County Veterans Service Officer
Association of Wisconsin
PHOTO AND BIOGRAPHY DIRECTORY
ADAMS COUNTY
DAVID GUERIN
APPOINTED: September 2009
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Veterans Service Officer for AMVETS Department of Michigan for 6 ½ years.
EDUCATION: Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Kaplan University.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Served in the U.S. Army from September 3, 1980 to September 2, 1983 as a Unit Supply Specialist (SP4.) Completed basic training at Ft Leonard Wood, MO, AIT at Ft. Lee, VA and was stationed at Ft. Greeley, AK and Ft. Sill, OK.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Army Achievement Medal and Good Conduct Medal.
FAMILY: Married with 4 step children and two step grandchildren.
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Hunting, fishing, fitness training and most outdoor activities.
ASHLAND COUNTY
KEVIN MCAULIFFE
APPOINTED: January 2007
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Food Service Manager, Bad River Lodge and Casino
EDUCATION: Associate Degree – Food Service Management
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Navy Submarine Service, USS John Marchall SSBN 611, TM3(SS) from October 30, 1970 to October 2, 1974. Army Field Artillery, Germany, Ft BlissTX, Ft. Carson, CO, Combat Coordination Team #1, Wonju Korea, SFC (Ret), 13E/C/B from January 24, 1977 to February 28, 1993
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Meda with 1 st Oak Leaf, Submarine Qualified Badge (SS), Deterrent Patrol Pin with 1 Silver Star and 4 Bronze Stars, and Divers Badge
FAMILY: Spouse - Carol and eight children
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Camping, fishing, and bowling
CIVIC AND VETERANS ’ ORGANIZATIONS: Colorado NCO Association, BPOE Lodge #317 BARRON COUNTY
SCOTT BACHOWSKI
APPOINTED : July 2008
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: United States Air Force
EDUCATION: Graduate of Whitnall High School; Associate in Applied Science Degrees from the Community College of the Air Force in Avionic Systems Technology and Airport Resource Management
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Air Force from February, 1986 to June, 2007. Stationed at Homestead AFB, FL; Griffiss AFB, NY; Travis AFB, CA; Grand Forks AFB, ND; Republic of Korea; Whiteman AFB, MO and Mountain Home AFB, ID as a Senior Enlisted Advisor for the Operations Group Commander.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster, Air Force Achievement Medal with three oak leaf clusters, AF Outstanding Unit Award with three oak leaf clusters, AF Good Conduct Medal with 6 oak leaf clusters, National Defense Service Medal with one service star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, USAF NCO Professional Military Education Ribbon with two oak leaf clusters, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
FAMILY: Single, 2 sons
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Hunting, fishing, ATV riding, camping
CIVIC AND VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS: American Legion BAYFIELD COUNTY
NANCY BREDE
APPOINTED: September 2011
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Director of Care Management at NorthernBridges
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts Nursing, Master of Business Administration
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Captain United States Air Force 1988-1991 stationed at Carswell AFB, Fort Worth, Texas. Served as Clinical RN in a medical/surgical unit and Charge Nurse for 30 MD Family Practice clinic. Deployed to Zweibrucken, Germany during Desert Storm where soldiers were triaged, stabilized and treated for injuries.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Air Force Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Training Ribbon
FAMILY: married-Shawn, 2 children
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: running, hiking, kayaking, cooking, quilting, traveling
CIVIC AND VETERANS ' ORGANIZATIONS: None at this time
BROWN COUNTY
GERALD E. POLUS
APPOINTED: January 1991
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Human Resources Manager, Veterans Employment Representative
EDUCATION: B.A. in Liberal Arts, Spanish, International Studies
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Army - 11/68-9/70, 1 year Vietnam – Combat Engineer - PIO
MAJOR AWARDS/DECORATIONS : Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal
FAMILY: Spouse – Rosario, one daughter
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Reading (Fiction), Wild turkey hunting
CIVIC AND VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS: American Legion, Notre Dame Academy Parents Club BUFFALO COUNTY
Kevin Johnson
APPOINTED: June 2006
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Sales - Laser Product Technologies, Inc.; Computer Department Manager, Menard, Inc.
EDUCATION: Augusta H.S., B.S. Regents College
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: USMC 1987-1991
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Certificate of Commendation (2), Navy Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Letter of Appreciation, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
FAMILY: Spouse - Lisa, Son - Mike, Daughter - Lindsay
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Hunting, boating, ATV's
CIVIC AND VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS: American Legion, Mondovi Conservation Club - Life member & 7th year on Board of Directors
BURNETT COUNTY
DOUGLAS STUBBE
APPOINTED: April 2006
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: UW-Extension - Youth Development
EDUCATION: Goodrich H.S., Fond du Lac, A.S., UWC Fond du Lac, B.S., UW-LaCrosse, and M.Ed., UM-Twin Cities, MN.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: 29 years and still counting. Enlisted in 1977, Military Police, 1977-80. Commissioned in 1986 and served in the 10th Mountain Div, 1989-91. Deployments: Bosnia 1998-99 and Iraq 2003-04.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Bronze Star, Combat Action Badge, Iraq Campaign Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, NATO Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, and GWOT Expeditionary Medal
FAMILY: Married, 1 daughter, 1 son
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Camping, Rock climbing, Hunting and Canoeing.
CIVIC AND VETERANS ’ ORGANIZATIONS: VFW (Life Member), American Legion, Knights of Columnbus, and Duck's Unlimited. CALUMET COUNTY
WILLIAM KRIZEK
APPOINTED: January 2004
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Worked as a Controller at A&J Vans. Served from September 2002 to January 2003 with the State of Wisconsin as a Dislocated Veterans Outreach Program worker for veteran’s employment
EDUCATION: Graduate of Valders High School, Bachelor’s Degree in finance, with a minor in accounting from UW-Green Bay
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Served for four years (1990-1994) in the Marine Corps infantry and was honorably discharged at the rank of E-4
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Sporting and school activities, hunting, fishing, and golf
FAMILY: Spouse – Jennell, a Navy veteran. Two Children, son and daughter
CIVIC AND VETERANS ’ ORGANIZATIONS: Disabled American Veterans, American Legion, Polish Legion of American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign War, and AMVETS CHIPPEWA COUNTY
MIKE HALEY
APPOINTED: November 1999
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Twelve years with the State of Wisconsin Disabled Veterans Outreach
EDUCATION: BS Degree in Business Administration, UW-Stout
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Two years army - Armed Forces Police
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: None
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Golf, bowling and softball
CIVIC AND VETERANS ’ ORGANIZATIONS: American Legion, DAV and Patriotic Council
CLARK COUNTY
CLINT LANGRECK
APPOINTED: November 2008
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: United States Army
EDUCATION: BS in Political Science from Ball State University
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: 4 years with 10th Mountain Division as an Infantry officer. I had the privilege of serving as a platoon leader and an executive officer with 2-14th Infantry Regiment. The terrific soldiers of the 10th mountain brought me home from two deployments in support of OIF. I am currently serving with the Army Wisconsin National Guard.
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Volleyball, Coaching Girls' Volleyball, Reading, Writing, Guitar, Anything involving summer
CIVIC AND VETERANS ’ ORGANIZATIONS: Member of American Legion, Member of VFW, and The Highgrounds Persian Gulf Tribute Committee
COLUMBIA COUNTY
RICHARD HASSE
APPOINTED: November 2006
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: 1976-2002 U.S. Air Force (active duty) and 2002-2006 A&P Mechanic at Wisconsin Aviation in Madison.
