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National Executive Committee (NEC) 2026-2027

The DAV (Disabled American Veterans) National Executive Committee (NEC) is the organization's governing body between national conventions, responsible for steering operations, approving budgets, and enforcing the National Constitution, Bylaws & NEC Regulations

 

Key Details and Structure:

  • Composition: The NEC consists of one elected representative from each of the organization's geographical districts, the democratically elected National Commander, past national commanders, and the National Adjutant & CEO Barry A. Jesinoski

  • Role and Function: While not national officers (because they are elected locally by members of their specific districts), NEC members serve as the vital operational liaison between their regional district and the national leadership National Officers, NEC's & Chairmen.

  • Key Authority: The NEC acts on mandates established by the broader DAV membership, issues official local chapter charters, and reviews resolutions for the national Board of Directors TO: National Executive Committee Board of Directors ... - DAV

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National Commander

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Jim Procunier - ND

National Senior Vice Commander

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Glenn Hohman - AZ

National 1st Junior Vice Commander

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National 2nd Junior Vice Commander

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Adam Greathouse - WV

National 3rd Junior Vice Commander

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Denice Williams - VA

National 4th Junior Vice Commander

NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (NEC) DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES 2026-2027

NEC District 1

NEC District 2

NEC District 3

NEC District 4

NEC District 5

NEC District 6

NEC District 7

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NEC District 8

NEC District 9

NEC District 10

NEC District 11

NEC District 12

NEC District 13

NEC District 14

Debora Olson - MA

​Thomas Wohlrab - NY

Lisa Sloan - VT

​Ronny Maebry - CT

William Hines - PA

​Jorge Cruz - PR

Thomas Ayala - FL

​Frederick Varnado - MS

Willard Cunningham - SC

​Brian Fogg - MI

James Bailey - OH

​Robert Hilliard - WI

George Hall - KY

Joe Hall - ND

NEC District 15

NEC District 16

NEC District 17

NEC District 18

NEC District 19

NEC District 20

NEC District 21

Jamie Jakob - NE

Enrique Ramos - CA

John Carmona - CO​

Dr. Carl Forkner - AZ

Vacant​

​Mickey Williams - TX

Danny Oliver - OK

National Executive Committee (NEC) District Representatives are elected by their districts for a two-year term. Odd-numbered districts hold elections in odd-numbered years, even-numbered districts hold elections in even-numbered years. Elections are held at the district caucuses the day before the start of each annual National Convention.

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