ABOUT
ACADIANA VETERAN ALLIANCE
A 501C3 NON-PROFIT
Acadiana Veteran Alliance was formed to build new economic development and industry WITH veterans, and fund PTS healthcare treatments FOR veterans.
The Mission of the Acadiana Veteran Alliance (AVA) is to unite veterans, veteran-owned businesses, and all companies for a common purpose; supporting veterans in our Work, Heal, and Give phases of assistance.
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Our
Vision
AVA was built to become an advocate for veterans and transitioning military, and to further their opportunities together. Our vision is to become a lasting and impactful organization that continuously pivots to meet the needs of our veteran community throughout the years.
AVA
Board Officers
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Joey Calandra
President
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Jared Sere
Vice President
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Richard Milford
Secretary/Treasurer
AVA
Staff
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Andrew Ward
Founder | CEO
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Anna Beth Stafford
Community Outreach Director
AVA
ADVISORY BOARD
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Diogo Tavares
Northwestern Mutual
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Chris DeGuelle
DHS / FEMA LIAISON FOR LOUISIANA
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Scott Laragy
U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE
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Todd Buckman
RoadRunner
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Josh Louviere
DSC Dredge
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Justin Back
Acadian Ambulance
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Joey Billiot
Signal
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Richard Milford
Texas Army National Guard (Ret.)
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Todd Landry
Real Estate Investor
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Aireal Rybacki
Psychological Health Manager
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Kevin Breaux
Dynamic Group
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Josh Louviere
DSC Dredge
Placing the mission First
Click to get your AVA gear here! All proceeds go to support and benefit our Acadiana veteran community.
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