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2930 American Legion Dr. P.O. Box 388 Portage, WI 53901	Ph: (608) 745-1090 Fax: (608) 745-0179 wilegion.org

	Adjutant Gear joined the team in June of 2020. His experiences through his military career and education including recruiting, leadership, Business Management and Communications will serve him well as the Department Adjutant.
Nathan Gear Department Adjutant adjutant@wilegion.org

	James worked as a Veterans Service Representative at the D.S.O. for 2 years before becoming the Department Service Officer for the past 11 years. "Your Service Office is proud, knowing that veterans, war widows(ers) and orphans will receive their due benefits and possibly one day a college education because we were able to help."
James Fialkowski Department Service Officer james.fialkowski@va.gov	Meet the Service Office Team

	The Mission of Camp American Legion: Helping to Heal Those who served, continue to serve and their families through Wisconsin's north woods experience. Don and his family joined the Team is 2016.
Don Grundy Camp Operations & Facilities Manager campalwi@gmail.com

	Chris has been processing membership for Legion Wisconsin for 18 years. She processes both the Legion and SAL Membership; tracking how all are progressing toward reaching membership goals. She is a lifelong resident of Portage. "I am very much honored to work for this organization."
Chris Schmidt Membership Coordinator chris@wilegion.org

	Angie has been planning the major events and serving as the Executive Secretary to the Department Adjutant for more than 10 years. "Thank you for your service and for allowing me to work on behalf of Wisconsin's Veterans, their families and their communities."
Angie Chappell Admin. Manager/Major Events Planner angela@wilegion.org

	Carol has been greeting visitors to HDQ for 8 years. As the Administrative Assistant she assists the entire team in completing tasks. "Working at The American Legion has been very rewarding for me and I consider it an honor to assist in whatever way that I can."
Carol Swanson Administrative Assistant info@wilegion.org

	Sheri has been with the HDQ team for 3 years. She is the coordinator for Badger Boys State, Wisconsin American Legion Law Enforcement Career Academy, Shooting Sports and Oratorical. "I am very excited to work with the programs of The American Legion."
Sheri Hicks Programs Coordinator sheri@wilegion.org

	Jen is the baseball coordinator, editor of the Badger Legionnaire and assisting with social media and Legislative work. She has been a member of the HDQ team for 1 year. Her background in graphic design and photography is a great asset to the Department. "Thank you for the warm welcome."
Jen Swenson Programs Coordinator jen@wilegion.org

	Scott joined the Legion Team in November 2020. He has spent the last decade working in the accounting, auditing, and financial fields. He strives to make companies sound and efficient in the accounting and financial aspect of their business. Scott graduated from Edgewood College with BS in Business with emphasis in Accounting.
Scott Bleifuss Finance Director finance@wilegion.org