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LEADERSHIP AT THE TEXAS VFW

Guiding our Mission with Commitment

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Micaela Reyes

Officer of the Day
 

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Inge Conley

National Council Member
 

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Larry Sanders

Immd. Past State Commander

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Michael Foy Day

State Chaplain
 

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Andrea Ortiz

State Surgeon
 

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Steve Evans

State Judge Advocate
 

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Joe Ramon

State Chief of Staff
 

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Ben Lowrance

State Adjutant Quartermaster

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Benny Guerrero Jr.

State Jr. Vice Commander
 

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Dave Walden

State Sr. Vice Commander
 

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Robert Martinez Jr.

State Commander
 

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.

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Robert Martinez Jr.

State Commander
 

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Dave Walden

State Sr. Vice Commander
 

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Benny Guerrero Jr.

State Jr. Vice Commander
 

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Ben Lowrance

State Adjutant Quartermaster

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Joe Ramon

State Chief of Staff
 

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Steve Evans

State Judge Advocate
 

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Andrea Ortiz

State Surgeon
 

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Michael Foy Day

State Chaplain
 

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Larry Sanders

Immd. Past State Commander

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Inge Conley

National Council Member
 

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Micaela Reyes

Officer of the Day
 

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STATE INSPECTORS

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J'Layne Vines

Deputy Inspector

Districts - 5, 16, 24, 28

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Ricky Williams Sr.

Deputy Inspector

Districts - 2, 4, 19, 30

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Robert Rouse

Deputy Inspector

Districts - 1, 3, 21, 12

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Clarence Jackson

State Inspector
 

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Nate Lopez Jr.

Deputy Inspector

Districts - 9, 10, 25

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Lora Land

Deputy Inspector

Districts - 8, 14, 17, 29

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Joel Pipes

Deputy Inspector

Districts - 6, 13, 18, 20

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J'Layne Vines

Deputy Inspector

Districts - 5, 16, 24, 28

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Ricky Williams Sr.

Deputy Inspector

Districts - 2, 4, 19, 30

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Robert Rouse

Deputy Inspector

Districts - 1, 3, 21, 12

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Clarence Jackson

State Inspector
 

Read Bio
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Nate Lopez Jr.

Deputy Inspector

Districts - 9, 10, 25

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Lora Land

Deputy Inspector

Districts - 8, 14, 17, 29

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Joel Pipes

Deputy Inspector

Districts - 6, 13, 18, 20

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Contact Our Officers

If you have questions or need to connect with any of our leaders, please reach out. Our officers are dedicated to transparency and engagement.

