Press Room
About DAV
DAV is a nonprofit that provides a lifetime of support for veterans of all generations and their families.
Every year, we help more than 1 million veterans in positive, life-changing ways by helping them access benefits they earned, like health care, education and disability, and connecting them to meaningful employment opportunities. DAV is the nation’s most resourceful veterans service organization, keeping the promise to support America’s veterans.
Programs and Focus Areas
With nearly 1,300 chapters across the country, DAV provides a national support network for veterans and their families. Below you’ll find resource materials and background on key DAV services.
DAV Magazine
DAV Programs
DAV Legislative Goals
DAV Annual Report
DAV Public Service Announcements
Subject Matter Experts
At DAV, we’re veterans helping veterans. We have first-hand experience and deep understanding of the core issues impacting the men and women who have served our country. To view an individual spokesperson’s full bio, please click on their headshot below.
Stephen Whitehead
National Commander
Serves as a voice for DAV membership
J. Marc Burgess
National Adjutant & CEO
Leads DAV staff and organizational strategy
Barry A. Jesinoski
National Executive Director
Oversees strategic operations for DAV
Randy Reese
Washington Headquarters Executive Director
Legislative issues impacting veterans
Daniel Clare
Chief Communications and Outreach Officer
Communications
Jim Marszalek
National Service Director
Veteran Benefits, Claims and Appeals
Joy J. Ilem
National Legislative Director
Policy and Legislation
Jeffrey C. Hall
National Employment Director
Veteran Employment
John Kleindienst
National Voluntary Services Director
Voluntary Service, National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, DAV Transportation Network
John R. "Rob" Lewis
National Communications Director
Communications
Ashleigh Byrnes
Deputy National Communications Director
Communications
Resources
The DAV Veterans Pulse Survey
While veterans of all generations have a very positive view of their military service, only one-in-five feel the government treats veterans well and less than half believe they receive the benefits and support they were promised. These are some of the major findings of a landmark survey by DAV.
Women Veterans – the Journey Ahead
This publication comes as a follow up to DAV’s 2014 landmark report Women Veterans: The Long Journey Home, which focused on the challenges women encounter transitioning from military to civilian life and helped usher in numerous policy and legislative changes to improve programs and services for women veterans.
America's Unsung Heroes
Profiles of America’s veteran caregivers—who they are, what they do and how we can give them the support they need and deserve.
Media Contacts
Contact a Member of our Communications Staff
- By Phone: 859-547-3382
The above phone number is exclusively for press inquiries. If you are not a member of the press and you have a question about DAV’s services, please call 877-IAM-AVET or 877-426-2838.
News & Coverage
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29Jul
Unplanned loss, unexpected redemption
Combat-injured Marine Corps veteran receives discharge upgrade through help of DAV-sponsored pro bono…
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28Jul
Important Safety Message from DAV
We are grateful to have so many of our members joining us in person for this year’s DAV and Auxiliary…
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27Jul
My kids have a future
Securing survivor and dependent educational benefits can change the trajectory of a family’s recovery…