Boston. Ms. Rogato was nominated by her Navy Reserve Employee, PO2 Randy Gomez. Ms. Rogato helped PO2 Gomez with his...

HOME DEPOT SUPERVISOR HONORED WITH THE PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD AND PENS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT

CANTON, MA. November 2, 2011. Today at a meeting of the Home Depot North East Region, Regional Manager Paul Icavello signed a Statement of Support. After the penning ceremony, MAESGR's newest volunteer Ms. Alicia Shambo, along with Eastern Area Chair John Pelose presented The Patriot Award to Mr. Steven Longmoore, Manager, Home Depot, West Lebanon NH. Mr. Longmoore was...

ELM ELECTRICAL VP EARNS THE PATRIOT AWARD

WESTFIELD, MA. October 28, 2011. It was a beautiful New England Autumn morning as three MAESGR members arrived at the Elm Electrical, Inc. facility in Westfield MA. Their mission was to present the Patriot Award to Vice President Keith Saltmarch on behalf of employee Nathan Nadeau. Nathan is also a member of the U.S. Army Reserve. Also present during the award presentation were Elm Electrical President Robert Bacon, Vice President Michael Holmberg and...

YANKEE CANDLE LIGHTS UP MORE AWARDS

SOUTH DEERFIELD, MA. October 26, 2011. MA ESGR members once again made the scenic drive to the Yankee Candle's manufacturing facility in this small New England town. They were there to participate in a formal presentation of Patriot Awards to two senior managers. Mr. Stephen Farley, President Retail, was nominated by employee Whitney Dearybury, a Technical Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force Reserve and Mr. Michael Thorne, President Wholesale, was...

EMPLOYER SUPPLIES STRONG SUPPORT TO CITIZEN SOLDIER EMPLOYEE

WESTFIELD, MA. October 21, 2011. Nathaniel Towse is a PV2 in the MA Army National Guard and an employee of Westfield Feed & Supplies. PV2 Towse is very appreciative of the support his military career has received from his employer. To show his appreciation, he nominated his boss, Robert Williams, for the Patriot Award. The award presentation took place in...

MAESGR VISITS WORKSITE TO PRESENT PATRIOT AWARD

HUDSON, MA. October 20, 2011. Mr. Brian Poirier is the owner of the Poirier Home Improvement Company. His employee Michael R. Newton is also a Sergeant (SGT) in the U.S. Army Reserve. The company's office is in Franklin MA, but today MAESGR's Tony Ingrisano traveled to the Hudson worksite to meet up with SGT Newton and surprise Mr. Poirier with the Patriot Award. As...

UNIVERSITY NURSING STAFF HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD

FITCHBURG, MA. October 19, 2011. Staff Sergeant Heidi Krupa, in addition to being a member of the U.S. Army Reserve is also a nurse. While attending Fitchburg State University's nursing program, she had her third year in the program interrupted by deployment to an overseas location. Ms. Krupa immediately contacted the University upon her return and was very thankful for...

WORCESTER FIRE DEPARTMENT CHIEF HONORED

WORCESTER, MA. October 18, 2011. Ralph A. Tiscione Jr. is a member of both the Worcester Fire Department and the MA Army National Guard. He nominated his civilian boss, Chief Gerard A. Dio for the Patriot Award. In his nomination of the Chief SGT Tiscione wrote: "As a department and as individuals the Worcester Fire Dept never hesitates to support me or my family in any way...

SHERIDAN HEALTHCARE CHIEF CRNA RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD

SPRINGFIELD, MA. October 16, 2011. Katherine A. Marx has two high level careers. When in her civilian status, she works for Sheridan Healthcare as an anesthesiologist at the Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. When in her military status, LTC Marx is a member of the U. S. Army Reserve.

At the group's early morning meeting on this date, two ESGR used the occasion to...

PREMIER PEST GIVES STRONG SUPPORT TO EMPLOYEE WHO IS MEMBER OF THE GUARD

GRANBY, MA. October 12, 2011. As the employees arrived at the office to get instructions on the day's activity, they were joined by two MA ESGR members and employee Christopher (Chris) Hodges dressed in his Army National Guard uniform. They arrived there to surprise President Guy George with the Patriot Award. With all the employees looking on, MA ESGR's Earl Bonett gave...

USDA APHIS DIRECTOR HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD AND SIGNS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT

WORCESTER, MA. October 11, 2011. Mr. Clint McFarland is the Director at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) in Worcester MA. As such, he is the civilian supervisor of Colby Streeter, a Staff Sergeant (SSG) in the MA Army National Guard. SSG Streeter wanted to thank his boss for...

