Congressman Jason Smith announces Veterans Advisory Council
WASHINGTON – Today, Tuesday, August 6, 2013, Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) announced the formation of a Veterans Advisory Council to advise on issues important to veterans. Smith and his staff will work with members of the Veterans Advisory Council to get feedback on issues with the Veterans Administration and as new policy is being crafted that will impact veterans living in Missouri’s 8th District.
“Honoring our veteran’s service is a top priority for me. I formed this Veteran’s Advisory Council to be a resource for issues that are affecting veterans and their families in our Eighth Congressional District,” said Smith. “Through meetings, calls and visits my staff and I will work with members of the Veterans Advisory Council on issues with the Veterans Administration and access to healthcare services. The Council will also serve as a key resource for policy ideas and a sounding board for legislation being considered in Congress.”
Smith’s Veterans Advisory Council has representatives from across Missouri’s Eighth Congressional District. Below is a list of the members.
Congressman Jason Smith Veterans Advisory Council
Bollinger County
Larry Mayfield, Bob Payne
Butler County
Rob Callahan, Ray Aubuchon, Norm Morgan
Cape Girardeau County
Wayne Wallingford, Wayne Bowen, Clint Tracy
Carter County
Tom Cox, Gregory Kirk
Crawford County
Jeanne Locklear, Earl Simmerly
Dent County
Pastor Bill Stack, Mike Whitley
Douglas County
Larry Morrison, Jerry Garrison
Dunklin County
Phillip Greeway, Ron Myers
Howell County
Danny Brown, Jack Pahlman
Iron County
John Harlow, Roger Medley
Jefferson County
Jerome “Jerry” Hartman, Richard Stis
Madison County
Dennis Bradford, Darren Ellis
Mississippi County
Lanie Black, Keith Arnold
New Madrid County
Clyde Hawes
Oregon County
Chris Johnston, Dale Adrian
Ozark County
Tom Taylor, Norman Hartman
Pemiscot County
Olin Parks, Billy Becker
Perry County
Rick Schemel, Jim Regelsperger
Phelps County
Bob May, Pastor Terry Brady
Reynolds County
Stan Barton, David Burns
Ripley County
Ron Berry, David Brooks
Scott County
Blair Moran
Shannon County
Victor Weaver, Jr., Gordon Williamson
St. Francois County
William Hoppe, Tony Carroll
Ste. Genevieve County
Betty Arnold, Gigi Gill
Stoddard County
Charles Kruse, Jim Bland
Texas County
Don Shelhammer, Ruth Vaughn
Washington County
Warren Malugen, Marvin Wright
Wayne County
Phillip Baker, Brian Tutterow
Wright County
Charlie Dickinson, Ed Hawley
