Wisconsin ESGR

On 23 June, Area 6 ESGR Representative Rafeal Conde presented a Patriot Award to Luke Riskow of Nestle Purina Petcare in Hager City. Signing the Statement of Support was Robinson Galvao. Nominator was SFC Michael Lueloff, USAR.
Photo: Nominator SFC Michael Lueloff, Robinson Galvao, Patriot Award winner Luke Riskow, and Area 6 ESGR Representative Rafeal Conde.

On 26 June, Mary Thomson, Manager and Owner of Leader of the Pack Doggie Daycare was presented with a 7-Seals Award by Mark Matwig. The award was nominated by Staff Sergeant Carson Heimerl. SSG Heimerl said of Mary, “she has consistently demonstrated support for my service in the Army Reserves and is a previous recipient of the Patriot Award.” He continued, “When I submit my drill schedule, Mary ensures all relevant dates are blocked off, preventing any conflicts with work scheduling. If my first line leader requests my presence in advance of a drill, I am granted time off promptly, and Mary covers the floor in my absence, removing the need for me to find coverage. Even when I need to make a physical or dental appointment, I am allowed to take an extended break or a half day allowing me to attend these appointments. During annual training periods, I receive approved leave without issue, and they have offered to compensate me for any potential loss of income. While serving in the military, contributions to my health savings account continue uninterrupted. When I attended B6 ASI school for three months and a manager resigned during that time, Mary contacted me to offer the vacant position, despite my return being several weeks away. When returning from my three-month B6 ASI school, I was offered 14 days off before having to return to work.
Photo: ESGR representative Mark Mathwig, Leader of the Pack Doggie Daycare owner Mary Thomson and SSG Carson Heimerl.