Message the Commission

Johnson County Commission of Veteran Affairs

We consist of a five member commission appointed by the Board of Supervisors to staggered three year terms. The office is managed by a Director who is Nationally Accredited with the National Association of County Veteran Service Officers. Commission members, the director, and staff will strive to advocate for Veterans by assisting them with their requests while adhering to Iowa Code 35.

photo of Josh Brown, County Veteran Service Officer

Josh Brown

County Veteran Service Officer

Air National Guard

JoAnne Downes - Commission Member

JoAnne Downes

Commission Member

Army Nurse Corps

Link to Memorial brick bio

 

Larry Hingtgen - Commission Member

Larry Hingtgen

Commission Member

Jake Korbakes - Commission Member

Jake Korbakes

Commission Member

Navy

Bill Blanchard - Commission Member

Bill Blanchard

Commission Member

Chad Gerdes - Commission Member

Chad Gerdes

Commission Member

photo of Mandy Coates, Veterans Affairs Director

Mandy Coates

Veterans Affairs Director

Department