Welcome to the March 2015 edition of our Colorado Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Newsletter. Articles: New website, Colorado Military Veterans Events Colorado comparative unemployment rate statistics 50 Colorado Employers nominated for the 2015 Secretary of Defense Freedom Award (see the list) Information on our upcoming events; 9th Annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast, MVEE (Military & Veterans Employment Expo), ESGR Annual Employer Awards Banquet Article by ESGR Volunteer, Corissa Keuler; "Boost Your Military Recruiting Efforts With Two Simple Ingredients: Passion and Momentum" Statements of Support and Patriot Award Be sure to check the links and photos for links to websites located throughout the newsletter. We hope you continue to find it informative and supportive of your role as Employers, National Guardsmen and Reservists, ESGR Volunteers and community leaders. Please feel free to forward it on to colleagues, friends, fellow employees, company website, link to your newsletter and others in your professional network. Be sure to check out the Colorado ESGR page at http://www.esgr.mil/colorado and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/colorado.esgr.1

1. Welcome to Colorado ESGR. Our purpose is to have an informative newsletter that will educate, inform,
and promote service by and to ESGR while fulfilling our mission of supporting Employers, Guard/Reserve
members, Military and Veteran Employment Initiatives and our COESGR Volunteers.
March 2015
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Colorado ESGR is announcing a new service that has been launched as the Colorado MilitaryColorado ESGR is announcing a new service that has been launched as the Colorado Military
Events website:Events website: http://www.coloradomilitaryevents.com/http://www.coloradomilitaryevents.com/. It is not an ESGR site, but it is. It is not an ESGR site, but it is
a resource that several groups and individuals have put together (all donated time and effort) anda resource that several groups and individuals have put together (all donated time and effort) and
is available to all.is available to all.
For the past number of years, a group of
mainly Navy Reserve retired Veterans,
organized under the name of “The Rocky
Mountain Navy Association,” have carried
out activities to help our Military
Veterans. This web site, available for all to
see, has long been needed so that those
organizations that are planning on putting on
a hiring event for our Military members,
whether Active Duty, Guard and Reserve,
Veterans and /or Spouses, can go to one site
and check on other planned events that may
overlap or be too close in time, which could
cause confusion or lack of attendance.
Volunteers will manage the site, verify and
check event submissions to make sure they
are valid events with no cost to our Military to
attend, and that the event is not being done to
simply develop publicity or to market a
product to our Military members.
The website was developed by Tuliva, Inc., a Colorado corporation located in Denver, Colorado whose
employees donated their time and talent to create this site. The company is an information technology
organization which offers Managed Services, Cloud Hosting and Cloud Services, Information
Technology Infrastructure Services (ITIS), Information Technology Professional Services (ITPS),
Information Technology (IT) and Project Management (PM) Training and Certification (Tuliva Academy),
as well as Recruitment and Placement (Tuliva Bridgeways), all within one Company.
The monthly carrying costs for the site are paid by individual members of the Rocky Mountain Navy
Association.
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This will be the second year that ESGR has co-hosted and co-organized the Success Fair
portion of the Veterans Appreciation Breakfast. Becky Small is the ESGR coordinator for the
Success Fair. rebecca.s.small.ctr@mail.mil
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9th ANNUAL VETERANS APPRECIATION
Posted by Kim DeCoste (Denver Southeast)
kim@decosteassociates.com
Save the Date! April 18, 2015
The 9th Annual Veteran’s Appreciation Breakfast is coming on April
18, 2015 at the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum:
Organized by Denver Area Rotary Clubs & Colorado Employer Support of
the Guard and Reserve (COESGR) and Co-hosted
By Denver Southeast Rotary & COESGR
Free hot breakfast for the first 500 Veterans who register.
The program is from 08:30 - 10:00 and features Navy SEAL John Choate
& Arlington Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Sentinel, Thomas Tudor.
There is also a Success Fair for Veterans from 10:00 - 12:00.
Honorary Chairs: Senators Hank Brown, Michael Bennet, and Corey
Gardner, and Congressman Mike Coffman.
Master of Ceremonies: Marty Coniglio, 9News
Registration begins February 10 at www.SuccessForVeterans.org
Questions: email: Info@SuccessForVeterans.org
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Military veterans are making headway in the job
market but more needs to be done to increase
their employment prospects, business analysts
say.
