Benny Guerrero Jr.
State Commander
LEADERSHIP AT THE TEXAS VFW
Guiding our Mission with Commitment
2026 - 2027 TERM
Meet the leaders who are steering the Department of Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) into the future. From strategic decisions to daily operations, learn how our officers uphold our values and mission.
Reggie Williams
State Sr. Vice Commander
Marcey J. Phillips
State Jr. Vice Commander
Ben Lowrance
State Adjutant Quartermaster
Jim Russell
State Chaplain / Homeless Veteran Chair
Stephen "Steve" Evans
State Judge Advocate
Andrea V. Ortiz
State Surgeon & Hospital / MAP Chair
Tim Green
Chief of Staff
Clarence Jackson
Deputy Chief of Staff
Dave A. Walden
Immediate Past State Commander
STATE INSPECTORS
Roy Grona
State Inspector
Warren Close
Deputy State Inspector
James Briggs
Deputy State Inspector
George Varra
Deputy State Inspector
Larry Velasquez
Deputy State Inspector
Mel Parker
Deputy State Inspector
Lupita Perez
Deputy State Inspector
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
Tim Qualls
District Commander District 1
James T Rundberg
District Commander District 2
Wilton Black
District Commander District 3
Thomas J Booth
District Commander District 4
Ken Crawford
District Commander District 5
Adrian Fernandez
District Commander District 6
Mackie N Crossan
District Commander District 8
Todd Hokanson
District Commander District 9
Levy E Schrock
District Commander District 10
Larry D Levy
District Commander District 12
Robert A Lind
District Commander District 13
Bobby J Bishoff
District Commander District 14
Jason Elkins
District Commander District 16
Gary W Heldenbrand
District Commander District 17
Narciso 'Trey' Villela, III
District Commander District 18
Barry A Perkins
District Commander District 19
Stephen L Starbuck
District Commander District 20
Lynn Toomer
District Commander District 21
Andres "Andy" Rosalez
District Commander District 24
Richard G Mitchell
District Commander District 25
Christopher G King
District Commander District 28
Nola J Saldana
District Commander District 29
Barbara A Ampong
District Commander District 30
HONOR GUARD
Kelly Glass
Team Leader
Micaela Reyes
Honor Guard
Kory Grant
Honor Guard
Stacey Prisk
Honor Guard
Willie Keller
Honor Guard
DEPARTMENT CHAIRS
Paul Yingst
Officer of the Day
Shenna R. Lawless
107th Convention Chair
Todd Richardson
BBQ Chair
R.G. Ruelas
Buddy Poppy Chair
Juan Martinez, Jr.
Budget & Finance Chair
Jason Williams
Credentials Chair
Richie Herman
Credentials Co-Chair
Tanner Brown
Homecoming Chair
Roman Eble
Community Service Chair
Sarah Weede
Membership Committee Chair
Curtis Mitchell
Scout Chair
Buddy Grantham
Homeless Veterans Chair
Cindy Unerfusser
Women's Veterans Chair
Thomas L. Ussery II
Motorcycle Group Chair
Steven Bailey
POW/MIA Chair
Anthony White
Special Projects Chair
Terry Higginbotham
Special Projects Co-Chair
Jack Bruso
Suicide Prevention Chair
Bob Gear
Veterans Employment Chair
Jeff Hokett
VOD / Patriot's Pen Chair
National & State Legislative Committee
Mitch F. Fuller
National/State Legislative Chair
Victor Ramirez
State Legislative Committee
Gregory P. "Greg" Brannan
State Legislative Committee
Sarah Weede
State Legislative Committee
Rodney Lane
State Legislative Committee
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.
