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 8^th 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

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