The unemployment rate for veterans of the Iraq
and Afghanistan wars fell to 7.2 percent in
October compared with a 10 percent a year
earlier, according to the U.S. Labor Department.
The overall U.S. unemployment rate was 5.8
percent in October.
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NOMINEES FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE’S
TOP EMPLOYER AWARD NAMED
Colorado Employers Recognized by National Guard and Reserve Members
Denver-– Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of
Defense (DoD) office, announces more than 50 Colorado employers of Guard and
Reserve employees have been nominated for the 2015 Secretary of Defense
Employer Support Freedom Award (commonly referred to as the “Freedom
Award”).
The Freedom Award is the highest recognition given by the DoD to employers
for their support of National Guard and Reserve members. On behalf of the
Secretary of Defense, ESGR runs the annual award program, which has presented
the honor to 205 employers since 1996.
Almost half of the U.S. military is made up of National Guard and Reserve
members, many of whom also hold jobs with civilian employers. The Freedom Award recognizes those
employers that provide the most outstanding support for these Citizen Warriors. Up to 15 employers will be
selected for this year’s award and honored at the Pentagon in an official ceremony in August.
Nominations for the Freedom Award must come from a Guard or Reserve member who is employed
by the organization they are nominating, or from a family member. This year’s nominees (complete list
available at http://www.freedomaward.mil/TemplateDetailsView.aspx?TemplateID=6406&ModuleID=7)
represent large and small employers from almost every industry, including health, transportation, hospitality,
entertainment, banking, service and security (just to name a few), as well as from state and local
governments. ESGR received nominations for employers in all 50 states, Guam-CNMI, Puerto Rico, the
U.S. Virgin Islands and the District of Columbia.
Semifinalists and finalists will be announced in sequence throughout the coming months with the
recipients being announced in late June. Updates, press releases and a complete list of the 2,960
nominees can be found at www.freedomaward.mil.
Sanjel Corporation
240 Union Restaurant
Adams County Communication Center
Adams County District Attorney's Office
Air Methods Corporation
American Sentinel University
Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office
Army Air Force Exchange Service
Ball Aerospace and Technologies Corporation
CaptionCall
City of Durango
Colorado Counseling Center
Colorado Department of Education
Colorado Springs Police Department
Colorado Springs School District Eleven*
Colorado State Patrol
Cosmic AES
Department of Youth Correction/CDHS
DIRECTV
Edward Jones Investments
Evans Army Community Hospital / Ambulance Sec-
tion
Fort Carson Range Operations
Fort Lupton Police Department
G4S Denver
Greenwood Village Police Department
Intelligent Software Solutions
LeaderQuest
Mesa County
MITRE Corporation*
Navigant Consulting, Inc.
NEK Services, Inc.
Office of the District Attorney, 18th Judicial District
Optique of Denver
Parker Police Department
Pueblo Police Department
Raytheon Company
Shadow Creek Ranch
SkyWest Airlines
South Metro Fire Rescue Authority
Space C2 and Surveillance Division
That Eighties Band
The Home Depot
T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Transportation Security Administration
United Airlines
United Launch Alliance
Vectrus
W.J. Bradley Mortgage Capital, LLC
Western Area Power Administration
WOW Internet Cable and Phone

5. Boost Your Military Recruiting
Efforts With 2 Simple
Ingredients: Passion and
Momentum
by *Corissa Keuler Mar 4, 2015, 5:33 am ET
The single-most impactful thing you can do to boost your military hiring efforts
in 2015 is not a new technology or tool, not a pay-per-click service, or
specialized candidate database. This strategy is budget friendly and
team-focused.
The answer: search for and identify one person in your organization that is off-
the-charts passionate about military and veteran-related issues. Then inspire, influence and persuade them to
be your new project lead.
A heartfelt initiative like military and veteran hiring must blend some key components, including inspiring
others into action, sharing best practices, and working as a team across departments. Whether you have a
small crew of recruiters or a large department of specialists, think beyond “recruiting and talent acquisition” to
have a successful veteran program. By naming a project lead who is energetic, empathetic, and already
committed to the cause, you will jump-start the momentum of your program from the time of inception.
The path to award-winning results begins with someone who has heart in the matter, can quickly gain support
of others with their energy, and add a spark of creativity. Find a passionate project lead first and you’ll be
powerfully on your way towards your goal.
