WAUSAU, WI – The Wisconsin Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the U.S. Department of Defense, honored Linetec’s Paint Operations Manager Paul Bratz with a Patriot Award. Sgt. Bradley Pochinski nominated Bratz for “extraordinary support” of employees who participate in military service.

Pochinski serves in the Wisconsin Army National Guard assigned to the A Company 1-128^th Infantry Regiment, 32^nd lnfantry Brigade Combat Team, based in Menominee, WI. On April 22, John Rhyner, Area Chairman of the Wisconsin Committee for ESGR, presented the Patriot Award to Bratz at Linetec’s facility in Wausau, WI.

“It is a true honor to be nominated by Bradley. We are so proud of him and grateful for the many who serve our nation through their military service,” said Bratz.

“Paul Bratz and Linetec have provided outstanding support and cooperation, and have exhibited a patriotic spirit recognized with this award,” emphasized Mike Williams, Chairman of the Wisconsin Committee for ESGR. “The Patriot Award is only presented to employers who not only hire Guard and Reserve members, but also demonstrate superior support to military employees and their families. The National Guard and Reserve forces are the cornerstone of our national defense. They perform an increasing number of unique missions that require extraordinary actions on the part of everyday citizens.”