<div id="et-boc" class="et-boc">
			<div id="et_builder_outer_content" class="et_builder_outer_content">
		<div id="et-boc" class="et-boc">
			<div id="et_builder_outer_content" class="et_builder_outer_content">
		{"id":633,"date":"2015-04-15T16:24:10","date_gmt":"2015-04-15T16:24:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wou.edu\/demo\/?page_id=633"},"modified":"2026-02-05T11:14:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T19:14:43","slug":"staff","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/veterans\/staff\/","title":{"rendered":"Staff"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>For VA Benefits Issues\/Questions:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:veterans@wou.edu\">veterans@wou.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Contact Us:<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>503-838-9246 or<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:wouveterans@wou.edu\">wouveterans@wou.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Lounge Hours:<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Monday \u2013 Friday 09:00am \u2013 5:00pm<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/veterans\/files\/2025\/01\/Dir_Headshot1.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Logan Doerfler Headshot&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Dir_Headshot1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|50%|50%|50%|50%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/wou.campus.eab.com\/pal\/ZUo_H9WJEy&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Schedule Appointment&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;wdith:100%;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><b>Logan Doerfler<\/b><\/h2>\n<h2>Director, Veterans Resource Center<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/\/5038389246\" title=\"Click to dial with gloCOM\" style=\"color: inherit;text-decoration: underline\">503-838-9246<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:doerflerl@wou.edu\">doerflerl@wou.edu<\/a> | WUC 108 | Mon-Thur 9:00 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"611\">I served eight years in the Oregon Army National Guard as an Infantryman &amp; Joint Fires Observer (JFO) in support of Infantry, Artillery, and Cavalry Scout units. From 2014 to 2015, I deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Freedom\u2019s Sentinel. I&#8217;m a proud WOU alumni, and like many Veterans, my academic journey was not linear which gives me a personal understanding of the challenges that military-affiliated students often face in higher education.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1472\">As Director of the Veterans Resource Center, I am committed to making the transition to college, the path to success at WOU, and the journey to graduation as welcoming and manageable as possible for every member of our military-connected community. Whether you are a Veteran, service member, family member, or ally, I encourage you to stop by the VRC &#8211; located on the bottom floor of the Werner University Center &#8211; to connect, ask questions, and find support in our community.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Why should you contact Logan?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>You&#8217;re ready to connect with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wousva\/\">military community<\/a> here on campus<\/li>\n<li>You need assistance understanding WOU military policies, communicating with your professors in relation to a military drill, AT, deployment, etc.<\/li>\n<li>You experienced discrimination due to your service or drilling status, want to talk through a challenging situation, or need advocacy here at WOU<\/li>\n<li><strong>Note:\u00a0<\/strong>All questions for <strong>VA benefits<\/strong> should be directed to David Anderson the Veterans Certifying Official <strong><a href=\"mailto:veterans@wou.edu\">veterans@wou.edu<\/a><\/strong> or at<strong> 503-838-8806<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/veterans\/files\/2022\/09\/DavidA2-1.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;David Anderson&#8221; title_text=&#8221;DavidA3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|50%|50%|50%|50%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><b>David Anderson (Not our staff but key!)<\/b><\/h2>\n<h2>Veterans Certifying Official, Office of the Registrar<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/\/5038389246\" title=\"Click to dial with gloCOM\" style=\"color: inherit;text-decoration: underline\">503-838-8806<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:doerflerl@wou.edu\">veterans@wou.edu<\/a> | Welcome Center 207 | Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m. (Remote Mon &amp; Fri)<\/p>\n<p><span>My Name is Arthur David Anderson but everyone just calls me David. I joined the Marine Corps in 1991 at the age of 19 but suffered a back injury shortly thereafter. I had intended to follow in my grandfather\u2019s example and retire from the military, he spent 26 years active-duty Army. \u00a0After some recovery and soul searching, I married my wife of 26 years. Eventually, I found my way and earned a couple of degrees before settling down here at Western. It seemed like a good place to help those that want to make themselves better, or more educated at any rate. I have been working here for ten years now either as the Graduation Coordinator or Veterans Certifying Official and Compliance Coordinator.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Why should you contact David?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>All questions regarding VA benefits<\/li>\n<li>Questions regarding disbursement of VA payments, degree plans, etc<\/li>\n<li>You need help filling out an academic petition for a <a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/veterans\/policies\/\">Deployment or Unexpected Withdrawal<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_module=&#8221;23202&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||15px|||&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Veterans Emergency Aid Request<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">While Funds Last | <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScdgljwD1aQKj0kKN3XkU7YJ5uGl2P5wYREZI9MzNDcpaZnwA\/viewform\">Apply Now!