October 29th, 2025, St. Louis, MO – Faith Group LLC proudly announces that Ryan Walsh, Principal/Director of Engineering, has been honored with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award. The award was presented during a surprise ceremony on October 10, 2025, where colleagues, an ESGR representative, and the nominating military service member gathered to celebrate this recognition. 
As a firm that actively works in the Federal government market, Faith Group has pledged to encourage opportunities to employ Guardsmen, Reservists, transitioning Service members, and Veterans. We have a deep appreciation for the values, leadership, and unique skillsets service members bring to the workforce. In his role as a Principal at Faith Group, Ryan embodies these beliefs, and his leadership extends beyond engineering excellence to fostering a supportive workplace culture that empowers employees to thrive both professionally and personally.
The Patriot Award recognizes supervisors and bosses whose efforts support citizen warriors through a wide range of measures such as flexible schedules, time off prior to and after deployment, caring for families, and granting leaves of absence. Ryan was nominated for the Patriot Award by active Army National Guard member Kyle Vance, PMP, RCDD, who has served as a Senior Designer at Faith Group since January 2024.
Along with ESGR representative Ed Gruetzemacher, Colonel, US Army, Retired, Kyle Vance presented this prestigious award to Ryan while in uniform to recognize him for going above and beyond in supporting employees, like himself, who serve in the U.S. Guard and Reserve. “I nominated Ryan Walsh for this award,” said Vance, “because of his unwavering support for my National Guard service. He proactively championed and implemented Faith Group’s first-ever paid Military Leave policy, ensuring I was supported before departing for duty on short notice.”
“With the worldwide commitments placed on the Department of Defense and the cost to taxpayers for our military force to answer those requirements, the National Guard and the Reserve Components are required. Civilian companies like Faith Group, and individual leaders and managers like Ryan Walsh, not only help their employees meet their life goals, but the readiness of our national defense,” said Ed Gruetzemacher, Colonel, US Army, Retired.
About Faith Group
Faith Group is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certified full-service consulting firm specializing in security, IT, audiovisual, operational, and building systems. The firm provides planning, design & engineering, program management, and construction phase services for aviation, transit & rail, federal, state & local government, education, data center, and commercial clients. Founded in 2004, Faith Group is headquartered in St. Louis, MO with seven regional offices across the United States. More information at www.faithgroupllc.com.
About ESGR
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense office, develops and promotes supportive work environments for service members in the Reserve Components through outreach, recognition, and educational opportunities. Since 1972, ESGR has served as a vital link between service members and their civilian employers.
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Loren Boyd
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Faith Group, LLC
314-991-2228
loren@faithgroupllc.com