Jeff Rustad served as a driver and gunner running convoy security in Iraq, March 2006 – July 2007. The longest single deployment in the war on terror. He honorably discharged as an E4. As Commander his goal is to help grow our membership by informing veterans what the mission of the VFW is and how easy it is to make a difference after becoming a member. Jeff also plans to broaden the kinds of community support our members provide in order to meet the evolving needs of both the community and our members. His hobbies include ice fishing, snowboarding, car shows, attending sporting events, and golfing. He is currently working as an HR Operations Manager at Travelers Insurance.

Brendan joined the VFW Auxiliary in honor of his family members, immediate and extended, who have served in the military over the years. Both of his parents served in the Army/WAC, his dad continuing with the National Guard until retiring as a Brigadier General in 2004. Brendan qualifies for VFW Auxiliary life membership under both his grandfather, who served in Burma during WWII, and his younger brother, who served as a flight medic in Helmand, Afghanistan. Inspired by his brother's deployment as well as his wife joining the VFW Auxiliary months earlier, Brendan became a member in 2019. He enjoys the boisterous, inclusive, and involved community at Post 246 and looks forward to many fun and rewarding events in the future. Brendan is an architect who spends his free time listening to music and hanging out with his wife and two cats.

Shortly after retiring, Jennifer’s father starting driving fellow disabled veterans to VA appointments for the DAV. Inspired by her father’s continued service, Jennifer searched out a local VFW that was not just inclusive of all, but held the honor, service and support of veterans that she came to expect out of veterans. While much of Jennifer’s extended family has and continues to serve, Jennifer chose her father to qualify for the VFW Auxiliary. A point man for the Marine Corps in Vietnam, David was one on the Magnificent 7th, a major source of pride for Jennifer. She loves the comradery of the members and creating a new family with them. Jennifer is a graphic designer who enjoys spending time her free with family and friends.