Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, Minnesota

Boss Lift at Split Rock Lighthouse, looking out the back of a C130 cargo plane.

MISSION
ESGR is a Department of Defense program that develops and promotes supportive work environments for servicemembers in the Reserve Components through outreach, recognition, and educational opportunities that increase awareness of applicable laws. It also provides assistance in resolving conflicts between the servicemembers and their employers.

LEADERSHIP
Hon. Thomas J. Simonet, Minnesota State Chair
Mathew Meyer, Ombudsman Director, Minnesota Liaison to local Marine Corps Reserve units
Thomas Haugo, Director, Military Outreach
James Finley, Director, Employer Outreach

EVENTS

BOSS LIFTS
Various “Boss Lifts” around Minnesota whereby local employers are provided hands-on military familiarizations, static displays, helicopter and fixed air tours/transportation, and briefings by local military commanders and ESGR. Employer Boss Lifts can range from a demonstration of Abrams Tank firepower to video simulated firefights or military aircraft flights to various cities within the state such as the one featured in this video.
    Summer

Boss Lift at the Apostle Islands, looking out the back of a C130 cargo plane.

Boss Lift at Split Rock Lighthouse, looking out the back of a C130 cargo plane.

APAM
Annual Planning and Awards Meeting and Minnesota ESGR Employer Awards Banquet
    Spring/Summer

SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FREEDOM AWARD
Annual nomination season for Secretary of Defense Freedom Award
    October 1 to December 31

PATRIOT AWARDS
Department of Defense Patriotic Employer and Seven Seals Awards presentations to employers nominated by servicemembers and Minnesota ESGR
    Continuing

MILITARY OUTREACH
Briefings for servicemembers and local units regarding USERRA obligations and rights
    Continuing

EMPLOYER OUTREACH
Briefings for Employers regarding USERRA obligations and rights
    Continuing