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science, Professional Aeronautics and Business, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Associate Degree, Community College of the Air Force.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Served 26+ years on active duty. Started as 43151E Crew Chief and finished as 2A300 Aircraft Maintenance Manager; retired as Chief Master Sergeant (E-9). Mostly worked around the KC-135 air refueling aircraft, but spent some time on KC-10s, E-3 AWACS and C-130s. Also spent some time assigned to Unit and Headquarters staff positions.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS : Defense Meritorious Service Medal with bronze oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters, Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Ribbon with silver oak leaf cluster, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with one silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters, National Defense Medal with bronze star, Southwest Asia Service Medal with three bronze stars, Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon with bronze oak leaf cluster, Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon with silver oak leaf cluster, Air Force Professional Military Education Ribbon with two bronze oak leaf clusters, Air Force Marksmanship Ribbon with bronze star, Air Force Basic Training Ribbon, Kuwait LiberationMedal (Saudi Arabia), and Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait).
FAMILY: I've been married for 27 years to my high school sweetheart, Kathy, who loves gardening, cooking and working as a teacher's aide in Pardeeville. We have a 13-year old daughter, Stefanie, who thoroughly enjoys snowboarding, rollerblading, reading, playing the clarinet and guitar, and her dog Morgan.
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS : I enjoy hunting, hiking, photography, snow skiing, military/aviation history, belgian beer and dreaming about owning a 1971 'Cuda convertible, again.
CIVIC AND VETERANS ’ ORGANIZATIONS: VFW (Life Member), DAV (Life Member), and American Legion.
CRAWFORD COUNTY
LAURA MOORE
APPOINTED: December 2010
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Part-time staff with the Crawford County Veterans Service Office.
EDUCATION: Graduated from high school in Prairie du Chien, WI, Attended Western Wisconsin Technical College in Mauston, WI and Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Viroqua, WI for Administrative course study.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Army from 1986 to 1990. Served as a military police officer at Ft. McCoy, WI and Pusan, Korea.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Major Awards & Decorations: Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, NCOPDR, Expert – M16 & 9mm pistol.
FAMILY: Husband, John, two daughters, Samantha and Erin.
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Walking, reading, church & family activities.
CIVIC AND VETERANS ' ORGANIZATIONS: American Legion
DANE COUNTY
DAN CONNERY
APPOINTED: 6/3/2013 PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Assistant CVSO and Deputy CVSO, Dane County, 5/2006-5/2013; Juvenile Court Worker, Dane County, 12/1999-5/2006 EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Psychology – Upper Iowa University MILITARY EXPERIENCE: US Army ARMY 7/1988-7/1991. Camp Ames, Korea (1 YEAR), Fort Knox, KY and Desert Shield/Desert Storm (6 Months). MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: NDSM, ARCOM, ARMY Achievement Medal, Southeast Asia Service Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal. FAMILY: Spouse, Melinda, and three sons. RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Badger, Packer and Brewers Fan. High School Football Official since 1998. CIVIC AND VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS: Life Member of VFW Post 7591; Village of Oregon Poll Worker (Chief Inspector).
DODGE COUNTY
MARK GRAMS
APPOINTED: May 1996
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Psychology technician and assistant vocational specialist. Marine Corps retiree.
EDUCATION: Associate degree in general studies from the University of Maryland
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Marine Corps from 1974 to 1981 and from 1982 to 1995 as a communications chief and career planner. Attained the rank of gunnery sergeant
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, and Basic Parachute Wings
FAMILY: Spouse - Betty and two children
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Golf and reading
CIVIC AND VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS: American Legion, Marine Corps League, Disabled American Veterans, and AMVETS DOOR COUNTY
SCOTT MCFARLANE
APPOINTED: September 2005
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Wisconsin Department of Veteran Affairs
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Art Degree, University of Wisconsin Green Bay
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Army since 82 - cavalry and various reserve units.
FAMILY: Spouse - Cori and two children, Shauna and Alex.
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Football and hunting.
CIVIC AND VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS: AMVETS, American Legion, and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
DOUGLAS COUNTY
SCOTT BUCHANAN
APPOINTED: May 2011
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: US Army/MNARNG 1984-2011
EDUCATION: Graduate, U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy; BA in Intelligence Studies from American Military University; Current weekend law student at Hamline University School of Law, Saint Paul, MN
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Staff Sergeant US Army 1984-1992 (ADM Specialist and Intelligence Analyst), Chief Warrant Officer 2 MNARNG/traditional Guardsman 1992-1999 (All Source Intelligence Technician), Master Sergeant/First Sergeant MNARNG/Active Guard Reserve Program 1999- 2011 (AGR Operations Sergeant/Senior Intelligence Sergeant).
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Bronze Star, Iraq Campaign Medal, Expeditionary Medal, NATO Medal
FAMILY: Two sons
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Running, camping, fishing, spending time with my family.
CIVIC AND VETERANS ' ORGANIZATIONS: VFW, Duluth Mayor’s Yellow Ribbon Committee
DUNN COUNTY
GREG QUINN
APPOINTED: July 2011
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: West CAP, Inc., Families in Transition Program Director (10 years)
EDUCATION: B.S. Sociology, UW River Falls, M.S. Marriage & Family Therapy UW Stout
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Army Reserve, Ft. Snelling, MN 2003-Present
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Army Commendation Medal (2), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
FAMILY: Two Daughters
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Hunt (Turkeys, Pheasant, Deer, & Bear) and Fly Fishing
CIVIC AND VETERANS ' ORGANIZATIONS: VFW Life Member Post 1039 and American Legion WI Post No. 32
EAU CLAIRE
CLIFTON SORENSON
APPOINTED: June 2000
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: WDVA, Barron CVSO; USDVA Minneapolis, private mortgage banking, Eau Claire County Social Services
EDUCATION: B.A. Economics from the University of Minnesota, graduate work at UM, additional coursework at various colleges and universities.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Four years active duty service (1969-1973) USAF at stateside and overseas bases, one year foreign service at Phan Rang AFB and Tan Son Nhut AFB, Vietnam
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross With Palm and Air Force Outstanding Unit Award With Valor.
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Camping, hiking and reading
FAMILY: Spouse - Nancy - two sons and one daughter, and five grandchildren.
CIVIC AND VETERANS’ ORGANIZATIONS: Wisconsin Association of Concerned Veteran Organizations; National Association of County Veterans Service Officers, County Veterans Service Officers of WI, Northwest Area County Veterans Service Organization, Eau Claire County Veterans Service Commission, Vietnam Veterans of America, The American Legion, Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans (in-country veterans), Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Forty & Eight, AMVETS, Eau Claire Patriotic County Council and NABVETS.
FLORENCE COUNTY
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DENNIS DOLL
APPOINTED: June 2011
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science Degree from UW Whitewater.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: US Navy 1982 – 1985, Torpedoman’s Mate 3 rd Class.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Two Sea Service awards.
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Hunt, fish, and spending time at camp with my son.