SPOUSE NOMINATES EMPLOYER FOR PATRIOT AWARD

WINCHENDON, MA. October 11, 2011. The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Awards Program was established to recognize employers who go above and beyond to support reserve members and their families. The program initially was open only to service member's employers, but ESGR...

WESTERN MA POLICE DEPARTMENT THE SCENE OF A PATRIOT AWARD PRESENTATION

AGAWAM, MA. October 10, 2011. William Pierson is a member of the Agawam Police Department and also of the MA Army National Guard. Staff Sergeant (SSG) Pierson took the time to show his appreciation of the support his fellow police officers have provided to him and his family during his military service. He did this by...

MULTIPLE AWARDS PRESENTED AT BAYSTATE MEDICAL CENTER DEPARTMENT MEETING

SPRINGFIELD, MA. October 6, 2011. The Department of Surgery meeting this morning had two guests from the MA ESGR Committee. The purpose of their visit to this large medical facility was to present three awards to staff members. Each of these awards resulted from nominations made by employee Francis Cannizzo Jr., MD, PhD, FACS of the Department of Surgery. Dr. Cannizzo is also a Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) in the U. S. Army Reserve. He nominated both his...

BOARDING SCHOOL HEADMASTER PRESENTED THE PATRIOT AWARD AND SIGNS AN SOS

HARDWICH, MA. October 5, 2011. Hardwich is a small central MA town that is the location of the Eagle Hill School. Three MA ESGR members took the scenic drive to the school early today to meet with Builder Chief Petty Officer Eric Stone. CPO Stone is a SEABEE in the U. S. Navy Reserve and also a teacher at the school. CPO Stone nominated the school's Headmaster, Peter J. McDonald, Ed. D., for the Patriot Award to show his appreciation for all the...

AVIATION SERVICES GENERAL MANAGER FLYS AWAY WITH THE PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD

WESTFIELD, MA. September 30, 2011. Kenneth Charest is a proud member of the U. S. Air Force Reserve and also a proud full time employee of the General Dynamics Aviation Services organization at Barnes Airport in Westfield, MA. Master Sergeant (MSgt) Charest is very thankful for the support his civilian employer has continually given to his military career. To show his appreciation,...

MASSACHUSETTS WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY (MWRA) PENS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT & EARNS THE PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD

CHARLESTOWN NAVY YARD, BOSTON, MA. September 29, 2011. The Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (MWRA) is a total support Employer. They are firm believers in USERRA, ESGR and most of all their military member employees. MWRA had previously signed a Statement of Support, received Patriot and Seven Seals Awards and has earned The Above & Beyond Award as well as the very...

TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY SUPERVISOR HONORED WITH A PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD

BOSTON, MA. September 29, 2011. Christine Klaver is the wife of MA Army National Guard soldier Sergeant First Class (SFC) Barry Klaver. Mrs. Klaver is an employee of First American Title Insurance Company in Boston MA. She recently nominated her supervisor, Mr. Matthew D. Ballard for the Patriot Award. Mrs. Klaver said the following of the nominee: "From the time we...

VICE PRESIDENT & COMPTROLLER OF WORCESTER COMMERCE BANK PENS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT AND HONORED WITH THE PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD

WORCESTER, MA. September 27, 2011. Builder First Class (E-6) George H. Parkin, Jr. is a proud member of The United States Navy Seabees. He is attached to Mobile Construction Battalion Twenty Seven, (MMCB-27) located at Westover Air Reserve Base, Chicopee, MA. Petty Officer Parkin is also employed by The Commerce Bank located on Main Street in Worcester, MA. Mr. Parkin recently recommended his boss, Vice President and Comptroller, Mr. Barrie Murchie for the Patriot award. PO Parkin said that the...

CATALDO AMBULANCE SCHEDULER EARNS THE PATRIOT AWARD

SOMERVILLE, MA. September 26, 2011. Lance Corporal (LCpl) Justin Norton is a member of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. When not on military status, he is employed by Cataldo Ambulance Service, Inc. To thank his civilian boss, LCpl Norton nominated Courtney Ford for the Patriot Award. In his nomination narrative he wrote: "I was an employee at Cataldo Ambulance for about...

PRINCIPAL RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD AND SIGNS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT

BEDFORD, MA. September 26, 2011. Libby B. Hunnewell is a teacher at the John Glenn Middle School in Bedford and also the wife of a MA Army National Guard member. Mrs. Hunnewell is very thankful for the support she has received from her Principal, Ms. Jayne Villadenis, regarding her husband's military obligations that impacted her work schedule. During a brief ceremony a...

