PAJCO, Inc. Honored by Department of Defense

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) area chairman Matt Jenkins honored Brent Anderson of PAJCO, Inc. with the ESGR Patriot Award, in recognition of PAJCO's extraordinary support of employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve.

Mr. Anderson was nominated by Master Sergeant Michael Cook of Cape Girardeau, who serves in the 239th Combat Communications Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, in St. Louis. Mike stated in the nomination that he is extremely proud to serve in the Air Force and also enjoys the support and care from PAJCO Inc. "This company has gone above and beyond to support my choice to serve my country. They have provided unwavering support to me throughout my career."

PAJCO, Inc. based in Cape, owns and operates several businesses in the Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois area and is best known for operating Rhodes 101 Stop Convenience Stores. Rhodes 101 Stops is a premier convenience-store chain in the region with over 30 locations. Aside from Rhodes 101 Stops, PAJCO, Inc. has a family of convenience brands including a Rhodes 101 Travel Center, Mercato di Rodi, Jasper's and their own foodservice line, Soupe Express.

The ESGR Patriot Award was created by the US Department of Defense to publicly recognize individuals and businesses who provide outstanding patriotic support and cooperation to their employees, who like the citizen warriors before them, have answered their nation's call to serve. Supportive supervisors are critical to maintaining the strength and readiness of the nation's Guard and Reserve units. Employers are nominated by their military employees.