CIVIC AND VETERANS ’ ORGANIZATIONS: Church member, American Legion, involved in youth football and baseball. FOND DU LAC COUNTY
RICK PATTON
APPOINTED: July 2011
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: First Student, Inc. (2003-2010), Taylor County CVSO (2010-2011)
EDUCATION: Graduate of Waupun High School (Yes, the high school, not the prison), 1980. Bachelor of Science from Ellis College of New York Institute of Technology in Interdisciplinary Studies, with concentrations in Psychology, Labor Relations and Political Science. Currently enrolled at The George Washington University, Washington D.C. in a Master’s program in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling. Expected graduation August 2010
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Wisconsin Army National Guard, 1979-1985, assigned to; Co. A, 2/127 th Infantry, 32 nd Inf. Brigade, HQ, 2/127 th Infantry, 32 nd Inf. Brigade, HQ, 32 nd Infantry Brigade, and HQ, 57 Field Artillery Brigade. Army Reserve, 1990, assigned to B Battery, 4/92 nd Field Artillery Brigade, 99 th ARCOM (Meadville, PA). Army (Active Guard/Reserve), 1990-2002, assigned to; HHD, 809 th Supply & Service Battalion, 89th ARCOM (Fremont, NE) (1990- 1985), and HQ’s, 376 th Finance Battalion, 88 th Regional Support Command, (Wausau, WI) (1995-2002)
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal w/ oak leaf cluster, Army Good Conduct Medal w/2 oak leaf clusters, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Service
FAMILY: Married, no children, 1 dogter (yes, I have a sense of humor)
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Fishing, Biking, Hiking, Golfing, Camping
CIVIC AND VETERANS ’ ORGANIZATIONS: Disabled American Veterans (WI 6 th District Cdr), American Legion, Therapy Dogs International, Chapter 184—Therapy Dogs of Central Wisconsin, National Rehabilitation Association, and National Rehabilitation Counseling Association
FOREST COUNTY
DIANE FENSKE JOYNER
APPOINTED: June 2007
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Five years as Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper for a small non-profit corporation, whose board members were from 3 tribes in NE WI, working to build businesses and assist tribal members to alleviate poverty. Ten years with WI Disabled Veteran Outreach Program serving 5 ½ counties in NE WI out of Rhinelander.
EDUCATION: Fifteen years, Supervisory Management, Personnel Management, Accounting, Psychology & Sociology coursework.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: US Army, 1973 to 1980, 3d ID Wurzburg, GY and 2d CSH and attached to 3d Ranger CO Ft. Benning, GA
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Army Commendation Medal/ARCOM, Exceptional Performance/Inspection Award.
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Golf, gardening, art, nature walking.
FAMILY: Husband – Lee Joyner, VN Veteran, Procurement Director King Veterans Home, King WI.
CIVIC AND VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS: Founder, financial supporter and life member of the Forest County Veterans Memorial Association and Honor Guard, life member of Northwoods Veterans Center, life member of Disabled Veterans of America, life member of the DAV Auxiliary, member and supporter of the Women Veterans Memorial at Arlington Cemetery in Washington D.C, supporter and sponsor of Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society.
GRANT COUNTY
TIMOTHY MURPHY APPOINTED: September 2010
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Local Veteran Employment Representative from September 1999 to September 2010 - US Postal Service from November 1997 to September 1999 - US Army March 1976 to January 1997.
EDUCATION: UW Platteville - Education Major 2 years
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: US Army from March 1976 to January 1997. Assignments; 1/61 Inf. Ft. Polk LA. 1/15 FA Camp Stanley South Korea, 13 th Eng. Ft. Ord CA, Recruiting Command Janesville WI. 5 th General Hospital Stuttgart Germany, 7 th Eng Bde Ludwigsburg Germany, HQ Garrison Ft. Sam Houston TX, HQ 25 th Inf Div Schofield Barracks HI (Deployed – Haiti), HQ US Army Pacific (USARPAC) Ft. Shafter HI, HQ Ft. Leonard Wood.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Maritorous Service Medal 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, Joint Service Comadation Medal, Army Comadation Medal 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, and a Army Acheivement Medal 1 Oak Leaf Cluster.
FAMILY: Spouse – Kathy (30 yrs.) 3 daughters
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Camping, hunting, attending daughters sporting events.
CIVIC AND VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS: American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, The Retired Enlisted Association Veterans of Foreign Wars, Platteville Board of Education, Optimist Club Community Leadership Alliance, Nation Veterans’ Training Institute.
GREEN COUNTY
CLAYTON RUEGSEGGER
APPOINTED: January 2010
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from University of Wisconsin - Platteville.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: 2nd Battalion 4 th Marines 1997-2001, 194 th Long Range Surveillance Detachment – Iowa National Guard 2004
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation x 2, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Two Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/M device, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, and Airborne Badge, Combat Infantryman Badge
FAMILY: Married
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Hunting and Fishing
CIVIC AND VETERANS ’ ORGANIZATIONS: Disabled American Veterans – Life Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars – Life Members, and American Legion
GREEN LAKE COUNTY
GERALD BEUTHIN
APPOINTED: September 1997
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Regional manager for an engineering company
EDUCATION: Associate degree in applied science from Moraine Park Technical Institute
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Army from 1968 to 1970. Stationed in Kentucky, Arizona and Texas. Served in Vietnam as an administrative specialist from May 1969 to April 1970. Attained the rank of Specialist 5
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal.
FAMILY: Spouse and three children
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Hunting, fishing and gardening
CIVIC AND VETERANS ’ ORGANIZATIONS: American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 40 & 8 IOWA COUNTY
JEFF LINDEMAN
APPOINTED: April 2011
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Juvenile court intake, Iowa County DSS
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science - Psychology, University of Wisconsin – Platteville
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: USAF security police 1986-1990 Francis E. Warren AFB, Wyoming; 88th Missile Security Squadron. fire team member, eventually fire team leader.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Awarded "below the zone" advancement to E-4, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, and Air Force Good Conduct Medal.
FAMILY: Spouse - Kim two step sons
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Motorcycling, reading, light home improvement projects.
CIVIC AND VETERANS ' ORGANIZATIONS: Past member American Legion and Wisconsin Juvenile Court Intake Association.
IRON COUNTY
ERICK NASI
APPOINTED: March 2011 PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Construction office, Wayne Nasi Construction for 31 years. EDUCATION: State of Wisconsin Certificate of Apprenticeship for Architectural Drafting. Gogebic Community College Ironwood Michigan. MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Army Military Police , Sinop Turkey, Dec 77 to Jan 78. Airborne MP, Fort Bragg NC, Jan 78 to July 80. USAR Forestry Detachment, Hurley WI 80 to 86. USAR First Sergeant, Marquette MI 86 to 94 Engineer unit. USAR First Sergeant, Hurley WI 94 to 2002 Engineer unit. MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Airborne Parachute Badge, Air Assault Badge, Expert M60 Machine Gun Badge, Expert M16A1 Rifle Badge, Expert Hand Grenade Badge, Sharp Shooter 45 cal. Pistol Badge, Expert Driver Badge, Army Commendation Medal, (2) Army Achievement Medals, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, (3)Army Reserve Achievement Medals, (3) Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development ribbon, and Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon. FAMILY: Spouse and two sons. RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Shooting, hunting, motorcycles and vintage snowmobiles. CIVIC AND VETERANS ' ORGANIZATIONS: None.
JACKSON COUNTY
RANDY BJERKE
APPOINTED: July 2008
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT : EDUCATION: . Sporting Goods Manager, Moe Hardware, Black River Falls 1997 to 2008
EDUCATION: High School Grad; some college while in Marine Corps but not enough to graduate.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: : USMC 1974 to 1994 Gunnery Sergeant, retired. Bandsman/Trumpet (74-78) bands at El Toro, California and Fleet Marine Force Pacific Band and Marine Barracks Pearl Harbor . Avionics (79-94) worked on comm/nav gear from C-130, A6, EA-6B, TC4C, Huey, Cobra, OV-10, CH-46, CH-53, AV-8B Harrier . Recruiter (85-88) Recruiting Station Milwaukee, Recruiting Sub Station Stevens Point, WI.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: . USMC Good Conduct w/5 stars Meritorious Unit Commenddation, Navy Unit Commendation w/1 star, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon w/2 stars, Navy "E" Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal USMC Recruiting Ribbon, Southwest Asia Service medal w/2 stars, Kuwait Liberation Medal (the Saudi Arabia one), and Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)
FAMILY: Spouse - Pamela since 1976. Two daughters: Rebecca, former Navy, now married to a Sailor. Kirsten, graduate of UW Green Bay.
