Kansas Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve announces the launch of their formal search for the next State Chair of the Kansas Committee. The State Chair is an official Department of Defense volunteer position. The State Chair will be required to take an oath of office and will be sworn in as the new chair during a formal ceremony in the future. The State Chair will serve at the pleasure of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs. The position carries a three-year term and the protocol of a military two-star flag officer. The KS ESGR State Chair will provide the leadership and vision for a team of more than 60 dedicated volunteers that are spread all across the State of Kansas. Proven leaders, who are interested and meet qualifying skills for the State Chair position, are encouraged to apply. To be considered for selection by the Search Committee, each interested candidate should be a resident of the State of Kansas, submit their Nomination Package, to include the following items:

1. Bio or Resume.
2. A letter stating his/her willingness to accept the position, reason(s) for interest in the serving, and thoughts and plan for leading the Kansas ESGR state field committee.
3. Other supporting materials, as appropriate (recommendations, photos, etc.).

Nomination packages must be submitted via US Mail no later than 31 October, to the KS ESGR Search Committee Chair at the following address: Attn: Mr. Alan C. Barrett, Kansas ESGR, 1282 19th Rd , Burlington, KS 66839. Anyone having any questions regarding the process should call or text the Search Committee Chair, Alan C. Barrett, at 620-364-9626, or email the question to him at alancbarrett@yahoo.com. ESGR was established in 1972 to develop and maintain employer support for Guard and Reserve service. ESGR advocates relevant initiatives, recognizes outstanding support, increases awareness of applicable laws, and resolves conflict between service members and employers. Paramount to ESGR's mission is encouraging employment of Guardsmen and Reservists who bring integrity, global perspective and proven leadership to the civilian workforce. ESGR operates through a network of thousands of volunteers nationwide and in all state field offices. ESGR conducts volunteer activities, like employer outreach and awards presentations, military education briefs, and mediation. ESGR dedicated volunteers come from all walks of life. They are business executives, military spouses, civic leaders, military personnel, and patriotic citizens. ESGR volunteers seek to improve the employer relations of our brave men and women that place themselves in harms way, leave their families, and put their careers on hold as they preserve our way of life. As the 1.3 million members of the National Guard and Reserve continue to perform an increasing number of unique missions that require extraordinary actions on the part of everyday citizens, ESGR will continue to be the informational agency for the employers of citizen warriors. Nomination packages must be submitted via US Mail no later than Oct. 31, to the KS ESGR Search Committee Chair at the following address: Attn: Mr. Alan C. Barrett, Kansas ESGR, 1282 19th Rd , Burlington, KS 66839. Anyone having any questions regarding the process should call or text the Search Committee Chair, Alan C. Barrett, at 620-364-9626, or email the question to him at alancbarrett@yahoo.com.