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Sarah Aanonson Volunteer Support Technician 4540 Melrose Ave.
Iowa City IA 52246
515.331.5243
sarah.e.aanonson.ctr@mail.mil

Heather Geerdes Program Support Specialist 7105 NW 70th Ave
Johnston IA 50131
515-252-4192
Heather.m.geerdes.ctr@mail.mil

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Committee Leadership
Mr. Mark Hennessey	State Chair
Mr. Scott Packard	Vice Chair
Mr. Dan Fehr	Training Director
Mr. Roger Roskens	Ombudsman Director
Mr. Gerald Edgar	Employer Outreach Director
Mr. Kent Schlawin	Public Affairs Director
Mr. Rick Ernst	Military Outreach Director
Mr. Val Corbin	Area 1 Chair
Ms. Darlene McMartin	Area 2 Chair
Mr. Steve Waller	Area 3 Chair
Ms. Mandy Shepherd/Mr. Scott Little	Area 4 Co-Chairs
Mr. Dan Fehr	Area 5 Chair
Mr. John Mikelson	Area 6 Chair
Mr. Martin Graber	Area 7 Chair
Mr. Eric Branson	Area 8 Chair
Mr. Terry Dell/Mike Allbee	Area 9 Chair

Volunteer!

Welcome to the Iowa ESGR website. Our Iowa team is comprised of approximately 110 dedicated volunteers and 3 full-time staff that is prepared to engage, inform, and support employers and reserve component members throughout the state. Iowa has a proud history of outstanding employer support for our reserve component members and today’s team continues that tradition through a strong emphasis on “prevention through education”. Our Iowa team places continuous effort on our military and employer outreach programs to ensure that all stakeholders know and understand their respective obligations under the USERRA law.

The Iowa team has found that a focus on visibility and awareness of what Iowa ESGR has to offer is a key element of our prevention approach. “We are a resource” is at the core of our message to our Iowa employers and reserve component members.

We welcome you to explore our website and invite you to contact us should you have any questions. Our mission is to assist both employers and reserve component members equally. We also welcome anyone interested in volunteering with the Iowa ESGR.

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March 12, 2019Department of Defense Announces 30 Finalists for the 2019 Employer Support Freedom Award
WASHINGTON – Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) proudly announces the 30 finalists for the 2019 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The finalists represent large and small employers, as well as public sector organizations. ESGR received 2,415 nominations for this prestigious award for employers throughout 50 states, Guam-CNMI, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the District of Columbia. Learn More.

February 28, 2019DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE NAMES SEMIFINALISTS FOR 2019 TOP EMPLOYER AWARD

WASHINGTON – Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense (DoD) program, has identified 135 employers as semifinalists for the 2019 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, commonly referred to as the Freedom Award.

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November 30, 20182019 FREEDOM AWARD NOMINATION SEASON CLOSES SOON
WASHINGTON – It’s time to break the internet with accolades and kudos for the most supportive employer out there! Only thirty-one days remain to nominate your employer for the 2019 Freedom Award! Learn More.

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