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Reading, motorcycle riding, gun collecting and shooting, leatherwork, home improvement/woodworking
CIVIC AND VETERANS ’ ORGANIZATIONS: : VFW Post 1959, past commander, present adjutant, life member. American Legion Post 200. President, Black River Area Community Band, and head of Bandshell Committee.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
YVONNE DUESTERHOEFT
APPOINTED: February 2007
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: General Manager of The Market Specialty Shopping Mall in Watertown, WI ('96 to '06); Owned a small business on Rhein- Main AB, Germany ('91 to '95) that provided among other services, large-scale party decorating.
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Business Management, University of Maryland. Bachelor of Arts, UW-Whitewater. Spent 06/07 as full-time design student at the Harry V. Quadracci Graphics & Printing School in Waukesha WI.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Served as Administrative Specialist in Air Force ('86 to '91) on Rhein-Main Air Base, Germany. Three month TDY annually ('88 to '93) as the head costume designer for USAFE SHOWCASE (the European version of "TOPS IN BLUE").
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, AF Outstanding Unit Award, Overseas Ribbon-Long w/1 OLC, etc.
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Travel, theatre, art (creation and appreciation), renovation of 100yr.-old family homestead, reading, book collecting, experiments in human-chemistry (a.k.a. advanced party planning.).
FAMILY: One JackaBeagle named AnnaBelle.
CIVIC AND VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS: American Legion, Sister Cities International, former (4-term) member of the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors. Jefferson County Tourism Council etc. etc...
JUNEAU COUNTY
VERN LOVLEY
APPOINTED: December 2006
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Wisconsin Job Service, DVOP and LVER for 9.5 years. (D.A.V. National Commander’s Employment Award 1998), and Jefferson County CVSO from March 2002 to December 2006.
EDUCATION: B.A. from Carroll College in Waukesha WI in 1979, with a major in communications and minor in psychology
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: U.S. Navy 1971-1974 Atlantic and Med Cruises DEG-6 USS Julius A. Furer
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Target shooting, training and riding horses, photography, reading
FAMILY: Single, no children
CIVIC AND VETERANS ’ ORGANIZATIONS : Vietnam Veterans of America and Disabled American Veterans
KENOSHA COUNTY
DERRELL GREENE
APPOINTED: December 15, 2008
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Chief Safety Officer for Greatwide Trucking
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Southwestern State University Weatherford, Oklahoma and Master’s degree in Contract and Acquisition Management from Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Florida.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Army from 1974 to 1997. Served in Operation Desert Storm 1991. Served as Fire Direction Officer, Platoon Leader, Train Commander, Company Commander, Logistics Staff Officer, Battalion Executive Officer and Battalion Commander. Last assignment served as Joint Plans Officer for USTRANSCOM in Belleville, IL. Retired as Lieutenant Colonel.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (3 OLC), Army commendation (2 OLC), Joint Service Achievement Medal (1 OLC), Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Army of Occupation Medal, National Defense Medal, (1 OLC), Southwest Asia Service Medal (3 Bronze Service Star), Overseas Service Ribbon (1 OLC), Kuwait Liberation Medal, Parachute Badge.
FAMILY: Spouse – Adelene
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Golf, reading and POKER
CIVICS AND VETERAN’S ORGANIZATIONS: None
KEWAUNEE COUNTY
JOE AULIK
APPOINTED : June 1999
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT : Legal assistant, purchasing manager, plumber, sales consultant
EDUCATION : High school graduate, Master Plumber License
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Air Force from 1983 to 1990 in the field of administrative management. Stationed at Keesler Air Force Base, MS.; Reese Air Force Base, TX; and Elmendorf Air Force Base, AK.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS : Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster, Air Force Outstanding Unit award, Air Force Organizational Excellence Award, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon, Air Force Basic Military Training Honor Graduate Ribbon, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with Oak Leaf Cluster, and Air Force Training Ribbon
FAMILY : Spouse - Cathy and four children
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS : Camping and reading
CIVIC AND VETERANS’ ORGANIZATIONS : NACVSO, WICVSO, American Legion, and AMVETS LA CROSSE COUNTY
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LAFAYETTE COUNTY
DAVID WEISKIRCHER
APPOINTED: May 1996
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Field representative for a milk company
EDUCATION: Graduate of Shullsburg High School
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Marines from 1970 to 1972. Stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC.
FAMILY: Spouse - Diane and three children
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Learning golf, watching football and playing cards
CIVIC AND VETERANS ’ ORGANIZATIONS: Member of the Shullsburg Fire Department, Shullsburg City Council, American Legion
LANGLADE COUNTY
DALE OATMAN
APPOINTED: May 2007
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Manager, Safety & Human Resources for Robbins, Inc. and Motion Systems; Security Manager and Manager Business Investigations for GE Aircraft Engines; retired E-7 USAF
EDUCATION: Six years college with a bachelor in Business Management and working toward a Masters Degree
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Eight years Airborne Navigations Technician and twelve years Special Agent USAF Office of Special Investigations
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: AF Commendation Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters, AF Outstanding Unit Award with 1 oak leaf cluster, Air Force (AF) Organizational Excellence Award with 2 oak leaf clusters, AF Good Conduct Medal with 5 oak leaf clusters, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 3 bronze service stars, Small arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, Republic of Vietnam Gallentry Cross with device, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal FAMILY: Spouse - Rita and Son: Ryan
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Fishing and hunting.
CIVIC AND VETERANS ’ ORGANIZATIONS: Knights of Columbus, American Legion, VFW and DAV LINCOLN COUNTY
RICHARD WOLFE
APPOINTED: May 2007
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Independent Insurance agent
EDUCATION: History Degree, St. Norbert College
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Six years Wisconsin National Guard, Six years Army, stationed in Germany, Colorado, and California, 97e, 19k,a nd 19e.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:
FAMILY: Spouse, daughter five years old and son eleven years old.
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS:
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MANITOWOC COUNTY
PATRICIA “JANE” BABCOCK
APPOINTED: October 2007
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: - 2007 Technical Trainer, Kohler Challenge Course, 2003-2006 Case Manager, Manitowoc Job Center, 2000-03 Telecomm Analyst, Kohler Co., 1988-1991 Electronics Maintenance, Underwater Acoustic Lab, Roslyn, VA.
EDUCATION: Associate Degrees in Organizational Training and Development and Electronic Communication and Networking Specialist from Lakeshore Technical College. Technical Certificate in Information Security from Lakeshore Technical College. MOS: 35W40 Crypto Technician, 79R40 Recruiter, 74B40 Information Systems Operator, Trained but no orders for – 31C20 Radio Operator and 96B30 Inteligence Analyst
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: 21+ years US Army and US Army Reserve (4 DD- 214’s, 8+yrs). Presently US Army Retired Reserve
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Army Commendation Medal (3), Army Achievement Medal (3), Army Good Conduct Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Achievement Medal, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (2), National Defense Service Ribbon (2), Non-Commissioned Officer Development Ribbon (3rd), Overseas Service Ribbon, Reserve Overseas Service Ribbon (2), and Army Service Ribbon
FAMILY: Husband - Dan, Son - Evan, Daughters - Angalic & Sarah, Granddaughter - Arena
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Decorating my home, landscaping, Camping/Boy Scouts
CIVIC AND VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS: Boy Scouts of America MARATHON COUNTY
SCOTT BERGER
APPOINTED: January 1998
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Claims officer for WDVA Claims Bureau in Milwaukee from 1992 to 1997
EDUCATION: M.S. from Cardinal Stritch University and a Bachelor’s degree in public administration from Upper Iowa University
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Air Force from 1986 to 1991. Served as a historian and attained the rank of staff sergeant.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal.
