Pro Patria Award Winner, Large Company - Target Corporation. L-R: Minnesota ESGR State Chair A. Paul Monteen, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Dennis McCarthy, Master Chief Petty Officer Michael Korman (Navy Reserve), Target Vice President of Infrastructure Jeff Mader, Colonel William Lieder (Army Reserve), Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, and National ESGR Chair Jim Rebholz.
Pro Patria Award Winner, Public Organization - Minneapolis Police Department. L-R: Minnesota ESGR State Chair A. Paul Monteen, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Dennis McCarthy, Staff Sergeant Katie Blackwell (Army National Guard), Katie Sullivan, Staff Sergeant Steven Blackwell (Army National Guard), Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, and National ESGR Chair Jim Rebholz.
Pro Patria Award Winner, Small Company - McGough Construction. L-R: Minnesota ESGR State Chair A. Paul Monteen, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Dennis McCarthy,Brad Wood, Major Bill Scherling (Army Reserve), John Pfeifer, Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, and National ESGR Chair Jim Rebholz.
Staff Sergeant Perry Miller, US Army Reserve (center), accepts the Above and Beyond Award for Altron Incorporated from Minnesota ESGR State Chair A. Paul Monteen (far left), Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Dennis McCarthy (second from left), Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty (second from right), and National ESGR Chair Jim Rebholz (far right).
Major Brian Smith, Army National Guard and Darren Tutt (center left and right) accept the Above and Beyond Award for American Financial Marketing from Minnesota ESGR State Chair A. Paul Monteen (far left), Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Dennis McCarthy (second from left), Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty (second from right), and National ESGR Chair Jim Rebholz (far right).
Sheriff Richard Stanek and Specialist Kyle Rizner, Army National Guard (center left and right), accept the Above and Beyond Award for the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office from Minnesota ESGR State Chair A. Paul Monteen (far left), Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Dennis McCarthy (second from left), Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty (second from right), and National ESGR Chair Jim Rebholz (far right).
Jay Olson (center) accepts the Above and Beyond Award for Cargill Incorporated from Minnesota ESGR State Chair A. Paul Monteen (far left), Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Dennis McCarthy (second from left), Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty (second from right), and National ESGR Chair Jim Rebholz (far right).
Keith Wyche (center) accepts the Above and Beyond Award for Cub Foods from Minnesota ESGR State Chair A. Paul Monteen (far left), Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Dennis McCarthy (second from left), Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty (second from right), and National ESGR Chair Jim Rebholz (far right).
Carrie Hustad and Carolyn Colson (center left and right) accept the Above and Beyond Award for the US Customs and Border Patrol from Minnesota ESGR State Chair A. Paul Monteen (far left), Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Dennis McCarthy (second from left), Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty (second from right), and National ESGR Chair Jim Rebholz (far right).
Nancy Miller and Petty Officer Second Class Lourdez Schwab, US Coast Guard Reserve (center left and right) accept the Above and Beyond Award for Heritage Bank from Minnesota ESGR State Chair A. Paul Monteen (far left), Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Dennis McCarthy (second from left), Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty (second from right), and National ESGR Chair Jim Rebholz (far right).
David Juhlke and Liuetenant Colonel Roger Morrison, US Army Reserve (center left and right) accept the Above and Beyond Award for Hormel Foods from Minnesota ESGR State Chair A. Paul Monteen (far left), Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Dennis McCarthy (second from left), Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty (second from right), and National ESGR Chair Jim Rebholz (far right).
Major Shelly Hermes, Army National Guard and Donald Leake (center left and right) accpet the Above and Beyond Award for Eagle Ridge Junior High School from Minnesota ESGR State Chair A. Paul Monteen (far left), Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Dennis McCarthy (second from left), Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty (second from right), and National ESGR Chair Jim Rebholz (far right).
Mona Reynolds and Technial Sergeant Joseph Balsanek, US Air Force Reserve (center left and right) accept the Above and Beyond Award for the Mayo Clinic from Minnesota ESGR State Chair A. Paul Monteen (far left), Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Dennis McCarthy (second from left), Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty (second from right), and National ESGR Chair Jim Rebholz (far right).
