LEADERSHIP AT THE TEXAS VFW
Guiding our Mission with Commitment
Micaela Reyes
Officer of the Day
2024 - 2025 TERM
Meet the leaders who are steering the Texas Department of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) into the future. From strategic decisions to daily operations, learn how our officers uphold our values and mission.
Dave Walden
State Sr. Vice Commander
Benny Guerrero Jr.
State Jr. Vice Commander
Joe Ramon
State Chief of Staff
Steve Evans
State Judge Advocate
Andrea Ortiz
State Surgeon
Micaela Reyes
Officer of the Day
STATE INSPECTORS
J'Layne Vines
Deputy Inspector
Districts - 5, 16, 24, 28
Nate Lopez Jr.
Deputy Inspector
Districts - 9, 10, 25
J'Layne Vines
Deputy Inspector
Districts - 5, 16, 24, 28
Ricky Williams Sr.
Deputy Inspector
Districts - 2, 4, 19, 30
Robert Rouse
Deputy Inspector
Districts - 1, 3, 21, 12
Clarence Jackson
State Inspector
Nate Lopez Jr.
Deputy Inspector
Districts - 9, 10, 25
Lora Land
Deputy Inspector
Districts - 8, 14, 17, 29
Joel Pipes
Deputy Inspector
Districts - 6, 13, 18, 20
DISTRICT COMMANDERS
Buddy Grantham
District Commander
District 4
Lester Gamble
District Commander
District 3
Chuck Hill
District Commander
District 2
Jason Williams
District Commander
District 1
Bart Guthrie
District Commander
District 9
Cedric Shells
District Commander
District 8
George Varra
District Commander
District 6
Greg Brannan
District Commander
District 5
Gary Land
District Commander
District 14
Larry Levy
District Commander
District 12
Steve Lee
District Commander
District 19
Trey Villela
District Commander
District 18
Duane Masteller
District Commander
District 16
Melvin Parker
District Commander
District 25
Edwin Simons
District Commander
District 24
Patrick Clark
District Commander
District 21
Juan Martinez
District Commander
District 20
Henry Alderson
District Commander
District 29
Henry Alderson
District Commander
District 29
John Jowers
District Commander
District 28
Edwin Simons
District Commander
District 24
Melvin Parker
District Commander
District 25
Patrick Clark
District Commander
District 21
Juan Martinez
District Commander
District 20
Trey Villela
District Commander
District 18
Steve Lee
District Commander
District 19
Marcey Phillips
District Commander
District 17
Duane Masteller
District Commander
District 16
Gary Land
District Commander
District 14
Timothy Green
District Commander
District 13
Larry Levy
District Commander
District 12
Michelle Crittendon
District Commander
District 10
Bart Guthrie
District Commander
District 9
Cedric Shells
District Commander
District 8
George Varra
District Commander
District 6
Gregory Brannan
District Commander
District 5
Buddy Grantham
District Commander
District 4
Lester Gamble
District Commander
District 3
Chuck Hill
District Commander
District 2
Jason Williams
District Commander
District 1
HONOR GUARD
Mark Jordan
Honor Guard
Neil Mala
Honor Guard
Kelly Glass
Team Leader
Nola Saldana
Honor Guard
Willie Keller
Honor Guard
Mark Jordan
Honor Guard
Neil Mala
Honor Guard
Kelly Glass
Team Leader
Nola Saldana
Honor Guard
Willie Keller
Honor Guard
DEPARTMENT CHAIRS
Bob Gear
Veterans Employment Chair
Shenna Lawless
105th State Convention Chair
John Rodriguez
Credentials Chair
John Jowers
Community Service Chair
Thomas "Bear" Anderson
Reporting Chair
Melvin Harper
Activities Chair
Henry Lara
Commander's Homecoming Chair
Thomas Ussery
Motorcycle Chair
Johnny Rubio
Homeless Veterans Chair
Diana Cruz Montoya
POW / MIA Chair
Sarah Weede
Womens Veterans Chair
Curtis Mitchell
Membership Chair
Mitch Fuller
State Legislative Chair
Tracey Brown Greene
Suicide Prevention Chair
Cecil McConnell
Scout Chair
Frank Andrada
VOD/Patriot's Pen Chair
Daniel Hinojosa
Buddy Poppy Chair
Tracey Brown Greene
Suicide Prevention Chair
Cecil McConnell
Scout Chair
Frank Andrada
VOD/Patriot's Pen Chair
Daniel Hinojosa
Buddy Poppy Chair
Sarah Weede
Womens Veterans Chair
Andrea Ortiz
VA Hospital / MAP Chair
Curtis Mitchell
Membership Chair
Mitch Fuller
State Legislative Chair
Thomas Ussery
Motorcycle Chair
Johnny Rubio
Homeless Veterans Chair
Diana Cruz Montoya
POW / MIA Chair
John Rodriguez
Credentials Chair
Shenna Lawless
105th State Convention Chair
Benny Guerrero Jr.
National Home Chairman
Thomas "Bear" Anderson
Reporting Chair
Melvin Harper
Activities Chair
Henry Lara
Commander's Homecoming Chair
National & State Legislative Committee
Mitch Fuller
Shenna Lawless
Reggie Williams
Victor Ramirez
Mitch Fuller
Shenna Lawless
Reggie Williams
Victor Ramirez
WE WELCOME YOU TO JOIN US
Join the VFW by meeting two requirements: honorable service in the U.S. Armed Forces and participation in operations on foreign soil or hostile waters. Eligibility can be verified through campaign medals, Hostile Fire Pay, or service in Korea. For family members of eligible veterans, the VFW Auxiliary provides a membership option.
COMBAT TESTED GAMING
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural gaming league, Combat Tested Gaming. Working alongside veteran-owned KC Crew, this landmark initiative provides a new platform for veterans to hone their gaming skills while building camaraderie with other members of the veteran community.
WE WELCOME YOU TO JOIN US
Join the VFW by meeting two requirements: honorable service in the U.S. Armed Forces and participation in operations on foreign soil or hostile waters. Eligibility can be verified through campaign medals, Hostile Fire Pay, or service in Korea. For family members of eligible veterans, the VFW Auxiliary provides a membership option.
