NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 16, 2021)—National Seating & Mobility (NSM), la provider of comprehensive mobility solutions, announced that Bill Mixon, NSM CEO, has been named a recipient of the U.S. Department of Defense’s Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve’s (ESGR) Patriot Award.
“I am honored to receive ESGR’s Patriot Award,” Mixon said. “As a veteran, it is of the utmost importance that NSM is committed to supporting those who serve this country. The freedom and opportunities we have are possible because of the sacrifices our service members have made in the past and make every day.”
The Patriot Award honors individual supervisors who have directly supported service members and their families through actions such as allowing flexible schedules, providing time off prior to and after deployment, caring for families and granting leaves of absence if needed. Supervisors must be nominated by an employee serving in the Guard or Reserve or the spouse of a Guard or Reserve member.
Mixon credits his service as an officer and helicopter pilot in the United States Army for his leadership skills, approach and philosophy.
“The skills and talents of NSM team members who are service members enriches our company and strengthens our mission,” added Mixon. “I respect their dedication to serve our clients and this country.”
In 2020, ESGR received more than 7,500 Patriot Award nominations. The ESGR awards program, which consists of seven awards, is designed to recognize employers for creating work environments that develop and support employees who serve in the Guard or Reserve.