Chief John Long and Petty Officer First Class Brandon Kuske, US Coast Guard Reserve (center left and right), accept the Above and Beyond Award for the Edina Police Department from Minnesota ESGR State Chair A. Paul Monteen (far left), Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Dennis McCarthy (second from left), Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty (second from right), and National ESGR Chair Jim Rebholz (far right).
Jason Westenskow (center) accepts the Above and Beyond Award for Frito Lay from Minnesota ESGR State Chair A. Paul Monteen (far left), Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Dennis McCarthy (second from left), Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty (second from right), and National ESGR Chair Jim Rebholz (far right).
1st Lieutenant Joel Stamp, Army National Guard and Shirley Thompson-Neukom (center left and right) accept the Above and Beyond Award for General Mills Federal Credit Union from Minnesota ESGR State Chair A. Paul Monteen (far left), Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Dennis McCarthy (second from left), Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty (second from right), and National ESGR Chair Jim Rebholz (far right).
Ryan Heining (third from left) accpets the Above and Beyond Award for M Space from Minnesota ESGR State Chair A. Paul Monteen (far left), Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Dennis McCarthy (second from left), Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty (second from right), and National ESGR Chair Jim Rebholz (far right).
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Dennis McCarthy (left) presents Governor Tim Pawlenty with the Secretary of Defense Award for Exceptional Public Service.
Nancy and Roger McCabe (center) of the Timberwolves Fastbreak Foundation receive a sepcial award from Paul Monteen, Dennis McCarthy, Tim Pawlenty and Jim Rebholz.
U of M wrestling coach J Robinson receives a sepcial award from Paul Monteen, Dennis McCarthy, Tim Pawlenty and Jim Rebholz.
Mike Morris of KFAN Roadio receives a sepcial award from Paul Monteen, Dennis McCarthy, Tim Pawlenty and Jim Rebholz.
WCCO anchor Don Shelby receives a sepcial award from Paul Monteen, Dennis McCarthy, Tim Pawlenty and Jim Rebholz.
Sergeant Douglas Strain, Army National Guard (3rd from right) and Kevin Nelson (center) accept the Above and Beyond Award for the City of St. Paul Street Maintenance Division from Minnesota ESGR State Chair A. Paul Monteen (far left), Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Dennis McCarthy (second from left), Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty (second from right), and National ESGR Chair Jim Rebholz (far right).
1st Lieutenant Robert Bunn (3rd from left), Army National Guard and Robert Heck (3rd from right) accept the Above and Beyond Award for Twin Cities Metro Certified Development Company from Minnesota ESGR State Chair A. Paul Monteen (far left), Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Dennis McCarthy (second from left), Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty (second from right), and National ESGR Chair Jim Rebholz (far right).
Niel McCormick (3rd from left) and Captain Patrick McDonald, Air Force Reserve (3rd from right) accept the Above and Beyond Award for Thomson Reuters from Minnesota ESGR State Chair A. Paul Monteen (far left), Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Dennis McCarthy (second from left), Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty (second from right), and National ESGR Chair Jim Rebholz (far right).
Melvin Collins (3rd from left) and Sergeant Paul Jungles (3rd from right), Army National Guard, accept the Above and Beyond Award for Securian Financial Group from Minnesota ESGR State Chair A. Paul Monteen (far left), Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Dennis McCarthy (second from left), Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty (second from right), and National ESGR Chair Jim Rebholz (far right).
Bruce Reiser (center) accepts the Above and Beyond Award for the Minnesota Correctional Facility, Rush City from Minnesota ESGR State Chair A. Paul Monteen (far left), Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Dennis McCarthy (second from left), Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty (second from right), and National ESGR Chair Jim Rebholz (far right).
Dale Peterson (3rd from left) and Chief Petty Officer Jack Taly, Navy Reserve (3rd from right) accpet the Above and Beyond Award for MINNCOR Industries from Minnesota ESGR State Chair A. Paul Monteen (far left), Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Dennis McCarthy (second from left), Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty (second from right), and National ESGR Chair Jim Rebholz (far right).
