Ryan Burgos, a service-disabled Air Force and Army veteran of the Iraq war, was appointed inspector general of the nearly 1 million-member DAV in March 2026 and assigned to DAV National Headquarters in Erlanger, Kentucky.
As DAV’s Inspector General, Mr. Burgos assures compliance with the National Constitution and By-Laws of the organization; to protect and preserve the integrity and good name of the DAV; and oversee the solicitation and fundraising activities of the DAV, its Departments, Chapters and subordinate affiliations.
A Texas native, Mr. Burgos enlisted in the Air Force in 2005 and transitioned into the Army’s 25th Infantry Division in 2007. His awards include National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal w/ Campaign Star, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Ribbon, Expert Marksman Badge.
Mr. Burgos, a life member of DAV Chapter 19 in Erlanger, Kentucky, joined DAV’s professional ranks as a national service officer trainee in 2011. Three years later, he was promoted to national service officer supervisor and served in a supervisory role through 2022, when he was named assistant national employment director. In 2023, he was appointed national employment director before being appointed deputy inspector general the following year. Mr. Burgos holds a bachelor of science in business management from the University of Phoenix in Kapolei, Hawaii.
Mr. Burgos and his spouse, Bonnie-Lee, reside in Hebron, Kentucky, with their children, Mykah-Blaize, Aubrey, and Bayilee.
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