DAV MN Leadership

Executive Committee 2024 – 2025

The DAV organization of MN elected Oather Martin as State Commander of the 20,000 member organization at our annual convention in Alexandria, April 27, 2024.

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Our Committee

Ellsworth Fields

 Past Department Commander
Ellsworth Fields

Oather Martin

Commander
Oather Martin

John Walker

Senior Vice Commander
John Walker

Michael Medhaug

1st Jr. Vice Commander
Michael Medhaug

Sandi Braunstein

2nd Vice Commander
Sandi Braunstein

Rich Batcho

3rd Jr. Vice Commander
Rich Batcho

Scott Berndt

Treasurer
Scott Berndt

Rick Jarvis

Judge Advocate
Rick Jarvis

Chaplain
Bob Heinz

Stephen “Butch” Whitehead

Adjutant
Stephen “Butch” Whitehead

Department Committees & Appointments

Committee Appointments 2024-2025

Every year, the DAV of Minnesota appoints individuals to the committees that advise on department programs. The committees include:

  • DAV MN Executive Committee
  • DAV of MN Foundation Board of Directors
  • Finance Committee
  • DAV of MN Volunteerism Committee
  • DAV of MN Membership Committee

These appointments are published annually.

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Past Department Commanders of DAV Minnesota

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