FAMILY: Spouse – Jean and daughter Andrea
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Running, reading, fishing, golf, 4H leader
CIVIC AND VETERANS ’ ORGANIZATIONS: AMVETS MARINETTE COUNTY
WILLIAM KOWALSKI
APPOINTED : May 1999
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT : Head of the Marinette County Land and Water Conservation Department; district conservationist and soil scientist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture – Soil Conservation Service
EDUCATION : Associate degree from Muskegon Community College; Bachelor’s degrees in physical education and environmental sciences from Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI; Master’s degree in biological sciences from Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI. Licensed Professional Soil Scientist and Professional Hydrologist with State of WI
MILITARY EXPERIENCE : Navy from 1969 to 1971 – Personnelmen 3 rd Class Petty Officer; Naval Station Midway Island & NAS Brunswick, ME
MAJOR AWARDS & DECORATIONS : Nat’l Defense Service Medal; ‘Sailor of the Year’ award by Muskegon, MI VFW while in Naval Reserve
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Golf and SCUBA diving
FAMILY : Spouse - Linda and two sons, Paul and Byron
CIVIC AND VETERANS’ ORGANIZATIONS : NACVSO, VFW, AL
MARQUETTE COUNTY
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DON WILKEN
APPOINTED: July 2012 PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Journeyman Plumber at Zimmerman Plumbing Inc. May 2007 to August 2012. Apprentice Plumber at McCullough Plumbing July 2004 to May 2007. Navy service from July 1984 to September 2004. EDUCATION: High School Diploma. Two semesters at UW Madison 1980- 1981. Bachelor’s in Business Management from Globe University. MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Nuclear Engineering Field 1984 to 2004 Retired Master Chief (E-9). Submarines - 11 years sea duty Qualified Engineer Officer of the Watch (EOOW), Chief of the Watch (Submarines), Diving Officer of the Watch, Engineering Watch Supervisor, Engineering Duty Petty Officer, and Master Training Specialist MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Two Navy Commendation Medals, four Navy Achievement Medals, one Navy Expeditionary Medal, one Meritorious Unit Commendation, and four Navy E’s. FAMILY: Spouse, one son and one daughter. RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Wood working, fishing, and weight lifting. CIVIC AND VETERANS’ ORGANIZATIONS: VFW, American Legion, Rotary Club, NACVSO, and WDVA.
MENOMINEE COUNTY
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WENDALL ASKENETTE
APPOINTED: July 2010
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Twelve years lower court Judge, Menominee Tribal Courts
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Change and Development
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Personnel Specialist, Defense Language Institute, Biggs Field, Fort Bliss, TX
FAMILY: Spouse - Susan – two children, five grandchildren
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Fly Fishing and music
CIVIC AND VETERANS ’ ORGANIZATIONS: None
MONROE COUNTY
KATHLEEN M. GAUSMANN
APPOINTED: September 1994
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: National Business Institute, Vets House
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degrees in psychology and sociology from UW - Eau Claire
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Army from 1975 to 1978 as a behavioral science specialist. Stationed at Fort Knox, Ky., Confinement Facility. Also non-commissioned officer in charge of Ft. Knox Community Mental Health Activity. Attained the rank of Specialist Five.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal
FAMILY: Husband - Jim, La Crosse CVSO; Sons - Aaron and Justin
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Handcrafts, horses, reading
CIVIC AND VETERANS ’ ORGANIZATIONS: American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary OCONTO COUNTY
HOLLY HOPPE
APPOINTED: May 2000
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Brown County Veterans Service Office
EDUCATION: Graduate Green Bay West High School and attended University of Maryland
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: USAF Retired, 1971 to 1993. Numerous tours of duty overseas (14 years) and stateside duty. Most interesting tours of duty - Pentagon and European Tours – working Counterespionage / Counterintelligence / Counterterrorism assignments. Tour of duty in Korea during 1988 Olympics.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: MSM (2OLC), AFCM (3OLC), AFAM, AFOUA (2OLC), AFOEA (4OLC), AFGCM (1 Silver & 1 Bronze OLC), NDSM (1 Bronze Star), SWASM (2 Bronze Stars), AF Overseas Short Tour (2 OLC), AF Overseas Long Tour (2 OLC), USAF Longevity (4 OLC), NCO Prof Military Grad (2 OLC), USAF Small Arms Ex (1 Bronze Star) and AF Tng Ribbon. Desert Storm Veteran.
FAMILY: Mother - Marty
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Woodworking, reading, music, movies, remodeling hundred year old home and volunteer Multicultural Center of Greater Green Bay
CIVIC AND VETERANS ’ ORGANIZATIONS: CVSO Assn. of WI, NACVSO Assn., WI State Assn. of County Veterans Service Commissions, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Polish Legion of American Veterans, TREA, AMVETS, VFW, Uniformed Serves Disabled Retirees, Workforce Development Board (NEW) ONEIDA COUNTY
TAMMY WALTERS
APPOINTED: February 27, 2006
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Senior Chief Navy Counselor, U.S. Navy
EDUCATION: 114 credits toward B.A. degree in Business Administration through Columbia College of Missouri.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: U.S. Navy, September 1983-November 2004
FAMILY: Son and love of my life, Connor
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Anything as long as it's with my son but especially cooking, baking and any outdoor activities.
CIVIC AND VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS: Oneida County Veterans Council, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans and American Veterans.
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY
JON LIDONNE
APPOINTED : September 2011
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT : Administrative supervisor for the VA Satellite Outpatient Clinic in Appleton; admissions counselor for an inpatient psychiatric hospital; and office manager for a medical clinic. Waupaca CVSO.
EDUCATION : Graduate of Marinette High School; associate’s degree from UW Marinette Center; bachelor’s degree in public and environmental administration from UW Green Bay; master’s degree in health services management from Webster University, San Antonio, Texas
MILITARY EXPERIENCE : Air Force from 1983 to 1987, served as a medical administration specialist at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS : Air Force Commendation Medal, Outstanding Unit Award, and Good Conduct Medal
FAMILY : Spouse - Tammy; two children
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS : Running, swimming, camping, woodworking, and downhill skiing
CIVIC AND VETERANS’ ORGANIZATIONS : American Legion OZAUKEE COUNTY
Kevin M.C. Johnson
APPOINTED: October 2012
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Attorney, Scientist, Press Maintenance Supervisor
EDUCATION: Shawano H.S., B.S. in chemistry/life sciences from USMA at West Point, J.D. from UW Law School
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Five years Army Intelligence
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Joint Service Commendation medal, Army Commendation medal, Army Achievement medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary medal, NATO medal
FAMILY: Wife Maggie and daughter Sophie
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Hunting, fishing, camping, and running
CIVIC AND VETERANS ’ ORGANIZATIONS: VFW PEPIN COUNTY
See Buffalo County
PIERCE COUNTY
DAVID TILL
APPOINTED : March 2008
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT : I worked in sales for 8 years and about two years at the University Of Wisconsin River Falls in the Veterans Service Office processing Veteran Benefits for the students.
