Jim Marszalek, Assistant Executive Director, Washington Headquarters
Jim Marszalek has been appointed Assistant Executive Director, Washington Headquarters.
In this capacity, he will assist in the direction of DAV’s legislative and service programs, which provide free benefits assistance to over 200,000 veterans, survivors and family members each year. Between WHQ and 88 offices across the country, Marszalek will help manage more than 400 professional and support staff. He’ll also assist as a key spokesperson for DAV before Congress, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the White House.
Marszalek, a Marine veteran, was appointed National Service Director for DAV in August 2013. He began his DAV career in 2001 as a member of Class XI at the DAV National Service Officer Training Academy in Denver, Colorado. He has served in supervisory roles across the country and was appointed Deputy National Service Director in 2012 and National Service Director the following year.
He is a life member of Chapter 76 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He and his spouse, Jillian, reside in Ashburn, Virginia, with their two sons.