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/veterans\/files\/2024\/09\/GianniVMewMew2.jpeg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Gianni V Mew Mew 2.0&#8243; title_text=&#8221;GianniVMewMew2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|50%|50%|50%|50%&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Gianni Villanueva<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2>Work Study, Veterans Resource Center<\/h2>\n<div id=\"click_to_dial_wrapper\">\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">503-838-9229<\/span>|\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:wouveterans@wou.edu\">wouveterans@wou.edu<\/a> | WUC 108<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cDon\u2019t sit back and hope for the best outcome, make the best outcome happen.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Greetings! My name is Gianni, I began service September 17, 2016 as a 17 year old senior in high school, I serve in the Army NG Infantry and have deployed to the Horn of Africa. Fast forward now I am here at Western as a double major double minor student. I major in Pre Professional Biology and Public Health, and minor in Military Science and Physical Science. College is a big step in life and can be overwhelming, however, I and my peers are glad to assist and help you navigate the next best thing for your future and help you achieve your goals with the support and care you deserve!<\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/veterans\/files\/2025\/01\/CylarHeadshot.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Headshot photo of Cylar Weddle&#8221; title_text=&#8221;CylarHeadshot&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|50%|50%|50%|50%&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Cylar Weddle<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2>Work Study, Veterans Resource Center<\/h2>\n<div id=\"click_to_dial_wrapper\">\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">503-838-9229<\/span>|\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:wouveterans@wou.edu\">wouveterans@wou.edu<\/a> | WUC 108<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBetter to ask for forgiveness than permission\u201d &#8211; Grace Hopper<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Salutations! My name is Cisko Cylar-Roy Weddle. Most people call me Cylar. I am a Computer Science Major relatively new to WOU! I was a Nuclear Electricians Mate in the US Navy. I left as a First Class Petty Officer. I worked as both a Leading Petty Officer, a Repair Parts Petty Officer, and an Educational Services Officer during my time in the military. If you are ever looking for an outside perspective, or a creative way of tackling problems, feel free to approach me!<\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/veterans\/files\/2025\/04\/Izianae.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Izianae and daughter&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Izianae&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|50%|50%|50%|50%&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Izianae King<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2>Work Study, Veterans Resource Center<\/h2>\n<div id=\"click_to_dial_wrapper\">\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">503-838-9229<\/span>|\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:wouveterans@wou.edu\">wouveterans@wou.edu<\/a> | WUC 108<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;The same way that you are the main character in your story, you are only a secondary character in everybody else&#8217;s story&#8221; &#8211; Don Miguel Ruiz<\/p>\n<p>Hello my name is Izianae. I served in the US Army Active duty for 7 years as an IT Specialist. I am currently a pre-nursing student. I understand that furthering your education can be stressful and sometime overwhelming. I would be happy to help assist and help you as we go through the journey in furthering our education and achieving your educational goals.<\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/veterans\/files\/2026\/02\/test1.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Jackson Raoch 2&#8243; title_text=&#8221;Jackson Roach 2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on|50%|50%|50%|50%&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Jackson Roach<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2>Work Study, Veterans Resource Center<\/h2>\n<div id=\"click_to_dial_wrapper\">\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">503-838-9229<\/span>|\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:wouveterans@wou.edu\">wouveterans@wou.edu<\/a> | WUC 108<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span><span style=\"color: #000000\">\u201cDon\u2019t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today\u2019s trouble is enough for today.\u201d &#8211; Jesus Christ.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span><span style=\"color: #000000\">Hello friends. My name is Jackson Roach, I&#8217;m a dependent of a 26 year Air Force veteran. I&#8217;ve lived all over the country from Florida to Alaska with a couple stops in between. I enjoy fish keeping, buying and selling sports cards, as well as spending time with my wife. My degree path of choice is Aquarium Science. With this degree I hope to work at the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga Tennessee and eventually start my own fish and coral wholesaling\u00a0 shop. I also have a great interest in ethical breeding of fish and coral to reduce the impact of fish keeping on the environment. I am very excited to be a part of the team and look forward to meeting and assisting you in the future. