The GVAC has fifteen voting members appointed by the governor to a two-year renewable term. Current and former GVAC members come from various communities throughout the state and ensure that Vermont remains a place where veterans are honored, supported, and empowered. Each member plays a vital role in guiding our mission and advancing meaningful change for the veteran community
Members
Gary M. DeGasta
Chair, Norwich
COL, U.S. Army Retired
Ketih Baranow
Vice Chair, S. Royalton
LTC, U.S. Army Retired
David Carlson
Essex
Veteran, U.S. Marine Corps
Brenda Cruickshank
Northfield
CPT, U.S. Army Retired
Richard Farmer
Springfield
Veteran, U.S. Army (Reserve)
Peter Gadue
Shelburne
MSG, U.S. Army (NG) Retired
June D. Heston
Richmond
Surviving Spouse, VT Army Nat’l Guard
Pamela Koppelmann
Essex Junction
LTC, U.S. Army Retired
Adrian Megrath
Rutland
Veteran, U.S. Army
Penny Osgood
Grafton
Podiatry NP, VA Hospital
Kenneth Sekuterski, Jr.
Enosburg Falls
SGT, U.S. Army Retired
Hugh “Denny” Wetherald
Woodstock
RADM, U.S. Navy Retired
Stephanie Cuepo Wobby
Milton
Veteran, U.S. Army
Jacob Wolf
Brownington
SMSgt, U.S. Air Force Retired
In addition to its fifteen voting members, the Council has three (3) non-voting Ex Officio members also appointed by the governor:
- The Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
- The Executive Director, WRJ VA Healthcare Network
- The Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Veterans Home
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