EDUCATION : University of Wisconsin River Falls - Business Administration
MILITARY EXPERIENCE : Wisconsin Army National Guard from 1994 until present as part of HHC 1/128 th Infantry out of Eau Claire, currently a Sergeant First Class and working as the Operations NCO. I was deployed to Samarra, Iraq with C Co. 1/128 th INF out of Arcadia, WI from November 2004 through November 2005.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS : Army Achievement Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, War on Terror Medal, Army Commendation Medal
FAMILY : Son - Jakob
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS : Hunting, fishing, boating, mountain biking, travel.
CIVIC AND VETERANS’ ORGANIZATIONS : Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, President and founder of University of Wisconsin River Falls Veterans Club
POLK COUNTY
RICK GATES
APPOINTED: December 1998
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: U.S. Navy
EDUCATION : Bachelor’s degree in business administration from Hawaii Pacific College
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Enlisted in the Navy in 1976 as a seaman recruit. Retired from the Navy in 1998 with the rank of lieutenant commander. Served 17 years in various overseas assignments as an acoustic analyst in the Integrated Undersea Surveillance System.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Three Navy Commendation Medals, three Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medals, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, seven Overseas Service Ribbons, and four Meritorious Unit Commendations.
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS : Hunting, camping, playing music, boating
FAMILY : Spouse – Christine and two daughters, Alice and Anna
CIVIC AND VETERANS’ ORGANIZATIONS : Master Mason and American Legion PORTAGE COUNTY
MICHAEL CLEMENTS
APPOINTED: November 5, 2003
REVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Contracting Officer (GS-11) (ret.)
EDUCATION: BS Management, Cardinal Stritch College, 1990
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: USMC, ARNG, USN, USNR (ret.) E-6, MOS/NEC’s awarded: Anti-tank Assaultman, Water Safety/Survival Instructor, NBC Operations, Cannon Crewman, Small Arms Instructor/Range master
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Various
FAMILY: Single
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Reading
CIVIC AND VETERANS ’ ORGANIZATIONS: DAV, CVSO Assoc. of Wisconsin
PRICE COUNTY
TED HARVEY APPOINTED : February 2000
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT : Insurance Sales, Social Worker, Service Manager, Self Employed
EDUCATION : B.S. Degree U.W.S.P. in Sociology
MILITARY EXPERIENCE : United States Air Force 1962-1966, Security and law Enforcement
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS :
FAMILY : Married – Spouse Lucy and son Vincent
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS : Historical re-enactor, hunting, fishing, golf, boating, reading
CIVIC AND VETERANS’ ORGANIZATIONS : American Legion, Vietnam Veterans of America, Wisconsin Association of Concerned Veterans Organizations, Korean Commemorative Committee, Salvation Army, and State and National CVSO Associations
RACINE COUNTY
ALOYSIUS “ALI” NELSON
APPOINTED: September 2011
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Social Security Administration
EDUCATION: A Master of Arts degree in Human Resources Development from Webster University, Bachelor of Science Degree in Workforce Education Development from Southern Illinois University and Associates of Arts Degree in Human Resources Management from Coastline Community College. Enrolled and completed one of three years of a Doctoral Degree Program in Higher Education and Organizational Change at Benedictine University.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Served aboard the USS TATTNALL (DDG-19), USS MOBILE BAY (CG-53), and USS ROBERT G. BRADLEY (FFG-49), USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) and USS AUSTIN (LPD-4). During his career he completed a total of ten deployments in which he operated in the Arabian Gulf, Western Pacific, North Atlantic, Mediterranean, Indian and the Caribbean. His overseas assignments are; Naval Communication Station, Keflavik,, Iceland and forward deployed in Yokosuka, Japan onboard USS MOBILE BAY (CG-53).
Earned his Combat Action citation onboard USS MOBILE BAY (CG-53) during the “first” Gulf War in 1991, supporting Operation DESERT SHIELD/STORM in the freedom of Kuwait.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist and Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist. Personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal (2 awards) Navy Commendation Medal (five awards), Navy Achievement Medal (five awards), and various service and campaign awards.
FAMILY: Spouse – Terina and three adult children
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Golfing, basketball and watching sports
CIVIC AND VETERANS ' ORGANIZATIONS: The American Legion; Dorie Miller Post #915 and VFW Waukegan Post #2
RICHLAND COUNTY
SANDRA KRAMER
APPOINTED: August 2001
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Human Resources at Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley
EDUCATION: Associates Degree in Aerospace Technology
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Retired as an E-7 in the Air Force after serving over 21 years. Stationed at Hill AFB, UT, George AFB, CA, McGuire AFB, NJ, Whiteman AFB, MO, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, and Yokota Air Base, Japan
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Air Force Achievement Medal with 1 device, Air Force Commendation Medal with 1 device, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with 3 devices, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with 6 devices, Air Force Longevity Service Award with 4 devices
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Gardening, crafts, fishing
FAMILY: Married; husband - Dan, who also retired as an E-8 from the Air Force; three daughters - Amanda, Angela, and Tonya
CIVIC AND VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS: Bugles Across America, American Legion, Air Force Sergeants Association, Advisor on the Richland County Veterans Honor Roll Wall Committee
ROCK COUNTY
JOHN SOLIS
APPOINTED: December 2000
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Dane County Human Services
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Management from Upper Iowa University and two Associate Degrees from Community College of the Air Force
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Retired from the Air Force in 1995. Stationed in Turkey, Italy, Guam, Texas, Utah and a four-year vacation in recruiting duty in Appleton, WI
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, Outstanding Unit Award w/device, Good Conduct w/ 3 devices
FAMILY: Spouse – Debbie; sons - Justin and Ryan
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Playing guitar, singing, cycling, and weight training
CIVIC AND VETERANS ’ ORGANIZATIONS: American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, American GI Forum, 40 & 8, Red Arrows, SEACVSO and NACVSO RUSK COUNTY
RON MOSER
APPOINTED: April 2, 2008
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Director, Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Racine in Racine, WI.
EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree in Business Mgt from Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: US Air Force from June 1971 to December 1995. Stationed at Scott AFB, IL; Grand Forks AFB, ND; Ramstine AB, GE; Goodfellow AFB, TX; one 6 month tour in Egypt in support of Operation Desert Storm.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS : Meritorious Service Medal w/1OLC, Air Force Commendation Medal w/1OLC, Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award w/10LC, Air Force good Conduct Medal w/6OLC, National Defense Service Medal w/1OLC, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Air Force Overseas Short Tour Ribbon, Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon, Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon w/4OLC, and NCO Professional Military Education Grad Ribbon w/1OLC;
FAMILY: Married; two sons, one daughter
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Hunting, Fishing, Music
CIVIC AND VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS: Air Force Sergeants Association ST. C ROIX
MERLIN BLAISDELL
APPOINTED : January 2007
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT : Four years as Pierce County CVSO. Fourteen years as assistant manager at Nelson's Super Valu, Baldwin WI
EDUCATION : Graduate of Ellsworth High School and did coursework through Central Texas College. At Ft. Sam Houston, TX he completed General Studies in the Advance Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Course. He is also a graduate of the 7 th Army NCO Academy at Bad Toelz, Germany.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE : Served for 21 years in the military. Retired U.S. Army Sergeant First Class having served with the U.S. Army Veterinary Service. Military career began in April, 1968 and served on continuous active duty through July 1989 in the Army Veterinary Service. Served in Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI; St. James, MN; Munich, Germany; Nurenburg, Germany; Ft. McCoy, WI; and Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. Retired as a Sergeant First Class (E-7).
