ESGR is a volunteer-centric Department of Defense program within the Defense Human Resources Activity (DHRA). Led by National Chair Mr. John Sampa and Executive Director Navy Capt. Darren Bess. ESGR operates through a network of more than 2,300 volunteers in 54 committees located across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam-CNMI (Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands), Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Subcommittees - ESGR’s four volunteer subcommittees provide feedback and coordination for ESGR activities. They include:
ESGR Board of Directors
Outreach Subcommittee
Volunteer Support Subcommittee
Ombudsman Subcommittee
Headquarters ESGR – Headquarters for ESGR is located in Alexandria, Virginia, and is comprised of three mission areas:
Employer Outreach - Promote a culture where all employers support and value military service through education, recognition, and mediation.
Ombudsmen - Provide information and informal, neutral mediation for issues or conflicts between employers and Service members.
Military Outreach - Make Service members aware of their rights and responsibilities under the law and the value of employer support and recognition.