The outreach program at the Utah Department of Veterans & Military Affairs strives to provide quality consulting and representation for Veterans as they navigate the various benefits available to them. To best serve Veterans where they live, our VA-accredited Veterans Service Officers (VSO) are divided among four regions: Northern Utah, Salt Lake Metro, Central Utah, and Southern Utah. The department also participates in events throughout these regions with informational booths and other outreach activities to better reach Veterans. You can reach out to our regional VSOs to ask questions, get assistance with a claim, or schedule an in-person or virtual appointment.
State Current Conflict
(VSO specifically for Gulf War & OEF/OIF Veterans)
Veteran Service Officers (VSO)
Gregory Hale
Phone: 801-326-2372
Email: gregoryhale@utah.gov
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State Veteran Services/VSO Lead Manager
Ivette Orozco
Phone: 801-592-0956
Email: iorozco@utah.gov
Northern Utah Region
State Employment Offices
Education Centers
John Aparicio - Northern UT Regional Manager
Phone: 801-662-8256
Email: jkaparicio@utah.gov
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Justin Wood
Phone: 801-372-2414
Email: jdwood@utah.gov
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Salt Lake Metro Region
State Employment Offices
Education Centers
Christopher Scott - Metro Regional Manager
Phone: 801-326-2372
Email: chrisscott@utah.gov
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Beverly Davis-Hawley
Phone: 801-326-2372
Email: beverlydh@utah.gov
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Gary Stearman
Phone: 801-326-2372
Email: gstearman@utah.gov
Rick Carter
Phone: 385-270-1220
Email: rickcarter@utah.gov
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Central Utah Region
State Employment Offices
Education Centers
Veteran Service Officers (VSO)
Erick Swartz - Central Regional Manager
Phone: 385-414-0155
Email: eswartz@utah.gov
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Cade Mecham
Phone: 801-326-2372
Email: cademecham@utah.gov
Southern Utah Region
State Employment Offices
Education Centers
Veteran Service Officers (VSO)
Court Pendleton - Regional Manager
Phone: 435-218-5128
Email: cpendleton@utah.gov
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Alexander Neville - Regional Manager
Phone: 801-372-1425
Email: aneville@utah.gov
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Nick O'Connor
Email: noconnor@utah.gov
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