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/forms.gle\/HGLe6RLqL7Cwi9oZ9&#8243; button_text=&#8221;Equipment Loan Program&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Reserve Quiet Room Button&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/wou.edu\/veterans\/military-connections\/&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Military Friendly Staff &amp; Faculty&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wou_veterans\/&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Connect on Instagram&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/wou.edu\/foundation\/giving\/veterans-center-and-student-veterans-of-america\/&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Donate to the VRC&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#e7e7e7&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For VA Benefits Issues\/Questions:\u00a0veterans@wou.edu&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"%%post_title%% | %%sitetitle%%","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #db0a29\">\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/veterans\/files\/2019\/01\/Colin-Haines.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/veterans\/files\/2019\/01\/Colin-Haines-265x300.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Colin Haines\" width=\"265\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-1420 size-medium alignleft\" \/><\/a>Colin G. Haines<\/span><\/strong>\r\nDirector, Veteran Resource Center<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"intContact\">503-838-9246 | <a href=\"mailto:hainesc@wou.edu\">hainesc@wou.edu<\/a> | WUC - Room 108 | 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.<span class=\"flipSocial\"><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">I am the Director of the Veteran Resource Center here at WOU. I served ten years in the United States Army as an\u00a0Combat Medic in several Infantry Battalions. I was stationed primarily in Fort Bragg, NC and Fort Lewis, WA where I served in every position from line medic to platoon sergeant. I deployed five times during my stint in the service, three times to Iraq and twice to Afghanistan.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">I reignited my college career in 2014, almost immediately after separating from the Army. As was the case with many of my peers, college was not always easy for me largely due to some of the unique issues faced by many student veterans. I have since dedicated myself to the initiation and development of veteran supportive services in higher education. I completed my Masters in Info Tech here at Western in 2019.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2><\/h2>\r\n<!-- SHANE -->\r\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/veterans\/files\/2020\/04\/60561792_2404294489615145_3524324539599159296_o.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/veterans\/files\/2020\/04\/60561792_2404294489615145_3524324539599159296_o-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Jake Reading\" class=\"wp-image-1501 size-medium alignleft\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" \/><\/a>\r\n<span style=\"color: #db0a29\"><strong>Jake Sutherby<\/strong><\/span>\r\nWork Study, Veterans Resource Center<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"intContact\">503-838-9229 | <a href=\"mailto:wouveterans@wou.edu\">wouveterans@wou.edu<\/a> | WUC - Room 108<span class=\"flipSocial\"><\/span><\/p>\r\nFather of 1 boy named Calvin. USMC 2011-2015. 1 deployment to Asia. I have had around a 3.0 GPA my entire college career. My major is Interdiciplinary Studies my focus is Health and Exercise Science. I have attended two SVA NATCON's and I have been part of Western Oregon's SVA club since 2016. I was recently accepted into the MAT program for health education starting this summer.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.picktime.com\/90e0b1f4-af18-4d65-a116-c5cf5b99429e\">Book An Appointment With Me<\/a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: start\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/veterans\/files\/2019\/04\/adam-champ.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/veterans\/files\/2019\/04\/adam-champ-300x295.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"295\" class=\"wp-image-1449 size-medium alignleft\" \/><\/a><strong style=\"color: #db0a29;font-size: 20px;text-align: justify\">Adam Dreyden\r\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 20px;text-align: justify;color: #333333\">Work Study, Veterans Resource Center<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;padding-left: 330px\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">503-838-9229<\/span> <span style=\"color: #000000\">|<\/span> <a href=\"mailto:wouveterans@wou.edu\" style=\"color: #ff0000\">wouveterans@wou.edu<\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000\">|<\/span> <span style=\"color: #000000\">WUC - Room 108<\/span><\/span><span class=\"flipSocial\"><\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 330px;text-align: justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/veterans\/files\/2018\/04\/1175011_715654231785047_286884669_n-1.jpg\"><\/a><span>I am an Exercise Science major with a minor in Health, and I have been attending WOU since 2016. I am a Non Commissioned Officer in the Oregon Army National Guard as a 19D Cavalry Scout. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 330px;text-align: justify\"><span>As a currently serving student, I am always utilizing the plethora of resources the VRC has to offer. I am a member of the WOU's chapter of the Student Veterans of America.\u00a0 I am also truly thankful for being able to be working at the VRC, helping out veterans when I can.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.picktime.com\/90e0b1f4-af18-4d65-a116-c5cf5b99429e\">Book An Appointment With Me<\/a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: start\"><strong style=\"color: #db0a29;font-size: 20px;text-align: justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/veterans\/files\/2019\/02\/Headshot.