PRESIDENT OF A SOUTH BOSTON CRANE COMPANY LIFTS A PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD TO NEW HEIGHTS

SOUTH BOSTON, MA. September 22, 2011. Master Sergeant (MSgt) Eric McGlynn is a drilling reservist in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. He recently nominated his civilian employer, Mr. Jack Shaughnessy Sr., President of Shaughnessy & Ahern Crane & Rigging, for a Patriot Award. MSgt McGlynn stated in his strong recommendation that "Mr. Shaughnessy over the past ten years has steadfastly supported me with my multiple deployments, that has...

126TH BSB HOLDS OPEN HOUSE AT THE SPRINGFIELD ARMORY

SPRINGFIELD, MA. September 16, 2011. The 126th Brigade Support Battalion (BSB) of the Massachusetts Army National Guard held an open house for members' employers, local officials and the general public. The event was held to show how the 126th BSB is equipped and ready to serve the Federal Government and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, particularly those in the Pioneer Valley, in times of great need! The MA ESGR Committee was also...

MA ESGR HELPING VETERANS AND RESERVISTS FIND JOBS

FOXBORO, MA. September 15, 2011. Gillette Stadium is the home of the New England Patriots Football Team and today it was the location of a Recruit Military Opportunity Expo. MA ESGR joined employers, franchisers, and educational institutions at this event held to help men and women who are transitioning from active duty to civilian life, members of the National Guard and Reserves, military spouses, and other military family members find...

MASS MUTUAL SUPERVISOR PRESENTED THE PATRIOT AWARD AS SHE RETIRES

SPRINGFIELD, MA. September 15, 2011. This was a big day for MassMutual Financial Group supervisor Nancy Lees. It was her last day working for the company after a long and distinguished career. Adding to the already festive atmosphere, Ms. Lees was honored with the Patriot Award for her continued support of employee Christopher Lalime's other career as a member of the...

LARGE WORLD-WIDE RETAILER CONTINUES ITS OUTSTANDING SUPPORT OF THE MILITARY

FRAMINGHAM, MA. September 13, 2011. The TJX Companies, Inc. is a leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the United States and worldwide, ranking 119 in the most recent Fortune 500 listings. In the mid 70's a young merchant, Ben Cammarata, was offered an opportunity to build a new off-price chain, and under his leadership, T. J. Maxx was born. With the success of T. J. Maxx, the Company grew into The TJX Companies, Inc. TJX operates...

MASS MUTUAL DIRECTOR SURPRISED AT DIVISION MEETING

SPRINGFIELD, MA. September 13, 2011. Two MAESGR members joined two members of the U.S. Air Force Reserve (USAFR) at the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company in Springfield to present a Patriot Award to Paul Rannenberg, a Director at the large facility. Mr. Rannenberg was nominated for this honor by employee Zigmund D. Skawski who recently retired from the USAFR as a Command Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt). In his...

HIGH SCHOOL MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR HONORED WITH THE PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD

BRAINTREE, MA. September 12, 2012. The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) relies on a great network of well trained volunteers to operate throughout The United States of America and our nation's territories. The Massachusetts Field Office has more than 40 volunteers dedicated to helping every "Citizen Soldier". Today, one of MAESGR's newest volunteers went out on his first "Mission"...

MILFORD POLICE CHIEF HONORED WITH THE PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD & SIGNS STATEMENT OF SUPPORT

MILFORD, MA. September 8, 2011. In the small town of Milford, Police Chief Thomas O'Loughlin was honored for his support for one of his reservist employees. A very appreciative Navy Reservist, Rebecka Lapierre felt compelled to honor the Chief for his overwhelming...

EMPLOYERS USE A C5 AIRCRAFT TO FLY TO SAN ANTONIO TO OBSERVE RESERVE FORCE MEMBERS IN ACTION

WESTOVER ARB, MA. September 7-8, 2011. Twenty-one Massachusetts employers had the unique opportunity to participate in a two day Boss lift to San Antonio, Texas. This once in a lifetime event for employers, was sponsored by the Massachusetts ESGR Committee and supported by the 439th Airlift Wing at Westover ARB. The trip down and back was made in one of the 439th's giant C5 aircraft.

The first day began...

MIDDLESEX COUNTY SHERIFF PENS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT AND LEAD OFFICER HONORED WITH THE PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD

MEDFORD, MA. September 07, 2011. As a group of more than 20 employees gathered around, Middlesex County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian enthusiastically signed the ESGR Statement of Support. By his signature, Sheriff Koutoujian was formally committing his Office to their already excellent support program of the Guard and Reserve. After the Sheriff finished the signing, MAESGR Employer Outreach Coordinator Tom Mulvaney, presented the ESGR Patriot Award to Officer...

