Heemer, Klein & Company, Principal –  Michelle Chmelko was recently recognized as a “Patriotic Employer” by the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

Chmelko and the firm were acknowledged for supporting staff member / Air National Guard Senior Airman Chayse Anderer as she serves the country.

“This is a wonderful honor but Chayse deserves the credit for protecting our nation, especially during her deployment in Afghanistan last year,” Chmelko said. “Plus, our dedicated team really stepped up to help fill the void.”

The award was presented by Michael Peplinski, Michigan Program Support Specialist with the National Guard