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

Commander Oather Martin

Commander
Oather Martin

Senior Vice Commander John Walker

Senior Vice Commander
John Walker

1sr Jr Vice Commander Michael Medhaug

1sr Jr Vice Commander
Michael Medhaug

2nd Jr. Vice Commander Sandi Braunstein

2nd Jr. Vice Commander
Sandi Braunstein

3rd Jr. Vice Commander Richard Batcho

3rd Jr. Vice Commander
Rich Batcho

4th Jr. Vice Commander William Gordon

4th Jr. Vice Commander
William Gordon

Chaplain, Bob Heinz

Chaplain
Bob Heinz

Scott Berndt

Treasurer
Scott Berndt

Judge Advocate Rick Jarvis

Judge Advocate
Rick Jarvis

Past Department Commander Ellsworth Fields

 Past Department Commander
Ellsworth Fields

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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