DemVets Officers for 2017
There are both elected and appointed club officers who are instrumental in keeping this club running. Each one has a specific role they fulfill and a method of service to the organization that allows them to have impact on the direction of the club and how it serves the community's Veterans. The positions that are served by elected officers are: President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Treasurer, Recorder, Sergeant-at-Arms, Legal Officer, and Alternate DPSC Central Committee. The appointed officers of the club are all Chairs of standing and ad hoc committees.
The President
Bill Randolph
Bill retired from the military in 2015, after 25 years of service, as an Army Military Police First Sergeant and is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan), of which he was awarded the Bronze Star (BSM). After having moved 12 different times, including living in 9 different states, Bill is happy to have chosen the greater Sacramento area as his home for retirement. Though Bill has retired from the Army, he looks forward to continued service to this country and his fellow veterans at president.demvets@gmail.com.
Bill retired from the military in 2015, after 25 years of service, as an Army Military Police First Sergeant and is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan), of which he was awarded the Bronze Star (BSM). After having moved 12 different times, including living in 9 different states, Bill is happy to have chosen the greater Sacramento area as his home for retirement. Though Bill has retired from the Army, he looks forward to continued service to this country and his fellow veterans at president.demvets@gmail.com.
The 1st Vice President
MATT CECCATO
The 2nd Vice President
CRES VELLUCCI
The past president of DemVets, Cres is a political campaign strategist, and former daily newspaper and wire service reporter and editor. He is a former ACLU of Sacramento Board Member, and is now works with the National Lawyers Guild/Sacramento, defending the rights of social justice demonstrators. Cres was drafted and served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam War where he served an an "information" specialist. Contact Cres at cresvellucci@gmail.com.
The past president of DemVets, Cres is a political campaign strategist, and former daily newspaper and wire service reporter and editor. He is a former ACLU of Sacramento Board Member, and is now works with the National Lawyers Guild/Sacramento, defending the rights of social justice demonstrators. Cres was drafted and served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam War where he served an an "information" specialist. Contact Cres at cresvellucci@gmail.com.
The Treasurer
TERRI LEIMBACH
The longtime Treasurer of DemVets, Terri was elected in November, 2014 as a director of the Cordova Recreation & Park District. Terri, born an “Air Force Brat” in Tripoli, Libya, married a disabled Vietnam Veteran and had three children. Her concern for Veterans issues grew out of the necessity to help advocate for his care over the years. She is a lifelong Democrat and currently works as Superintendent of Administration for Fulton-El Camino Recreation and Park District.
The longtime Treasurer of DemVets, Terri was elected in November, 2014 as a director of the Cordova Recreation & Park District. Terri, born an “Air Force Brat” in Tripoli, Libya, married a disabled Vietnam Veteran and had three children. Her concern for Veterans issues grew out of the necessity to help advocate for his care over the years. She is a lifelong Democrat and currently works as Superintendent of Administration for Fulton-El Camino Recreation and Park District.
The Recorder
DANNY GARZA
Danny Garza is a 6-year veteran of the US Navy and works on many veteran and anti-war issues. He currently works at a law firm specializing in Civil Rights litigation. Danny earned his BA in Legal Studies from Chapman University and is currently working towards his law degree. Outside of school and work, Danny spends time with his dog and is an avid long-distance backpacker, musician, and photographer.
Danny Garza is a 6-year veteran of the US Navy and works on many veteran and anti-war issues. He currently works at a law firm specializing in Civil Rights litigation. Danny earned his BA in Legal Studies from Chapman University and is currently working towards his law degree. Outside of school and work, Danny spends time with his dog and is an avid long-distance backpacker, musician, and photographer.
The Legal Officer
RICKY BARRETO
The Sergeant-at-Arms
JIM HARD
Jim Hard was drafted and served in the US Army from 1966-68. His experience in the military awakened his interest and involvement in politics and issues of social justice. His first political experiences were with the United Farmworkers boycott of grapes and joining the Chicano Moratorium March against the Vietnam War in Los Angeles, where he grew up. He has been active in social justice and union movements since that time.
Jim Hard was drafted and served in the US Army from 1966-68. His experience in the military awakened his interest and involvement in politics and issues of social justice. His first political experiences were with the United Farmworkers boycott of grapes and joining the Chicano Moratorium March against the Vietnam War in Los Angeles, where he grew up. He has been active in social justice and union movements since that time.
The DPSC Alternate Representative/Chair Campaign Services
DEREK MATTHEWS
Derek is a Sacramento native and Marine Corps veteran. He completed two tours in Ramadi, Iraq from 2008-2010 and a third tour in Helmand, Afghanistan in 2011. He moved back to his hometown after college to serve his community.
Derek is a Sacramento native and Marine Corps veteran. He completed two tours in Ramadi, Iraq from 2008-2010 and a third tour in Helmand, Afghanistan in 2011. He moved back to his hometown after college to serve his community.
Chair of the Membership Committee
VACANT
The Membership Committee is the committee required to screen all incoming members for compliance with our member requirements and for the recruitment of new members. Additionally, it falls to the Membership Committee to put forward efforts to retain members up for renewal.
The Membership Committee is the committee required to screen all incoming members for compliance with our member requirements and for the recruitment of new members. Additionally, it falls to the Membership Committee to put forward efforts to retain members up for renewal.
Chair of the Fundraising Committee
VACANT
The Fundraising Committee Chair is tasked with the planning of events for fundraising purposes, and management of the fundraising plan. It will also handle all other tasks as assigned in the Constitution and Bylaws, or by the Executive Committee.
The Fundraising Committee Chair is tasked with the planning of events for fundraising purposes, and management of the fundraising plan. It will also handle all other tasks as assigned in the Constitution and Bylaws, or by the Executive Committee.
