Veterans Advisory Council
The Utah Veterans Advisory Council advises the executive director of the Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs on issues regarding Veterans throughout the state and federal matters that affect veterans locally.
VAC Council Members
Robert Pagnani
Chair
Gary Harter
Co-Chair
Gov Office Rep. - Vacant
Joe Guimond -Am. Legion
James Patten - DAV
James Sheppard - VFW
Paula Stephenson
Dave Phillips
Marti Bigbie
Chris Holly - VARO ex-officio
Angela Williams - VAMC ex-officio
Alan Ferner - Secretary
Veteran Homes Advisory Boards
The State of Utah owns and oversees the operations of four skilled-nursing homes for Veterans in need of long-term care. Each home has an advisory board that acts as a liaison between the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs, the residents, members of the community and the home administration. The advisory boards meet bimonthly remote, review and assure the provision of services for the residents, their families, and the professional staff that ensures the physical, spiritual and mental wellness of our residents
William E Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home Advisory Board Members
Gordon Steck
Dave Phillips
Daniel Prorok
Sterling Poulson
Ivette Orozco
Christopher Scott
Jim Patten
Ninzel Rasmuson
Heath Silcox
George E. Wahlen Ogden Advisory Board Members
Curt Oda - Adv. Board Chair
Paula Stephenson - Adv. Board Vice Chair
Tressa Quayle
James "Jim" Harvey
John Knox
Jory Wahlen
Beth Topa
Lacy Bizios
Steven Steed
Marlene Summers
Mervyn Sharp Bennion Veterans Home Advisory Board Members
Monica Arnold
ChairLes Baxley
Holly Anderson
Quinn D. Cloward
Herb Stoddard
Bruce Frandsen
Tammy Flake
Bill Wright
Julie Fire
Felice Clements
Southern Utah Veterans Home Advisory Board Members
Terry Dune Chair
Art Davis Vice Chair
Janet Warner
Gary Stolz
Ira Amargo
David Houston
Marti Bigbi