IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / June 17, 2026 / Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services provider, today announced that its Long Island, N.Y. branch manager, Michael Matz, has been awarded the prestigious Patriot Award from the Office of the Secretary of Defense - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR).
Matz was recognized for his exceptional leadership and unwavering support of employees who serve in the military reserves. The award nominator, Thomas Mahoney, is an Allied Universal client portfolio manager and was deployed to the U.S./Mexico border during the 2026 holiday season. Matz remained in regular contact with Mahoney's family while he was away, making sure they had the support and assistance needed during his absence.
"I am honored to receive ESGR's Patriot Award. Taking care of our employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve is something that I take great pride in," Matz said. "When team members are called to serve our country, their families make great sacrifices. We want to help ensure that these families are given the support they deserve."
Mahoney is a 24-year U.S. National Guard and Reserve member and serves as a machinery technician chief assigned to Base Cape Cod. He has completed 10 deployments in his 24-year military career, which included deployments to Kuwait and service on rescue teams for Hurricane Katrina and the Haiti earthquake.
