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Veterans Assistance Commission
About the Commission
Here in Lake County, Illinois, we appreciate the dedication and commitment of the men and women who have served in the United States Military. In honor of your service, we have numerous resources to help support you and your families. You have served your country; now let us work for you.
If you are a military veteran, there are plenty of local resources to help support you and your family. If you are in need of assistance, no matter what your area of need, start with the Lake County Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC). All of our services are offered at no cost.
Services & Resources
Military Veterans Assistance Act
The VAC of Lake County was established in 1926, pursuant to Chapter 330 of The Military Veterans Assistance Act. The act allows the commission to:
- Promote the welfare of honorably discharged veterans of military service, and their families
- Act as a central service office for all veteran organizations included as members of the commission
- Have general oversight of the distribution of emergency assistance to military veterans and their families
Accreditation & Certifications
- Accredited by NACVSO
- Certified by VA Counsel General
- Member of Illinois Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)
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Veterans Assistance Commission
Physical Address
501 North Riverside Drive
Suite 106
Gurnee, IL 60031
Phone: 847-377-3344Fax: 847-984-5750
VAC Executive Board
Nicholas Konz - President
Tom Marciciak - VP
Don Nickerson - Sgt at Arms
Marie Honeywell - Chaplain
John Murray - Secretary
Harry Swanson - Director
Terry Waddell - Director
John DeReu - Director
John Patterson - Director
VAC Delegates
American Legion
Antioch Post 748
William Oerly (Delegate)
George Swenson (Alternate)
Barrington Post 158
Andrew Schaffer (Delegate)
Fred Schaffer (Alternate)
Deerfield Post 738
John Reid (Delegate)
Grayslake Post 659
Fergal Gallagher (Delegate)
Robert Wegge (Alternate)
Gurnee Post 771
Bill Frangquist (Delegate)
James Huisel (Alternate)
Highland Park Post 145
Sheldon Konowitz(Delegate)
Lawrence Sassorossi (Alt)
Homer Dahringer Post 281
Duane Peacy (Delegate)
Lake Bluff Post 510
David Bentley (Delegate)
David Cimarrusti (Alternate)
Lakes Region Post 703
Robert Gabriel (Delegate)
Lizbeth Risley (Alternate)
Lake Zurich Post 964
Richard Johnson (Delegate)
Tom Marciciak (Alternate)
Libertyville Post 329
Ernest Chan (Delegate)
Harry Swanson (Alternate)
McKinlock Post 264
Larry Crone (Delegate)
Mundelein Post 867
Jim Nelson (Delegate)
Larry Klauser (Alternate)
Round Lake Post 1170
Leonard Knapcik (Delegate)
Samuel Schiera Post 1943
Donald Nickerson (Delegate)
Sharwin Post 397
Lester Deanes (Delegate)
Wauconda Post 911
William Geary (Delegate)
Ken Stetina (Alternate)
Zion Benton Post 865
James Duncan (Delegate)
VFW
Antioch Post 4551
Bill Oerly (Delegate)
Ken Sorenson (Alternate)
Grayslake Post 2245
Fergal Gallagher (Delegate)
Highland Park Post 4737
David Kunz (Delegate)
Chris Thomas (Alternate)
Highwood Post 4741
Tom Schmit (Delegate)
Ken Sorenson (Alternate)
Island Lake Post 2486
Barry Desfor (Delegate)
John Reindl (Alternate)
Lake Villa Post 4308
Paul Baumunk (Delegate)
Thomas Skau (Alternate)
Lake Zurich Post 11020
Marie Honeywell (Delegate)
Darryl Pebbles (Alternate)
Libertyville Post 8741
BJ Voit (Delegate)
Ken Parrish (Alternate)
Mundelein Post 7191
Randy Schenck (Delegate)
Ron Hill Mem. Post 2245
Thomas Hilliard (Delegate)
Winthrop Harbor Post 7448
John Patterson (Delegate)
AMVETS Post 35
John Shebenik
FRA
Lisabeth Risley (Temporary)
JWV Post 29
Michael Zimmerman (Del)
Martin Rockwell (Alternate)
Marine Corps League 801
Oliver Davidson (Delegate)
Marine Corps League 1395
Allan Ayers (Delegate)
MOAA
John Dereu (Delegate)
Lee Lopez (Alternate)
MOH
Allen J. Lynch (Delegate)
MOPH
Frank Relmer (Delegate)
Allen Lynch (Alternate)
Operation Fetch
Lonnie Hodge (Delegate
PLAV Post 25
Christine Pawley (Delegate)
ROAA Chapter 48
Art Dutkovic (Delegate)
Paul Hettich (Alternate)
Team RWB
Levy Cordero (Delegate)
USAR Ambassador Program
Paul Hettich (Delegate)
VVA
Stan Villarreal (Delegate)