Take a moment to reflect on your current team. Who is full of heart? Who is deeply connected to the mission
and values of your organization? Who has volunteered to participate in outreach programs, career fairs, or
diversity events in the past? This may be a tenured employee or possibly a new hire. Keep in mind that you
may need to look beyond the human resources department to find the most passionate advocate. Instead of
targeting a subject matter expert, identify a project lead who is enthusiastic, trusted, and committed to your
mission.
As a next step, organize a strategy session with your project lead, and together brainstorm a roster of all the
employees, internal resources, and departments that you could pull together as a project team. Building a solid
team is top priority, so include employees with a variety of backgrounds and experiences that represent
multiple departments (ideally 5-10 employees total).
Include service men and women who are active duty, guard, reserve, or veteran status, as their experience,
support and input is invaluable. A passionate project lead, partnered with the momentum of a strategic team,
will yield an abundance of energy and ideas that will kick start your military and veteran initiative.
* Corissa Keuler is an active volunteer with Colorado ESGR
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6. The Patriot Award honors supervisors for their superior support of Guard and ReserveThe Patriot Award honors supervisors for their superior support of Guard and Reserve
employees. Nominations must come from a Guard or Reserve member or a family member.employees. Nominations must come from a Guard or Reserve member or a family member.
Nominated employers receive a certificate of recognition and a lapel pinNominated employers receive a certificate of recognition and a lapel pin..
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The ECO Environmental &
Disaster Restoration Company,
specifically CEO, Jerry Poulsen
was recognized for his outstanding
support with an ESGR Patriot
Award after being nominated by
Dave Crockett.
Pictured from left to right; Lou
Brackett, ESGR volunteer, Dave
Crockett, Jerry Poulsen, and Don
Schneider, ESGR volunteer.
A statement of Support was also
presented and signed by
Mr. Poulsen.
The Veterans Affairs Medical Center
of Grand Junction, specifically
Director, Marc McGuire was
recognized for his outstanding
support with an ESGR Patriot Award
after being nominated by Dave
Crockett, Army National Guard.
Pictured from left to right; Dave
Popham, ESGR volunteer, Angela
Brothers, Director of Inpatient
Services, Marc McGuire, and ESGR
Volunteers; Jonathan Graziano, Dea
Bridge, and Lou Brackett.
A statement of Support was also
p r e s e n t e d a n d s i g n e d b y
Mr. McGuire.
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The Ryland Homes (Denver
Division), specifically Bryan
McGregor, Vice President of
Purchasing (holding the award),
was recognized for his outstanding
support with an ESGR Patriot
Award after being nominated by
Chief Petty Officer Carl Loescher,
U.S. Navy Reserve (in uniform)
A statement of Support was also
presented and signed by Mr.
McGregor.
ESGR Robert R. presented the
awards
The Frito Lay Company, specifically supervisors, Gregg Bruxvoort and Wanda Jones were
recognized for their outstanding support with an ESGR Patriot Award after being nominated by
William Cordova, an Army National Guard member .
The nominator, Sarah Harlow, is the spouse of a deployed Air
National Guard service member. This is his fourth
deployment. They have two children, ages 5 and 10. Sarah is
very grateful to her employer, Mike Maguire and his spouse,
Carol, for the support and understanding they provide to her and
her deployed spouse. Sarah serves as the General Manager of
Home Instead Senior Care located in Fort Collins CO. “The
best part about working for Mike and Carol is that they have
a strong sense of commitment to faith and family. In my
search of a new path, this was exactly what I was looking
for. Since my employment in 2012, my work/life balance has
improved greatly. I love that my boss has an understanding
of the importance of family. There was a day a while back
when I called in with a sick child, Neil was on a MAFFS de-
ployment and I was trying to find away to get to work. When
I called Mike, he replied "Sarah, no one is giving awards out
for sending kids to school sick today" He has a genuine understanding of family and is a huge supporter of the
US military. Mike always makes a point to ask about my family and Neil's next adventure and how he and Carol can
support. During this upcoming deployment I know the Maguire family will be there if I need a break from the kids or
just to lend an ear during those difficult times when our family is missing Neil. Mike and Carol’s support during
these next few months is priceless and my family appreciates the ongoing support.”
