LEADERSHIP AT THE TEXAS VFW
Guiding our Mission with Commitment
2025 - 2026 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.
Jim Russell
State Chaplain
Steve Evans
State Judge Advocate
Andrea Ortiz
State Surgeon
Greg Brannan
State Chief of Staff
Dave Walden
State Commander
Benny Guerrero Jr.
State Sr. Vice Commander
Reggie Williams
State Jr. Vice Commander
Ben Lowrance
State Adjutant Quartermaster
STATE INSPECTORS
Chris King
State Inspector
John Shipley
Deputy Inspector
Thomas E Anderson, Jr
Deputy Inspector
Ricky Williams, Sr.
Deputy Inspector
Mitch Fuller
Deputy Inspector
Cedrick Shells
Deputy Inspector
DISTRICT COMMANDERS
Thomas J Booth
District Commander
District 4
Eric M-T Grotegut
District Commander
District 3
James T Rundberg
District Commander
District 2
Cindy Unerfusser
District Commander
District 1
Todd Hokanson
District Commander
District 9
James Masters
District Commander
District 8
Todd Richardson
District Commander
District 6
Ken Crawford
District Commander
District 5
Michelle Crittendon
District Commander
District 10
Larry Levy
District Commander
District 12
Timothy Green
District Commander
District 13
Warren Close
District Commander
District 14
James H Mosby
District Commander
District 19
Trey Villela
District Commander
District 18
Gary W Heldenbrand
District Commander
District 17
Duane Masteller
District Commander
District 16
Richard G Mitchell
District Commander
District 25
Andres "Andy" Rosalez
District Commander
District 24
Patrick Clark
District Commander
District 21
Stephen L Starbuck
District Commander
District 20
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
Casey R Wade
District Commander
District 28
Nola J Saldana
District Commander
District 29
Randall Johnston
District Commander
District 30
HONOR GUARD
Kelly Glass
Team Leader
Micaela Reyes
Honor Guard
Kory Grant
Honor Guard
Stacey Prisk
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
Reggie Williams
National Home Chairman
Shenna Lawless
106th State Convention Chair
Robert Rouse
Credentials Chair
Phillp Cuccerre
Budget & Finance 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
Mitch Fuller
State Legislative Chair
Ron "Mac" McKinnon
Membership Chair
Andrea Ortiz
VA Hospital / MAP Chair
Sarah Weede
Womens Veterans 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
Buddy Poppy Chair
Katie Baillio
VOD/Patriot's Pen Chair
Tim Middleton
Scout Chair
Tracey Brown Greene
Suicide Prevention Chair
Sarah Weede
Womens Veterans Chair
Andrea Ortiz
VA Hospital / MAP Chair
Curtis Mitchell
Membership Chair
Mitch Fuller
State Legislative Chair
Willie Keller
POW / MIA Chair
Jim Russell
Homeless Veterans Chair
Thomas Ussery
Motorcycle Chair
Scott Phillips
BBQ Chair
John Rodriguez
Credentials Chair
Shenna Lawless
105th State Convention Chair
Benny Guerrero Jr.
National Home Chairman
Terry Craig
Commander's Homecoming Chair
Bob Gear
Veterans Employment Chair
Stephen Biehl
Community Service 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.
Marcey Phillips
Training Team Chair
Steve Evans
Training Team Coach
Jeff Hockett
Training Team Coach
Stephen Biehl
Training Team Coach
TRAINING TEAM
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.
