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.
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
Joey Calandra
President
Jared Sere
Vice President
Richard Milford
Secretary/Treasurer
AVA
Staff
Andrew Ward
Founder | CEO
Anna Beth Stafford
Program Manager
AVA
ADVISORY BOARD
Diogo Tavares
Northwestern Mutual
Chris DeGuelle
DHS / FEMA LIAISON FOR LOUISIANA
Scott Laragy
U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE
Todd Buckman
RoadRunner
Josh Louviere
DSC Dredge
Justin Back
Acadian Ambulance
Joey Billiot
Signal
Levi Kastner
Kastner Insurance Group
Todd Landry
Real Estate Investor
Aireal Rybacki
Psychological Health Manager
Kevin Breaux
Dynamic Group
Josh Louviere
DSC Dredge
Placing the mission First
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