Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Recognizes S/ D Engineers
S/ D Engineers Signs “5-Star” Statement of Support for Our Troops.
Harrisburg, PA, December 23, 2005 --(PR.com)-- "I cannot tell you how supportive Dan and all of my fellow coworkers are of my military service,” said Tony Centore, Manager of Electrical and Control Systems at S/ D Engineers, Inc. on Liberty Avenue in Pittsburgh. “S/ D Engineers is the model of how all companies should treat our citizen soldiers.”
Mr. Dan Tis, President of S/ D Engineers signed a “5-Star Statement of Support” with Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve in a ceremony at S/ D Engineering’s renovated facility in the Strip District, which incidentally was George Westinghouse’s original factory in Pittsburgh.
“We are just so glad to have Tony back safe from his tour of duty in Iraq.” said Mr. Tis. This sentiment was emphatically endorsed by Tony’s wife, Jody Centore.
Steve Patarcity, Southwest Pennsylvania Area Chairman of ESGR conducted the “5 Star Statement of Support” signing with Mr. Tis.
“We need more employers who have National Guard and Reserve employees within their ranks to stand up and demonstrate to their families, customers, vendors, competitors, and other employees that management and owners recognize these employees’ sacrifice,” remarked Mr. Patarcity.
Tony Centore’s leadership qualities were demonstrated in his swift acknowledgement of his employer upon his return from Iraq. Mr. Tis and S/ D Engineers were recipients of ESGR’s “Patriot Award” last year in recognition of their support of employee citizen soldiers from Tony’s nomination.
“You need to acknowledge and recognize those who sacrifice for us all,” summarized Mr. Tis. “It is just that important.”
S/D Engineers, Inc., a Pittsburgh corporate based company, (www.sdengineers.com) was formed in January 1998. It is a privately owned, multi-disciplined engineering and professional services organization which has been successfully serving industry for decades. S/D can trace its roots to 1850 and William Swindell and the Swindell-Dressler organization. Principles of that firm were active in founding and supporting the Engineers Society of Western Pennsylvania in 1880.
The “5-Star” Statement of Support program is an ongoing ESGR sponsored program that recognizes companies who show their support to their National Guard and Reserve employees. For details on how to participate in Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve’s “5-Star” program, contact 1-800-336-4590 toll-free or visit ESGR on the web at www.esgr.mil
About Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve-ESGR
ESGR was established in 1972 by Presidential Proclamation to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve component members and their civilian employers and to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee's military commitment. ESGR provides employer awareness and recognition programs, human resources consultation, and Ombudsman (informal mediation) services to resolve employment issues with Guard and Reservist employees. Today ESGR operates through a network of more than 4,500 volunteers throughout 55 committees located in each state, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Europe.
The Department of Defense tasks ESGR to ensure that employers understand their vital role in National Defense and to inform employers and their Guard and Reserve employees of their rights and responsibilities under Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) 38 USC Sections 4301-4333.
For more information on Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve in your area, call 1-800-336-4590 toll-free and visit ESGR on the web at www.esgr.mil
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Mr. Dan Tis, President of S/ D Engineers signed a “5-Star Statement of Support” with Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve in a ceremony at S/ D Engineering’s renovated facility in the Strip District, which incidentally was George Westinghouse’s original factory in Pittsburgh.
“We are just so glad to have Tony back safe from his tour of duty in Iraq.” said Mr. Tis. This sentiment was emphatically endorsed by Tony’s wife, Jody Centore.
Steve Patarcity, Southwest Pennsylvania Area Chairman of ESGR conducted the “5 Star Statement of Support” signing with Mr. Tis.
“We need more employers who have National Guard and Reserve employees within their ranks to stand up and demonstrate to their families, customers, vendors, competitors, and other employees that management and owners recognize these employees’ sacrifice,” remarked Mr. Patarcity.
Tony Centore’s leadership qualities were demonstrated in his swift acknowledgement of his employer upon his return from Iraq. Mr. Tis and S/ D Engineers were recipients of ESGR’s “Patriot Award” last year in recognition of their support of employee citizen soldiers from Tony’s nomination.
“You need to acknowledge and recognize those who sacrifice for us all,” summarized Mr. Tis. “It is just that important.”
S/D Engineers, Inc., a Pittsburgh corporate based company, (www.sdengineers.com) was formed in January 1998. It is a privately owned, multi-disciplined engineering and professional services organization which has been successfully serving industry for decades. S/D can trace its roots to 1850 and William Swindell and the Swindell-Dressler organization. Principles of that firm were active in founding and supporting the Engineers Society of Western Pennsylvania in 1880.
The “5-Star” Statement of Support program is an ongoing ESGR sponsored program that recognizes companies who show their support to their National Guard and Reserve employees. For details on how to participate in Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve’s “5-Star” program, contact 1-800-336-4590 toll-free or visit ESGR on the web at www.esgr.mil
About Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve-ESGR
ESGR was established in 1972 by Presidential Proclamation to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve component members and their civilian employers and to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee's military commitment. ESGR provides employer awareness and recognition programs, human resources consultation, and Ombudsman (informal mediation) services to resolve employment issues with Guard and Reservist employees. Today ESGR operates through a network of more than 4,500 volunteers throughout 55 committees located in each state, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Europe.
The Department of Defense tasks ESGR to ensure that employers understand their vital role in National Defense and to inform employers and their Guard and Reserve employees of their rights and responsibilities under Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) 38 USC Sections 4301-4333.
For more information on Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve in your area, call 1-800-336-4590 toll-free and visit ESGR on the web at www.esgr.mil
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