David Puente Jr.
Director
David Puente Jr. is the Director of YOUR Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs. He…
Solomon Gilbert
Deputy Director
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs Director David…
Steven J. Gill
Interim Assistant Director
Steven J. Gill is the Veterans Services Administrator and Tribal Liaison for the Washington…
Dan Murray
State Homes Operations Director
As the State Homes Operations Director, Dan oversees and provides…
Heidi Audette
Communications and Legislative Director
Heidi Audette completed her Bachelor of Science with an emphasis in Public Policy at Montana…
Terry Westhoff
Chief Financial Officer
Terry Westhoff has 37 years of public service experience. This…
Sarah Conly
Human Resources Director
Sarah joined your WDVA HR Team in 2015 and has 25 years of diverse human resources experience at…
Kelly Hillman
Director of Strategy and Performance
Kelly Hillman joined WDVA as the Director of Strategy and Performance in May 2024.
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Crystal Schienbein
Chief Information Officer
As a longtime public servant in Washington State and Navy Veteran…
Rudy Lopez
Washington Veterans Cemetery Director
Rudy Lopez is a 30-year veteran of the United States Air Force, holding various positions in the…
Tena
Director of Clinical Compliance
Tena Chevalier became the Director of Clinical Compliance in March 2024. She…
Lonna Leno
Administrator of the Walla Walla Veterans Home
We are proud to announce the appointment of Lonna Leno as the Administrator of the Walla Walla…
Matthew Lysobey
Washington Veterans Home Administrator
The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs is proud to announce the appointment of…
Dan Smith
Administrator at the Washington Soldiers Home
The Washington State Department of Veterans…
Keith Meyer
Counseling and Wellness Director
Keith has been a licensed mental health counselor in Washington State…