Veterans Services Foundation, Board of Trustees

  • Description: The Foundation shall (i) administer the Veterans Services Fund (the Fund), (ii) provide funding for veterans services and programs in the Commonwealth through the Fund, and (iii) raise revenue from all sources including private source fundraising to support the Fund.
  • Staff Contact:

    Kayla Arestivo, Executive Director, 101 N. 14th Street, 17th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219; VSFInfo@VSF.Virginia.gov; 804-225-4748

Citizen Members:
Name Representing Appointed By Term
Dr. Jarris Louis Taylor Jr. Senate Committee on Rules Expires 06/30/2028
Colonel Timothy Pillion Senate Committee on Rules Expires 06/30/2026
Joel Griffin Senate Committee on Rules Expires 06/30/2028
Allen Burke Speaker of the House Expires 06/30/2026
Michael Coleman Speaker of the House Expires 06/30/2027
James Poplar Speaker of the House Expires 06/30/2027
Brandy Jones Speaker of the House Expires 06/30/2028
The Honorable Kathleen J. Murphy Speaker of the House Expires 06/30/2028
8 Citizens Governor  
Additional Members: Ex Officio Members include the commissioner of the Department of Veterans Services, the chairman of the Board of Veterans Services, and the chairman of the Joint Leadership Council of Veterans Services Organizations.

Membership and Term Information:
Max # House: 0 Appointment Coincident With House Term? YES
Max # Senate: 0 Appointment Coincident With Senate Term? YES
Max # Citizens: 16
Max # Ex Officio: 0
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