STOUGHTON, Mass. — EMCOR Services Northeast has been recognized as a Patriotic Employer by the Office of the Secretary of Defense for “contributing to national security and protecting liberty and freedom by supporting employee participation in America’s National Guard and Reserve Force.”

The Patriotic Employer award was given in recognition of EMCOR Services Northeast’s support of David Hallfelder, one of its refrigeration technicians for the past 10 years, and his service in the Air Force Reserve. Master Sgt. David Hallfelder has served in the Air Force Reserves 439th Civil Engineering Squadron, Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass., for the past 18 years.

“America’s National Guard and Reserve Force are important to the strength of our nation and wellbeing of our communities, and it’s been EMCOR Services Northeast’s extreme honor to be a small part of helping David Hallfelder serve our country, as he also diligently serves the company’s clients,” said Phillip Megna, president, EMCOR Services Northeast. “To receive this recognition from the Office of the Secretary of Defense makes us all very humble and proud.”