About Us

The Governor’s Veterans Advisory Council advises the State of Vermont’s  Administration on public policy relating to Vermont’s veterans. Through scheduled meetings, this council convenes to discuss and advise the Governor on a full spectrum of veterans’ needs and how state government can best address the interests of veterans.

Ex-Officio Members:


Brett Rusch MD

Executive Director, VA Medical Center, White River Junction, Vermont

 


Melissa Jackson

Chief Executive Officer, Vermont Veterans Home, Bennington, Vermont

 


Ken Gragg

Deputy Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard

Who we are

Gary DeGasta (Chair)

Norwich

June Heston

Richmond

Adrian Megrath

Rutland

Scott Lobdell

Castleton

Carol Hitchcock

Springfield

Richard Farmer

Springfield

Brenda Cruickshank

Northfield

David Carlson

Burlington

Rep. William Canfield

Fair Haven

Stephanie Wobby

Milton