LEGENDARY GUN MANUFACTURER TAKES AIM ON A PATRIOT AWARD AND THE ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD

SPRINGFIELD, MA. September 6, 2011. For the second time in less than six months, two MA ESGR members visited the legendary Smith & Wesson facility in Springfield to present a Patriot Award. The person being honored this time was the company's President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Michael F. Golden. Mr. Golden was nominated for the award by employee Brian j. Osowiecki who is also a Captain in the Army National Guard. In his nomination, CPT Osowiecki wrote; "My employer, Smith & Wesson, has been extremely...

MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PENS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT AND HONORED WITH THE PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD

BOSTON, MA. September 06, 2011. Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Donald Gomes, U.S. Air Force Reserve is also an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Today, Volunteer and Eastern Area Chair John Pelose traveled to "Bean Town" to accomplish the signing of a Statement of Support and to present a Patriot Award. At a ceremony in the Boston Headquarters, DEP Commissioner, Mr. Kenneth Kimmell signed a...

GENERAL MANAGER OF THE CHESTNUT HILL BLOOMINGDALE’S PENS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT & IS HONORED WITH THE PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD

CHESTNUT HILL, August 24, 2011. Many employees of Bloomingdale's gathered around this morning as the store's General Manager, Ms. Laurie Thornton, signed an ESGR Statement of Support. After signing the document, MAESGR's Eastern Area Chair John Pelose presented her with a Patriot Award. Ms. Thornton was recommended for the honor by employee and Army Reserve Specialist Claude "CJ" Camacho. When SPC Camacho submitted her name, he stated; "Ms. Thornton was a...

PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD PRESENTED TO BAE SYSTEMS LEADER

LEXINGTON, MA. August 24,2011. Brian D. Gillman is a Sergeant in the MA Army National Guard and also an employee of BAE Systems Information Technology, Inc. in this historic Massachusetts town. SGT Gillman's supervisor at BAE Systems, Mr. James Wojas, continues to be very supportive of his military career. Brian wanted to show his gratitude to his supervisor so he...

SENIOR VP AT ONE SOURCE INFORMATION RECEIVES A PA AND SIGNS SOS

CONCORD, MA. August 24, 2011. Mrs. Colleen Horan is the Senior Vice President, Global Sales and Service, at One Source Information Services. On this day, MA ESGR Volunteer and Ombudsman, John Steiner traveled to the Concord facility to present Mrs. Horan with the highly regarded Patriot Award. She was nominated for this honor by employee Jon Wells who also serves...

MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR RENEWS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT AND HONORED WITH THE PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD

NORWOOD, MA. August 19, 2011. Mr. James T. Bisson Jr., President and CEO of Professional Electrical Contractors of CT Inc. (PEC) is very proud to be an American. He is also very proud of one of his employees, Matthew Andrade. After Mr. Bisson hired Matthew, he (Andrade) decided to join the Naval Reserve. Mr. Bisson encouraged him to join knowing full well that his employee would have...

EMPLOYERS OBSERVE FIRST HAND THEIR “CITIZEN SOLDIERS” PERFORMING THEIR MILITARY DUTIES AT WESTOVER AIR RESERVE BASE

CHICOPEE, MA. August 7, 2011. Employers of U. S. Air Force Reservists traveled to Westover Air Reserve Base in Chicopee, MA to get a firsthand look at what their employees do when they don their military uniforms. Heavy rain in the morning changed to sunny and hot by noon which gave employers a good sample of what the Reservists can go through in a typical duty day. The day started with everyone reporting to the Base Hanger to sign in and pick up their "mobilization" and ESGR information packets. Each mobility folder had the employer's name and "rank". Dog tags...

MA ESGR FIELD OFFICE MEMBERS ATTEND THE 439th AW COMMANDER’S FINAL WEEKLY STAFF MEETING TO PRESENT A SURPRISE ACCOLADE

CHICOPEE, MA. August 3, 2011. Today, Colonel Robert Swain held his last weekly staff meeting as Commander of the 439th Air Wing here at Westover Air Reserve Base. This was also the venue for two MA ESGR members who attended the gathering to thank COL Swain for his tremendous support of ESGR during his tenure at the base. After a short brief on ESGR by Eastern MA Area Chair John Pelose, COL Swain asked his staff to continue to work closely with ESGR after he moves on to his next duty station. He praised the...

PROFESSIONAL FIRE SYSTEMS INC. PENS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT AND IS THE RECIPIENT OF PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD

BOSTON, MA. August 3, 2011. Employer and owner, Tom DiRienzo of Professional Fire Systems of Wrentham is one of our area's latest employers to be recognized for outstanding support of Guard and Reserve "Citizen Soldier" employees.

His employee, U. S. Marine Corp Lance Corporal Daniel O'Brien stated in his nomination: "Tom is a great employer who has kept me working despite unexpected military obligations. I had only been...

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