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS : National Defense Service Medal, Parachute Badge, Army Service Ribbon, two Overseas Service Ribbons, three Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbons, seven Army Good Conduct Medals, three Meritorious Service Medals, Army Commendation Medal, and an Expert Qualification Badge - M-16 Rifle.
FAMILY : Spouse Denise and two children - son Jason and daughter Emily
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS : Golf, bowling
CIVIC AND VETERANS’ ORGANIZATIONS : President of the El Paso Community Club, Council President for St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Ellsworth, American Legion Post 204, Association of the U.S. Army, and member of the Army Retired Veterinary Enlisted Personnel
SAUK COUNTY
TONY TYCZYNSKI
APPOINTED: February 2005
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Fort McCoy VTGriffin Services; Supervisor for ADACG, Rails and Containers.
EDUCATION: Montello High School, Montello WI
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: 1980 - 1985 United States Marine Corps MOS(s) 1371 Combat Engineer/6821 Weather Observer.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS :
FAMILY: Spouse – Laura Children- 5
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Hunting, ATV riding, snowmobiling, and Packers.
CIVIC AND VETERANS ’ ORGANIZATIONS: American Legion, Marine Corps League, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars. SAWYER COUNTY
RAY BOECKMAN
APPOINTED: November 1998
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT : U.S. Navy Retiree. Also was a counselor for court ordered delinquent juveniles for seven years
EDUCATION : High school graduate, one year of college
MILITARY EXPERIENCE : Served in the Navy from 1968 to 1990. Served in Vietnam with Seabees from 1969 to 1970 south of Quang Tri. Attained the rank of chief petty officer (E-7).
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS : Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal (two awards), Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation (with three bronze stars), Navy “E” Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal (fifth award), National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal (with three bronze stars), Overseas Service Medal, Navy Sea Service Ribbon, Vietnam Gallantry Cross, Vietnam Commendation Medal (civic actions), Vietnam Campaign Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, and also selected as Sailor of the Year
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS : Fishing, carving walking sticks, and playing with my grandson
CIVIC AND VETERANS ’ ORGANIZATIONS: Veterans of Foreign Wars, Lac Courte Oreilles AMVETS, Vietnam Veterans of America, USS QUAPAW Association, WACVSO. SHAWANO COUNTY
NICK BENZINGER
APPOINTED: May 2003
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Motor Equipment Dispatcher, Bremerton, WA for six months after retiring from service and before starting as a CVSO
EDUCATION: BS in Computer Information Systems (2001) from Columbia College of Missouri
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Retired from U.S. Navy July 31, 2002 with 20 years 7 months. I was a Senior Chief Storekeeper (E-8) Commands assigned to: Service School Commanding, Great Lakes, USS JUNEAU, LPD-10, Naval Magazine Lualaulei, USS HARRY W. HILL, DD-986, USS VANCOUVER, LPD- 2, Naval Alcohol Rehabilitation Center, Pearl Harbor, USS BAINBRIDGE, CGN- 25, USS TECUMSEH SSBN 628
FAMILY: Spouse - LiL; two daughters
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Camping, hiking, fishing, sailing, hunting, boating, bicycling, woodworking, working on computers, and most spectator sports
CIVIC AND VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS: Member of American Legion SHEBOYGAN COUNTY
CHARLENE COBB
APPOINTED: October 2008
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: WI Department of Transportation, DMV Service Center Customer Service Representative for 11 years.
EDUCATION: Pursuing a Master of Divinity from Central Baptist Theological Seminary.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Retired from U.S. Navy January 31, 1997 with 21 years. I was a Chief Air Traffic Controller (E7). Commands assigned to: Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia; Naval Station Rota, Spain; Naval Support Force Antarctica; Naval Air Technical Training Center, Millington, Tennessee; Naval Air Station Bermuda; Naval Air Facility Diego Garcia; Naval Air Station Adak, Alaska; United States Ship (USS) Nimitz, Bremerton, Washington.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:
FAMILY: Three brothers, two sisters, nine nieces, two nephews, and two minxes I call “my kids” – a Toy Poodle named Copper and an American Eskimo named Lily.
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Antique shop exploring, travel, reading (I can get lost in a library or bookstore), swimming and camping.
CIVIC AND VETERANS ’ ORGANIZATIONS: Veterans of Foreign Wars - Wisconsin State Chaplain, American Legion, and Fleet Reserve Association.
TAYLOR COUNTY
JOSH SNIEGOWSKI
APPOINTED: October 2011
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: National Service Officer (Assistant Supervisor, Senior Associate, and Supervisor) Disabled American Veterans; Claims Officer, Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
EDUCATION: Attended UWSP
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: 13F (Forward Observer) US Army 1 st Cavalry Div & WIANG
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: None
FAMILY: Spouse- Rebecca, one daughter, and two
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Hunting, fishing, reading, drinking beer and talking smart
CIVIC AND VETERANS ' ORGANIZATIONS: Disabled American veterans (inactive member)
TREMPEALEAU COUNTY
BILL THOMA
APPOINTED: June 2005
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: County Elderly Benefit Specialist.
EDUCATION: High School. US Army Sergeant Major Academy
MILITARY EXPERIENCE : Retired in 1988 after 20 years in the Army. I spent 18 months in Vietnam as a crew chief/door gunner on a Huey, but spent the majority of my career in JAGC.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Air Medals and MSMs.
FAMILY: Spouse – Tess, and three children.
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Hobby Farming and Deer Hunting.
CIVIC AND VETERAN’S ORGANIZATIONS: American Legion.
VERNON COUNTY
JAMES P. YOUNG
APPOINTED : January 1998
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT : Worked at Fort McCoy as an audio-visual clerk and as transportation specialist
EDUCATION : Bachelor’s degree in business management and human resources development, with a minor in Women’s Studies from Viterbo College of La Crosse, and also an associate’s degree in transportation management
MILITARY EXPERIENCE : Served in the Army for more than 24 years, attaining the rank of sergeant first class (E-7)
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS : Combat Infantry Badge, Meritorious Service Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with palm, Good Conduct Medal (seventh award), Army of Occupation (Berlin), Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Army Commendation Medal (third award)
FAMILY : Spouse and two children
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS : Jogging, fishing, and working out at the YMCA
CIVIC AND VETERANS’ ORGANIZATIONS: Disabled American Veterans, American Legion VILAS COUNTY
Michael Biszak
APPOINTED : May 2013
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT : Uni ted States Marine Corps
EDUCATION : Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from University of Wisconsin- Platteville and a Master’s Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE : Twenty-six and one-half years as an Infantry Officer in the Marine Corps, attaining the rank of Colonel / 0-6. MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS : Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (2nd award) and the Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2nd award). FAMILY : Spouse and 3 children. RECREATIONAL INTERESTS : Fishing, Hunting and Golfing,
CIVIC AND VETERANS’ ORGANIZATIONS: TBA
WALWORTH COUNTY
CHRISTINE JORDAN
APPOINTED: June 1986
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Walworth County Personnel Department
EDUCATION: Associate’s degree in marketing
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Army from 1975 to 1978. Served in the Military Affiliated Radio System, Communications Section, Military Police at Fort Hood, Texas. Attained the rank of specialist four
FAMILY: One son
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Camping, antiques, reading, and biking
CIVIC AND VETERANS ’ ORGANIZATIONS: American Legion, VVA, and VietNow WASHBURN COUNTY
CARL KRANTZ
APPOINTED: April 1990
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Trucking business for 17 years, shipping and receiving clerk for one year, and small farmer
EDUCATION: Graduate of Shell Lake High School
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: A rmy from 1967 to 1970 as a heavy machine operator. Assigned to Company C, 864th Engineer Battalion in Vietnam from December 1967 to August 1969.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal
FAMILY: Spouse - Sharon; Sons - Troy, Wayne, Trevor
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Riding horses, working with livestock
CIVIC AND VETERANS’ ORGANIZATIONS: American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and AMVETS WASHINGTON COUNTY
MARK BALDWIN
APPOINTED: October 1995
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Assistant CVSO, Army retiree
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree Lakeland College
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Served in the Marine Corps from 1971 to 1975. Served in the Army from 1976 to 1992. Stationed in Korea, Germany, Italy, Diego Garcia.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: J oint Service Commendation Ribbon, Meritorious Service Medal (two oak leaf clusters), Air Force Space Badge
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Canoeing and fishing
CIVIC AND VETERANS ’ ORGANIZATIONS: American Legion, VFW, VVA, NCOA, AUSA, and Old Crows WAUKESHA COUNTY
TOM LUDKA
APPOINTED: August 2009
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: 2002-2009 Service Officer, American Legion Department of WI. 2000-2002 Adjunct instructor at the Milwaukee Leadership Training Center. 1977-2000 Military Technician WI Air National Guard.
