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
Chair
Les 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
