GREAT BEND–Kansas Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense office, announced today in a news release that Jane Schepmann, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer with the Clara Barton Hospital, was honored with a “My Boss is a Patriot” award in recognition of extraordinary support of an employee serving in the United States Army Reserve.

According to Walt Frederick, Kansas ESGR State Chair, “the Patriot Award was created by ESGR to publicly recognize individuals who provide outstanding patriotic support and cooperation to their employees, who like the citizen warriors before them, have answered their nation’s call to serve.’

Staff Sgt. Joshua Wren, who serves with the 863rd Quarter Master Detachment, U.S. Army Reserve in Great Bend, nominated his supervisor for supporting his part-time military career.

Howard Partinginton, an ESGR volunteer, presented the Patriot Award to Schepmann, during a ceremony at the Hoisington facility. Following the presentation, the administration signed a statement of support, a certification that the organization agrees to continue to support Guard members, Reservists and their spouses.

“I am just so honored by this,” Schepmann said during the reception. The event was attended by a host of her Clara Barton co-workers and hospital administrators.

For more information about ESGR Outreach Programs, or ESGR volunteer opportunities, call 1-800-336-4590 or visit www.ESGR.mil.