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Management, Cardinal Stritch University, Wisconsin. Master of the Arts, American History Norwich University, Vermont.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: 1971-1975 USMC, 1975-1977 USMCR, 1977- 2000 Military Technician Wisconsin Air National Guard, retired as a Chief Master Sergeant.
FAMILY: Spouse Barbara, Three sons Matthew, Andrew, Paul and two daughter- in-laws, Caroline and Courtney.
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Hiking/walking, target shooting, reading, Community Theater, historical research.
CIVIC AND VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS: Church Council, Community theater group, The American Legion, AMVETS, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Polish Legion of American Veterans, Catholic War Veterans, Marine Corps League, Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the US, Air Force Sergeants Association, Vietnam Veterans of America, and Fleet Reserve Association.
WAUPACA COUNTY
WAYNE KNUTSON
APPOINTED : January 2012
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Financial Counselor, Financial Information Service Center (Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin)
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science degree, in Applied Management, from National American University and an Associate’s degree, in Communication, from the Community College of the Air Force.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Retired U.S. Air Force (1977 – 1997). Stationed at: Cheyenne Mountain Complex, CO., Kalkar Air Station, Germany, Wurtsmith AFB, MI., Ellsworth AFB, SD., Boerfink Bunker, Germany, Offutt AFB, NE. Participated directly and indirectly in Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Provide Comfort, Provide Promise and Deny Flight.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster, Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with oak leaf cluster, Organizational Excellence Award, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with silver oak leaf cluster, National Defense Service Award, Air Force Overseas Long Tour Award with two oak leaf clusters, Longevity Service Award with four oak leaf clusters, NCO Professional Military Education Award with one oak leaf cluster, Air Force Training Award and United Nations Award.
FAMILY: Spouse, Pamela. Two daughters, grown and out of the house.
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Fishing, boating and hiking. Packers and Badgers.
CIVIC AND VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS: Junior Vice Commander of local VFW.
WAUSHARA COUNTY
BILL ROSENAU
APPOINTED: November 2009
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Various Administrative and Operational positions with the United States Navy and Wisconsin Army National Guard since 1983.
EDUCATION: High School Diploma - Pursuing Associates in Business Management and Administration, Excelsior Community College, Albany, NY
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: United States Navy, 1983-1991, with VFA 131, Combat Operations off the coast of Libya, 1985-1986. Personnel Support Detachment, New London, CT. WI-ARNG 1993-2009, Holding positions with 2- 127th Infantry - Heavy Anti-Armor Infantryman, Personnel Administration Services Supervisor, Operations Sergeant/Personnel Clerk, Battalion Retention NCO, Platoon Sergeant/Readiness NCO, Operations Sergeant/Readiness NCO, Combat Operations - Kuwait/Iraq 2005-2006. Federal Active Retirement August 2009.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (3), Army Achievement Medal, United States Navy Achievement Medal, Navy & Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, Navy Unit Commendation (2), Army Good Conduct Medal (3), Navy Good Conduct Medal (2), Armed Forces Reserve Medal with "M" Device, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (2), National Defense Service Medal (2), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star.
FAMILY: Spouse - Rhea.
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Trout fishing, Turkey Hunting, Back Packing, Kayaking, Camping, Snow-Shoeing.
CIVIC AND VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS: American Legion, Post 317, 32nd "Red Arrow" Association, and 2-127th Infantry Association.
WINNEBAGO County
ROBERT STONE
APPOINTED: November 2007
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: American Breeders Service
EDUCATION: Graduate of Bruce High School
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Navy from 1971 to 1976. Served in California and the Azores and on the USS Koelsch. Attained the rank of electronic technician second class
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Outstanding Unit Award
FAMILY: Spouse - Betty; three sons and one daughter
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Physical fitness, jogging, tennis, camping, hunting, and cutting firewood
CIVIC AND VETERANS’ ORGANIZATIONS: American Legion, American Red Cross, Rusk County Hospital Auxiliary
WOOD COUNTY
ROCK LARSON
APPOINTED: March 2003
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Active Guard and Reserve Wisconsin Army National Guard
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in business administration (minor in psychology) Saint Norbert College, DePere WI
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: USAF 1974-1978 Radio Communications Analyst, Army National Guard 1982-2002 (17 years full-time) Infantry and Nuclear Biological and Chemical Defense, retired at rank of Master Sergeant
FAMILY: Spouse – Tacey; children - Daniel, Adam, Gage & Salem
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Motorcycling, boating, PC building/repair
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Meritorious Service Medal (2 nd award), Army Commendation Medal (6 th award), Army Achievement Medal (5 th Award), Army Good Conduct Medal (5 th Award), USAF Good Conduct Medal
CIVIC AND VETERANS ’ ORGANIZATIONS: American Legion, DAV, and VVA ONEIDA NATION
KERRY METOXEN
APPOINTED: May 2003
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: SBC Ameritech, U.S.Air Force
EDUCATION: Graduate South Division High School
MILITARY EXPERIENCE: 20 years USAir Force, including Desert Shield/Storm
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Air Force Accommodation w/ 4 cluster, Air Force Achievement Award w/ 1 cluster, AF Outstanding Unit award w/ 2 clusters, USAF Good Conduct Award w/ 5 awards, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Overseas Long Tour Ribbon, Longevity Service Award w/3 clusters, NCO PFE Ribbon - Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait), Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudia Arabia), AF Training Ribbon
FAMILY: Spouse – Colleen; Daughters – Jennica and Melissa; Sons – Lambert and Jacob
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Antiques and gardening
CIVIC AND VETERANS’ ORGANIZATIONS: Oneida VFW Post 7784 lifetime member
Lac Du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
DANIELLE MONTGOMERY
APPOINTED : March 2002
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT : US Navy / LdF Education Department (Assistant)
EDUCATION : High School and some College
MILITARY EXPERIENCE : Aviation Electronics Technician-O strand (F-5)
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS : None
FAMILY: Married with 4 children. My oldest, a son, who is 10 and a step-son who is also 10. My oldest daughter is 9, and my youngest daughter is 4. Can't forget our black lab, Ozzy, who will be turning 1 in January 2007.
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: We're a busy family and do just about everything! In my own free time, I enjoy working out at the gym and reading.
CIVIC AND VETERANS’ ORGANIZATIONS : American Legion & local Color Guard/Funeral Honor Guard