Executive Biographies

Secretary of Veterans Affairs

Robert A. McDonald

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is responsible for administering benefit programs for veterans, their families, and their survivors. Under the direction of the President, the Secretary exercises authority, direction and control over the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Secretary is a member of the President's Cabinet.

Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs

Sloan D. Gibson

The Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs serves as the chief operating officer. He is responsible for a nationwide system of health care services, benefits programs, and national cemeteries for America's veterans and their dependents.

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Chief of Staff

Jose D. Riojas

The Chief of Staff works closely with the Secretary and Deputy Secretary in managing day-to-day operations of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Senior Leaders

Carolyn M. Clancy

Interim Under Secretary for Health

Laura H. Eskenazi

Executive in Charge and Vice Chairman, Board of Veterans’ Appeals

Gina S. Farrisee

Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and Administration

Richard J. Griffin

Acting Inspector General

Glenn D. Haggstrom

Principal Executive Director, Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction

Kevin T. Hanretta

Assistant Secretary for Operations, Security and Preparedness

Allison A. Hickey

Under Secretary for Benefits

Tammy Kennedy

Acting General Counsel

Christopher E. O’Connor

Acting Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Legislative Affairs

Dr. Linda Spoonster Schwartz

Assistant Secretary for Policy and Planning

Maura Sullivan

Assistant Secretary for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs

Helen Tierney

Assistant Secretary for Management

Ronald E. Walters

Acting Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs

Stephen W. Warren

Executive in Charge for Information and Technology