Advisory Board
What does the Advisory Board do?
The Advisory Board on Veterans’ Services advises the Director on veterans’ issues, legislative proposals and program operations. The Board is made up of eight voting members representing all of the state’s counties. Members of the Advisory Board, with the consent of the Senate, are appointed by the Governor and hold four-year terms of office. At least five of the board’s seven members must be veterans.
When does the Advisory Board meet?
The Board meets on the first Friday of each month at 9:00 am to discuss matters related to the state’s 120,000 veterans. Meetings are held through Microsoft Teams Meeting and are open to the public.
OVS Advisory Board meeting agenda can be viewed on the state’s public event calendar. Scroll/select the month to see that month’s agenda.
Please contact your nearest OVS office or email [email protected] for more information if you would like to get involved.
Advisory Board Members
The Governor’s office on Boards and Commissions is accepting recommendations. Make a recommendation online or call (808) 433-0420.
Blair Suzuki, Oahu Board Member (Chair)
Blair Suzuki is a U.S. Navy veteran. He spent 7 years as a Surface Warfare Officer and served multiple deployments in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Blair currently works as a business and community leader on O’ahu and is a champion for Veteran issues, especially those affecting Post-9/11 veterans and under-represented members of the veteran community.
Mary Kay Hertog, Kauai Board Member
Retired Maj. Gen. Mary Kay Hertog is an Air Force veteran with almost 34 years of service and six command tours. She is currently a member of the Kauai Police Commission and Commander of the Kauai Veterans Council.
Roxanne Bruhn, Oahu Board Member
Retired Senior Master Sgt. Roxanne Bruhn is a 31-year distinguished Veteran of the Air Force. Representing four generations in uniform, her grandfather, father, and daughter served during WWII, Vietnam and the Gulf War respectively.