Shallotte, NC – FOCUS Broadband has been honored with the Pro Patria Award by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), recognizing the company’s exceptional support for employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. The Pro Patria Award is the highest recognition given by an ESGR State Committee and highlights FOCUS Broadband’s commitment to fostering a supportive environment for military service members. Currently, nearly 10% of the company’s workforce consists of veterans or Guard and Reserve members.

“I’m proud to present FOCUS Broadband with the Pro Patria Award for their consistent, outstanding support of Guard and Reserve service members and veterans,” said Jason Thompson, who presented the award on behalf of the North Carolina ESGR Committee. “To be eligible for this honor, an employer must have signed a Statement of Support for Guard and Reserve members and previously been recognized with the Above and Beyond Award or be a Patriot Award recipient.”

FOCUS Broadband’s dedication to supporting military employees was first recognized in 2023 when Justin Parsons, Director of Operations Services, received the Patriot Award. Parsons was nominated by Brett Burris, a current Manager of Site Operations at FOCUS Broadband, who was deployed to Kuwait while working as a Communication Services Technician with the company.

“We’re incredibly honored to receive the Pro Patria Award from ESGR,” said Keith Holden, CEO of FOCUS Broadband. “While we take pride in our commitment to supporting veterans, as well as Guard and Reserve members, we consider FOCUS Broadband fortunate to benefit from the skills, leadership and dedication that those coming from a military background bring to our team.”

ESGR is a Department of Defense volunteer program established in 1972 to foster cooperation between Reserve Component Service members and their civilian employers. ESGR’s 54 State Committees recognize employers nationwide with a series of Department of Defense awards presented each year to an outstanding large company, small company, and public agency.

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