Military and Veterans Affairs Industry Council

The Military and Veterans Affairs Industry Council provides thought leadership on how Virginia can protect and secure its current military assets while ensuring our veterans can access civilian careers upon the completion of their service.

Virginia is deeply committed to taking care of service members and their families, and providing a high quality of life for them not only while they serve but as they transition to civilian life. Virginia has the fastest-growing veteran population in the nation, where one in 10 Virginians is a veteran. An important part of caring for our veterans includes preparing and connecting them to careers after military service. Our veteran community also represents an invaluable resource for employers that need highly qualified talent to increase profitability and productivity.

Mission:

To create economic opportunity for our military community and grow Virginia’s workforce by ensuring our veterans and their families can access education and training programs and career opportunities with Virginia businesses.

Vision:

To maintain Virginia’s position as the number one state for our military community by fostering collaboration among the business community, military leadership, and government organizations and strengthening our collective efforts to empower veterans and their spouses.

Industry Council Focus Areas:

The Military and Veterans Affairs Industry Council is working to implement the policies and initiatives outlined in Blueprint Virginia 2035 , the Virginia Chamber’s business plan for the Commonwealth. The military and veterans affairs focus areas are listed below and highlight the importance of national security investment, military-community partnerships, defense-driven economic growth, and quality of life for service members, veterans, and their families.

  • Attract and sustain military investment
  • Make Virginia a preferred destination for military talent
  • Empower and strengthen military families
  • Generate career opportunities for military spouses
  • Connect veterans and spouses to a thriving workforce

Co-Chairs

Sultan Camp
Director, Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)

Chris Doss
Senior Director of Operations, US Card, Enterprise Specialty Servicing,
Capital One

Andrew Warren
Senior Advisor, Military/Veterans Affairs & Public Policy, Dominion Energy

Military and Veterans Affairs Industry Council Members

For information on how to participate and engage with the Industry Council, please contact Eleana Legree, Senior Vice President, Development, Investor Relations and Member Engagement, at e.legree@vachamber.com