Phillip Law (center) and Sergeant Eric Ouelette (3rd from right), Marine Reserve, accept the Above and Beyond Award for Medtronic from Minnesota ESGR State Chair A. Paul Monteen (far left), Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Dennis McCarthy (second from left), Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty (second from right), and National ESGR Chair Jim Rebholz (far right).
Stan Erickson (3rd from left) and Staff Sergeant Eric Svedahl (3rd from right), Marine Reserve, accept the Above and Beyond Award for Ziegler Caterpillar from Minnesota ESGR State Chair A. Paul Monteen (far left), Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Dennis McCarthy (second from left), Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty (second from right), and National ESGR Chair Jim Rebholz (far right).
Timothy Erdman and Raylene Shepard (center) accept the Above and Beyond Award for Wells Fargo and Company from Minnesota ESGR State Chair A. Paul Monteen (far left), Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Dennis McCarthy (second from left), Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty (second from right), and National ESGR Chair Jim Rebholz (far right).
Mark Jordahl (3rd from left) and Lieutenant Colonel Michael Ott (3rd from right), Air Force Reserve, accept the Above and Beyond Award for US Bank from Minnesota ESGR State Chair A. Paul Monteen (far left), Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Dennis McCarthy (second from left), Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty (second from right), and National ESGR Chair Jim Rebholz (far right).
Thomson Reuters with a signed Statement of Support.
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development with a signed Statement of Support.
A Minnesota ESGR tradition is a pair of Bald Eagles from the University of Minnesota Raptor Center. One eagle was brought to the stage for the playing and singing of the national anthem.
A Minnesota ESGR tradition is a pair of Bald Eagles from the University of Minnesota Raptor Center.
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty.
Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty.
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Dennis McCarthy.
Co-Emcee Lori Monteen with colleague Dennis Schulstad.
State Chair Emeritus Dennis Schulstad addressing the audience.
WCCO TV Anchorman Don Shelby (right) and former Viking Long Snapper and KFAN Morning Show host “Superstar” Mike Morris (left) were recognized at the Minnesota Employer Awards Banquet for their Embedded Reporting with the 34th ID in Iraq in November and December 2009.
Don Shelby shows off his new "Red Bull" tattoo.
Mike Morris assists Don Shelby in displaying his new "Red Bull" Tattoo.
Members of the 34th Infantry Division "Red Bull" Band accompany Technical Sergeant Karly Vogel, US Air National Guard, in the "Star Spangled Banner."
Technical Sergeant Karly Vogel, US Air National Guard, sings the "Star Spangled Banner."
Niel McCormick of Thomson Reuters signs a Statement of Support.
Commissioner Dan McElroy of the Minnesota Department of Employement and Economic Development (DEED) signs a Statemennt of Support.
Several members of the Marine Reserve pictured with Governor Pawlenty and Assistant Secretary McCarthy.
Lieutenenant Commander (Retired) Bud Bonn gives the benediction.
Minnesota ESGR members Cassie McCane (left) and Jonathan Groeneweg (right). Groeneweg and McCane both serve in the Minnesota Army National Guard.
ESGR Members Jonathan Groeneweg and Karly Vogel.
ESGR members L-R: Megan Riffe, Major Ed Suarez (Army National Guard) and Cassie McCane.
Assistant Adjutant General for Army, Brigadier General Joe Kelly (left) with his wife.
State Command Sergeant Major Scott Mills.
ESGR member Major Eric Davis, US Air Force Reserve, with his wife, Anita.
Musical Guest jazz guitarist Reuben Ristrom.
Full-time staff member Rae Schwartz (center).
Dennis Schulstad (left), Dennis McCarthy (center) and Jim Rebholz (right).
Assistant Secretary for Reserve Affairs Dennis McCarthy (left) with Master of Ceremonies and State Chair Emeritus Dennis Schulstad (right).
Sergeant Chris Campbell (right) presents a flag flown during his deployment in Basra, Iraq to Minnesota ESGR State Chair A. Paul Monteen. Campbell is a full-time staff member of Minnesota ESGR.
Banquet guests show their enthusiasm during the performance of a medley of Armed Forces songs.
