Gov. Gibbons Appoints Harvey As New Chief Of Nevada Veterans Services
CARSON CITY – Gov. Jim Gibbons today announced the appointment of Charles Harvey as executive director of the Nevada Office of Veterans Services. Harvey currently serves as Nevada’s American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) director.
“Charles Harvey has served both Nevada and our country admirably – from his service in the U.S. Air Force to his dedication ensuring accountability and transparency in the efficient distribution of stimulus dollars in Nevada,â€� Gibbons said.
Harvey began his state service in September 2009. He had served in the Air Force from 1985 through 1990 as a manager of aircrew logistics and data analysis and was nominated for airman of the year. Prior to joining state government, Harvey spent 13 years in Clark County government, working his way up to assistant director in the Clark County Recorder’s office.
Charles Harvey
Harvey will replace current Executive Director Tim Tetz, who has accepted a position as national legislative director for the American Legion in Washington, DC.
“Tim Tetz will be serving not only Nevada veterans, but all veterans honorably by focusing his advocacy efforts at the federal level,� Gibbons said. “Nevada’s loss will surely serve our country’s veterans well.�
Tetz was appointed by then Gov. Kenny Guinn in 2006 and reappointed by Gibbons in 2007. Tetz is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and has been actively involved in Nevada’s veterans community for many years, including serving as Department of Nevada Commander of the American Legion in 2003.
The transition between directors will occur during late July. Harvey will not leave the ARRA office until the July ARRA quarterly reporting period has been completed.
The Nevada Office of Veterans Services was established to provide assistance and services to Nevada’s 339,000 veterans, their family members, and residents of Nevada serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. The agency administers two state Veterans Memorial Cemeteries, the Nevada State Veterans Home and a statewide Veterans Service Officer program.
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