ASHLAND — Randy Spade, director of admissions at Ashland University, has been named an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve’s (ESGR) Patriot Award winner for his support of veterans, reservists, and their families.
The award was presented by John McCance, chairman of the Ohio Committee for ESGR, and Ernie Stone, the committee’s employer outreach director, during a ceremony at the Jack W. Liebert Military and Veteran Resource Center on May 17.
Spade was formally presented with the honor and expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the support of veterans, reservists, and their families.
He also spoke about the importance of creating a welcoming and supportive environment for veterans, reservists, and their families.
In his nomination letter, Ryan Yeater, a full-time recruitment specialist for AU and a staff sergeant and motor transport operator for the Ohio National Guard, praised Spade’s work.
Yeater said that Spade has taken an office that was “in a back corner” and transformed it into a stand-alone building, a housing option, and a dedicated staff that deals with veterans and their children.
The Patriot Award is given annually to a civilian supervisor who supports employee participation in the National Guard and Reserve.
The award recognizes the individual’s dedication and efforts in supporting veterans, reservists, and their families.
Spade is not a veteran himself, but he has expressed his commitment to supporting military-connected employees, students, and their families.
He believes that veterans deserve the respect, admiration, and care that they have earned.
In his work as director of admissions at Ashland University, Spade has made significant contributions to the support of veterans, reservists, and their families.
He has created a welcoming and supportive environment for them, and he has worked to ensure that their academic and personal success is not hindered by their military service.
The ESGR Patriot Award is a significant honor that recognizes the commitment of civilian employers to supporting veterans, reservists, and their families.
It is an important award that highlights the importance of promoting and supporting the military community.
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