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Leadership

At the DAV Department of Virginia, our leadership is built by veterans, for veterans. Each of our department officers is chosen with the same commitment to service, integrity, and democratic values that define our organization. This leadership structure ensures that the voices and needs of Virginia’s disabled veterans are always front and center. As veterans ourselves, our team brings firsthand experience and expertise to every challenge—advocating tirelessly and providing trusted guidance for those who have served. To learn more about each officer’s unique background and dedication, please click on their name below.

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Dr. Marcia Stewart

Department Commander

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Dr. MaLinda Washington

Sr. Vice Commander

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Dr. James Smith

1st Jr. Vice Commander

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Hallie Oxley

2nd Jr. Vice Commander

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Christopher Cheney

Judge Advocate

Biography

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Patricia Coker-Bell

Chaplain

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Dwayne Ramey

Immediate Past Dept. Cmdr.

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Lisa Gregory | PDC

Adjutant​

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Cynthia Madison | PDC

Assistant Adjutant

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Robert Cox

Treasurer

Biography

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Sebastian Taphanel

Assistant Treasurer

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Kim Barkley

Inspector General

Biography

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Samuel Watkins

Sergeant-At-Arms

Biography

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Early Bailey

Officer-of-the-Day

Biography

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