DISTRICT COMMANDERS

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Buddy Grantham

District Commander
District 4

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Lester Gamble

District Commander
District 3

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Chuck Hill

District Commander

District 2

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Jason Williams

District Commander
District 1

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Bart Guthrie

District Commander
District 9

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Cedric Shells

District Commander
District 8

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George Varra

District Commander
District 6

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Gregory Brannan

District Commander
District 5

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Gary Land

District Commander
District 14

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Timothy Green

District Commander
District 13

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Larry Levy

District Commander
District 12

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Michelle Crittendon

District Commander
District 10

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Steve Lee

District Commander
District 19

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Trey Villela

District Commander
District 18

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Marcey Phillips

District Commander
District 17

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Duane Masteller

District Commander
District 16

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Melvin Parker

District Commander
District 25

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Edwin Simons

District Commander
District 24

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Patrick Clark

District Commander
District 21

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Juan Martinez

District Commander
District 20

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 Randall Johnston

District Commander
District 30

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Henry Alderson

District Commander
District 29

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John Jowers

District Commander
District 28

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 Randall Johnston

District Commander
District 30

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Henry Alderson

District Commander
District 29

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John Jowers

District Commander
District 28

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Edwin Simons

District Commander
District 24

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Melvin Parker

District Commander
District 25

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Patrick Clark

District Commander
District 21

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Juan Martinez

District Commander
District 20

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Trey Villela

District Commander
District 18

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Steve Lee

District Commander
District 19

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Marcey Phillips

District Commander
District 17

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Duane Masteller

District Commander
District 16

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Gary Land

District Commander
District 14

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Timothy Green

District Commander
District 13

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Larry Levy

District Commander
District 12

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Michelle Crittendon

District Commander
District 10

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Bart Guthrie

District Commander
District 9

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Cedric Shells

District Commander
District 8

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George Varra

District Commander
District 6

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Gregory Brannan

District Commander
District 5

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Buddy Grantham

District Commander
District 4

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Lester Gamble

District Commander
District 3

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Chuck Hill

District Commander
District 2

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Jason Williams

District Commander
District 1

HONOR GUARD

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 Mark Jordan

Honor Guard
 

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Neil Mala

Honor Guard
 

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Kelly Glass

Team Leader
 

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Nola Saldana

Honor Guard
 

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Willie Keller

Honor Guard
 

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 Mark Jordan

Honor Guard
 

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Neil Mala

Honor Guard
 

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Kelly Glass

Team Leader
 

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Nola Saldana

Honor Guard
 

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Willie Keller

Honor Guard
 

DEPARTMENT CHAIRS

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Larry Velasquez Jr.

Budget & Finance Chair
 

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John Rodriguez

Credentials Chair
 

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Shenna Lawless

105th State Convention Chair

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Benny Guerrero Jr.

National Home Chairman
 

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Sarah Weede

Womens Veterans Chair
 

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Andrea Ortiz

VA Hospital / MAP Chair
 

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Curtis Mitchell

Membership Chair

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Mitch Fuller

State Legislative Chair
 

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Tracey Brown Greene

Suicide Prevention Chair
 

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Cecil McConnell

Scout Chair
 

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Frank Andrada

VOD/Patriot's Pen Chair
 

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Daniel Hinojosa

Buddy Poppy Chair
 

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Todd Richardson

BBQ Chair
 

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Thomas Ussery

Motorcycle Chair
 

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Johnny Rubio

Homeless Veterans Chair
 

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Diana Cruz Montoya

POW / MIA Chair
 

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Thomas "Bear" Anderson

Reporting Chair

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Melvin Harper

Activities Chair
 

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Henry Lara

Commander's Homecoming Chair

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Bob Gear

Veterans Employment Chair

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John Jowers

Community Service Chair

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Bob Gear

Veterans Employment Chair

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John Jowers

Community Service Chair

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Thomas "Bear" Anderson

Reporting Chair

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Melvin Harper

Activities Chair
 

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Henry Lara

Commander's Homecoming Chair

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Thomas Ussery

Motorcycle Chair
 

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Todd Richardson

BBQ Chair
 

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Johnny Rubio

Homeless Veterans Chair

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Diana Cruz Montoya

POW / MIA Chair
 

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Tracey Brown Greene

Suicide Prevention Chair
 

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Cecil McConnell

Scout Chair
 

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Frank Andrada

VOD/Patriot's Pen Chair
 

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Daniel Hinojosa

Buddy Poppy Chair
 

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Sarah Weede

Womens Veterans Chair
 

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Andrea Ortiz

VA Hospital / MAP Chair
 

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Curtis Mitchell

Membership Chair
 

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Mitch Fuller

State Legislative Chair
 

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Larry Velasquez Jr.

Budget & Finance Chair
 

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John Rodriguez

Credentials Chair
 

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Shenna Lawless

105th State Convention Chair

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Benny Guerrero Jr.

National Home Chairman
 

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National & State Legislative Committee

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Mitch Fuller

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Shenna Lawless

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Reggie Williams

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Victor Ramirez

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Mitch Fuller

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Shenna Lawless

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Reggie Williams

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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.

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YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS
FOR VETERANS

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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.

Learn More
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Stephen Biehl

Training Team Coach
 

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Marcey Phillips

Training Team Coach
 

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Steve Evans

Training Team Coach
 

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Greg Brannan

Training Team Chair
 

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Training Resources

TRAINING TEAM

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Greg Brannan

Training Team Chair
 

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Steve Evans

Training Team Coach
 

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Marcey Phillips

Training Team Coach
 

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Stephen Biehl

Training Team Coach
 

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.

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YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS
FOR VETERANS

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