OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 18, 2015--
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of
Defense office, announced today that Bob Synowicki, Werner
Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN) executive vice president of Driver
Resources, signed a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve.
Synowicki signed the pledge during a June 18 ceremony at Werner’s
headquarters in Omaha, Neb. He was joined by Tom Bullock, ESGR chief of
employer outreach.
“Werner is honored and excited to offer so many lifelong career
opportunities for our veterans and their spouses,” Synowicki said. “We
are proud to make this pledge and reinforce our commitment to support
our military.”
The ESGR Statement of Support program is the cornerstone of ESGR’s
efforts to gain and maintain employer support of the Guard and Reserve.
The intent of this program is to increase employer support by
encouraging employers to act as advocates for employee participation in
the military.
“Today, supportive employers are critical to maintaining the strength
and readiness of the nation’s Guard and Reserve units,” Bullock said.
“Werner Enterprises is setting a high standard for all Nebraska
employers to follow the lead in providing above and beyond support of
Nebraska’s veterans, many of whom currently serve in the Guard and
Reserve. By meeting the Statement of Support criteria, Werner
Enterprises will stand proudly with their Guard and Reserve employees
who continue to answer their nation’s call to defend our way of life.
Their personal sacrifices are essential to the strength of our nation.”
About Werner Enterprises, Inc.
Werner Enterprises, Inc. was
founded in 1956 and is a premier transportation and logistics company,
with coverage throughout North America, Asia, Europe, South America,
Africa and Australia. Werner maintains its global headquarters in Omaha,
Nebraska and maintains offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico,
China and Australia. Werner is among the five largest truckload carriers
in the United States, with a diversified portfolio of transportation
services that includes dedicated van, temperature-controlled and
flatbed; medium-to-long-haul, regional and local van; and expedited
services. Werner's Value Added Services portfolio includes freight
management, truck brokerage, intermodal and international services.
International services are provided through Werner’s domestic and global
subsidiary companies and include ocean, air and ground transportation;
freight forwarding; and customs brokerage.
Werner Enterprises, Inc.’s common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global
Select MarketSM under the symbol “WERN”. For further
information about Werner, visit the company’s website at www.werner.com.
About ESGR
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve is a
Department of Defense office 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 the employment of
Guardsmen and Reservists who bring integrity, global perspective and
proven leadership to the civilian workforce.
More information about ESGR Employer Outreach is available at www.ESGR.mil
or by contacting Jacqueline Leeker, Employer Outreach, at (571)
372-0690, or by email at Jacqueline.N.Leeker.civ@mail.mil.
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Source: Werner Enterprises, Inc.
Werner Enterprises, Inc.
Fred Thayer, 402-895-6640 ext. 2065
Director
of Corporate Communications
fthayer@werner.com