Brian Hand, ESGR Volunteer, Mike Maguire, Carol
Maguire, Sarah Harlow. Picture by Jeanie Hand, ESGR
Volunteer

8. Colorado’s Supporting Employers
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Thomas J. Miller, CEO, Castle Rock Bank, Castle Rock presentedThomas J. Miller, CEO, Castle Rock Bank, Castle Rock presented
with a Statement of Support by ESGR volunteers Bob Rotruckwith a Statement of Support by ESGR volunteers Bob Rotruck
and Dick Wilson.and Dick Wilson.
Marc Thelen, Founder and CoMarc Thelen, Founder and Co--Owner, Aircraft PerformanceOwner, Aircraft Performance
Group, Castle Rock presented with a Statement of SupportGroup, Castle Rock presented with a Statement of Support
by ESGR volunteers Bob Rotruck and Dick Wilson.by ESGR volunteers Bob Rotruck and Dick Wilson.
Eric Goudy, Manager, AMC Theaters, Castle RockEric Goudy, Manager, AMC Theaters, Castle Rock
presented with a Statement of Support by ESGR volunteerpresented with a Statement of Support by ESGR volunteer
Bob Rotruck.Bob Rotruck.

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STAFF AND CONTACT INFORMATION
Brent Hamilton - Program Support Technician
720-250-1176 brent.l.hamilton2.ctr@mail.mil
Chandra Hance – AST-Administrative Support Technician
720.250.1189 chandra.l.hance.ctr@mail.mil
Becky Small - Employment Coordinator
720-250-1188 rebecca.s.small.ctr@mail.mil
https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/jobs
COESGR Business Office
12200 East Briarwood Avenue, Suite 160
Centennial, Co 80112
FAX: 720.250.1199
State ESGR Vice Chair
Tom Mills, Brigadier General,
CONG (Ret).
EMPLOYER OUTREACH
AREA CHAIRS
Alamosa
Dan Powell
Boulder
Tonia Martinez
Colorado Springs
Mark Lilevjen
Bob Landry
Cortez Area
Robert Valencia
Denver Area
Bruce Erek
Rick White
Douglas County Area
Bob Rotruck
Dick Wilson
Estes Park Area Chair
Open
Fort Lyon/Tri County
Leanne Wheeler
Larimer/Weld County
Jeanie & Brian Hand
Longmont
vacant
Grand Junction
Lou Brackett
Bret Mixon
Montrose
Emily Smith
Fred Fusselman
Pueblo
Harry Vogel
Jon Brude
Steamboat Springs
Jim Stanko
State ESGR Chair
Richard E. Young, RADM, USN (Ret)
COLORADO ESGR DIRECTORS
Military Outreach
Mary Miller - Director
John Schutt - Dep. Dir.
Employer Outreach
Bev Skinner - Co-director
Dave Pruett - Co-director
EO Coordinators, Major
Corporations-
Pamela Martis
Jeff Brodeur
Ombudsmen
Bill Belz - Director
Martin Cobb - Co- Director
Aaron Lechner - Dep. Dir.
Lara Makinen - Coordinator
Training
Lynn Albi
Paula Kauffman - Dep. Dir.
Special Programs
Kip Cheroutes - Director
National Guard Liaison
Liz Kelpis
Public Affairs
Sandy Tiegen - Director
James Garrett - Newsletter Editor
Employer Initiatives
Robby Castle - Director
Paul Dunbar - Deputy
Mentors Coordinator - Zach Jacobsen
Job Fairs Coordinator - Chase Dinkler
MVEE Coordinators - Jason Shireman
Elaine Edon
Bosslift Coordinator - Brian Bartony
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2015 Events Calendar
Colorado’s ESGR Electronic Newsletter is published not only for the information and benefit of the members of the
Colorado ESGR but most importantly to our Guard and Reserve members and their employers.
The contents of this newsletter highlight activities and events conducted by Colorado ESGR.
Send comments regarding this publication to the Newsletter Editor: James Garrett at ESGRcolorado@yahoo.com
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21 March - Ombudsman Refresher
Course
24-26 March - Denver MVEE
18 April - 9th Annual Veterans
Appreciation Breakfast,
Wings Over the Rockies
Museum
19-21 May - Colorado Springs MVEE
12-13 June - ESGR Employer Awards
Banquet and Volunteer
Training