Division: Admin News

New Administrator Appointed to Lead Idaho Division of Veterans Services

Idaho State Seal
C.L. “Butch” Otter
GOVERNOR

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

CONTACT: Jon Hanian
(208) 334-2100

June 26, 2018
18:027

MARV HAGEDORN APPOINTED TO LEAD IDAHO DIVISION OF VETERAN SERVICES
(BOISE) – Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter announced the appointment today of State Senator Marv Hagedorn of Meridian, a retired Navy chief warrant officer, as administrator of the Idaho Division of Veterans Services.

Hagedorn will resign from the Idaho Senate to accept the appointment, which is effective July 30. He has represented western Ada County’s District 14 in the Senate for almost six years, serving on the Senate Judiciary and Rules and Transportation committees, and as vice chair of the Senate State Affairs Committee. He previously served three two-year terms in the Idaho House of Representatives, 2007-2012.

Hagedorn grew up in the Potlatch area of north-central Idaho. He served in the Navy from 1974 to 1994, rising through the enlisted ranks to become a chief warrant officer specializing in Navy intelligence and cryptology. After retiring from the military, he was a senior manager for a semiconductor manufacturing company and founded and ran an agriculture startup.

In 2010, Hagedorn co-founded the Wyakin Foundation – a nationally recognized transition program for wounded and disabled veterans. He is a member of American Legion Post 113 and a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. Hagedorn and his wife Patty have two grown children, both of whom work in Navy intelligence.

“Marv brings a wealth of experience, insight and passion to this new role in his public service. Idaho is fortunate to have his skill set to draw upon for this important and growing mission,” Governor Otter said. “Our global military operations are producing a new generation of combat veterans who need and deserve our help reentering civilian life as productive and engaged citizens. Marv is particularly well prepared to direct Idaho’s efforts toward becoming one of America’s most veteran-friendly states.”

“I care deeply about the men and women who have served in our armed forces, as well as their families. I understand the sacrifice they make and I share their desire to serve our country and our communities,” Hagedorn said. “I’m grateful for this chance to help ensure the appreciation we feel for our military veterans is manifested every day in our State policies, programs and priorities. I look forward to working in this new capacity with all the great veterans’ organizations throughout Idaho.”

The Division of Veterans Services operates three veterans homes in Boise, Lewiston and Pocatello, as well as the State Veterans Cemetery in Boise. The agency also advocates on behalf of Idaho veterans with employers, government and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, provides outreach to veterans who might not be aware of the benefits they have earned, and helps match veterans with education and employment opportunities.

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Special Executive Session of IVAC

The Idaho Veterans Affairs Commission will meet on Monday June 4, 2018 at 10:00 AM MT in a special executive session. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the vacant Idaho Division of Veterans Services Administrator position.

Quarterly IVAC Meeting on April 11, 2018
The next quarterly IVAC meeting will be on April 11, 2018 at the Idaho State Veterans Home in Pocatello, ID at 8:00 AM MT.
DOCUMENTS
IVAC Agenda April 2018

Next IVAC Meeting Scheduled for April 11, 2018
The next IVAC meeting will be on April 11, 2018 at 8:30 AM at the Idaho State Veterans Home – Pocatello. 1957 Alvin Ricken Drive Pocatello, ID 83201.

Idaho Division of Veterans Services Administrator Retires
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Tracy Schaner, (208) 780-1300
January 30, 2018
(BOISE) – Colonel David E. Brasuell, administrator of the Idaho Division of Veterans Services (IDVS), announced his retirement today.

Brasuell has been with IDVS since his 2006 appointment by then-Governor Jim Risch. He previously was a program manager with Idaho Department of Correction in Pocatello and served on the Idaho Veterans Affairs Commission.

Brasuell retired as colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves with a combined 30 years of active and reserve service. He received his bachelor’s degree in health from Oregon State University and his master’s degree from Central Michigan University.

While in the Marine Corps, Colonel Brasuell held positions overseeing logistics, operations, safety, training, facility maintenance and repair, facility management/planning, airfield support operations, project administration, coordination of staff functions, crisis management, security, facilities inspections, engineer operations and support, and a number of leadership billets.

“Serving as a Marine and public service have been the highlights of my career. It has been wonderful to work with so many dedicated IDVS and State employees in service to our veterans,” Brasuell said. “A special thanks to all our veteran service organizations that we depend on to really make a difference in the lives of our nation’s veterans. I would like to thank the Governor for allowing me the honor of serving Idaho and America’s heroes.”

The five-member Idaho Veterans Affairs Commission will recommend a successor to Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter, who will appoint Brasuell’s replacement at the agency.

Update Regarding Potential F-35 ANG Mission at Gowen Field
Attached below are two info-graphics about the potential location of F-35 fighter aircraft at Gowen Field. You can find additional information about efforts to bring the F-35 to Gowen Field at http://www.gowenstrong.com/.

F-35
Check out “Gowen Strong – Good for Idaho, Good for America” from BVEP on Vimeo.

The video is available for your viewing pleasure at https://vimeo.com/120209531

DOCUMENTS
F-35 Infographic
Gowen Strong Infographic

IVAC Quarterly Meeting
The April Quarterly Idaho Veterans Affairs Commission meeting will be held at the Idaho State Veterans Home in Pocatello on April 11, 2018 at 8:30 AM (Mountain Time).