Gabe Thomas served as an infantryman in Iraq, March 2006 - July 2007. The longest single deployment in the war on terror. He honorably discharged as an E5. As Sr Vice Commander, my goal is to get our membership up to 100%. along with finding new members, work on strategies to boost membership retention. The goal is not just to find fellow vets and get them signed up, it is to find way to keep them involved with the VFW and our community.His hobbies include hockey, fishing, the outdoors and his dog Stanley. He considers himself a Coors Light enthusiast, and is currently ICU RN at Regions hospital in St. Paul.

Dan served as an Army Infantryman from 2008 to 2013 in the 75th ranger regiment, 3rd battalion. During Dan’s service he completed four tours in Afghanistan and was honorably discharged as a corporal. Dan became a member of James Ballentine VFW Post 246 in 2014. He had moved away for a time in 2014 but VFW Post 246 ultimately brought him back to Minnesota. Dan wants to continue the VFW’s unique ability to draw in Veterans, make them feel at home, and ensure it remains here for the years to come. Fulton man all the way! Currently going to school at MCTC.

Renee's primary goal is to support veterans families and provide much needed services which not only meet basic needs but more importantly allow for quality of life.Renee qualifies for VFW Auxiliary life membership under her husband for his service in Just Cause and Desert Storm as well as by her paternal grandfather for his service in WW II.Renee is an IT professional who loves her family, awesome husband, and amazing step kids! She plays tennis and love donating time and energy to the best VFW ever, Post #246

Paris is committed to honor and respect our Veterans in any capacity possible. After her cousin, Marine Corporal Taylor J. Baune, became the 2,000th American to die in the U.S War on Terror in Afghanistan and subsequently watching his family suffer their loss, has only strengthened her dedication to our Veterans and their families. Paris joined the Auxiliary through the eligibility of her Father, Gerald C. Magee WWII, Seabee Sargent of Arms U.S Navy. Paris enjoys traveling the world. She's traveled extensively in South America, United States, Middle East, throughout Europe and as far eastern as India. Paris also enjoys the local ``lake life`` and take advantage of her families resort that they bought forty years ago.