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/veterans\/files\/2019\/02\/Headshot-200x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-1434 size-medium alignleft\" \/><\/a>Megan McAllister\r\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 20px;text-align: justify;color: #333333\">Work Study, Veterans Resource Center<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: start\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;text-align: justify;color: #333333\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">503-838-9229 |<\/span> <a href=\"mailto:wouveterans@wou.edu\" style=\"color: #ff0000\">wouveterans@wou.edu<\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000\">| WUC - Room 108<\/span><\/span><span class=\"flipSocial\"><\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\nI am a Business major with a focus in Accounting, I have been attending WOU since fall term of 2018 with an expected graduation in 2019. I am currently in my first six year enlistment with the Oregon Air National Guard as a Fuels Management Journeyman.\r\n\r\nAs a military student I have become actively involved in Student Veterans of America where I work as the club treasurer. I am also involved in the Greek life here at Western Oregon University and am a work-study student in the Veteran Resource Center.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.picktime.com\/90e0b1f4-af18-4d65-a116-c5cf5b99429e\">Book An Appointment With Me<\/a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: start\"><strong style=\"color: #db0a29;font-size: 20px;text-align: justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/veterans\/files\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-07-04-at-9.39.57-PM.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/veterans\/files\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-07-04-at-9.39.57-PM-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-1382 size-medium alignleft\" \/><\/a>Kender\r\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 20px;text-align: justify;color: #333333\">Service Dog, Veterans Resource Center<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;text-align: justify;color: #333333\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">My name is Kender and I have the unique ability to cheer you up if you are ever feeling blue.\u00a0 I love to be fondled but make sure you ask Colin before engaging me in pets because I am a working dog and should not be distracted if he needs me.\u00a0 Never ever give me any food. I may look like I want a bite of your sandwich but do not give me anything under any circumstances.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">I have never served in the military myself but I have I great deal of respect for those who put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms I enjoy every day.<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/veterans\/files\/2018\/04\/1175011_715654231785047_286884669_n.jpg\"><\/a><\/h2>\r\n<h2><\/h2>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>[fruitful_sep]<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Staff\u00a0Members In Uniform<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1384\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/veterans\/files\/2018\/11\/BDU-Haines.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/veterans\/files\/2018\/11\/BDU-Haines-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Colin in his BDU uniform\" class=\"wp-image-1384 size-medium\" height=\"300\" width=\"225\" \/><\/a> Colin Haines, Army[\/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1504\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/veterans\/files\/2020\/04\/1514481_684558344922110_959542198_o.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/veterans\/files\/2020\/04\/1514481_684558344922110_959542198_o-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Jake in uniform\" class=\"wp-image-1504 size-medium\" height=\"300\" width=\"225\" \/><\/a> Jake Sutherby USMC[\/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1446\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"146\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/veterans\/files\/2019\/04\/56468234_392266578026309_9150629232324378624_n.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/veterans\/files\/2019\/04\/56468234_392266578026309_9150629232324378624_n-146x300.jpg\" alt=\"Adam out in the field\" width=\"146\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-1446 size-medium\" \/><\/a> Adam Dreyden, ORARNG[\/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1432\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/veterans\/files\/2019\/02\/mega.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/veterans\/files\/2019\/02\/mega-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-1432 size-medium\" \/><\/a> Megan McAllister, ORANG[\/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-633","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/veterans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/633","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/veterans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/veterans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/veterans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/veterans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=633"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/veterans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/633\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23819,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/veterans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/633\/revisions\/23819"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/veterans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=633"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}