Post Locator PROGRAMS SERVICES FORMS & FILES NEWS & EVENTS JOIN GIVE NOW VOLUNTEER A MISSION TO STRENGTHEN AMERICA THROUGH CONTINUED SERVICE... TO VETERANS $388 million paid to Hoosier vets last year alone through free VA claims processing and advocacy by the Indiana Legion Veterans Services Office. TO FAMILIES $171,000 in emergency grants and funds provided to veterans and their families by the Indiana Legion. $270,000 given in scholarships to Indiana high school students every year by the Indiana Legion. TO COMMUNITIES 11,000 hours of volunteer service provided by Legionnaires to their local communities. American values taught through in-school education programs Out of gallery COMMANDER. (Click portrait to download hi-res photo) Commander Visit Request Mark Gullion was elected The American Legion, Department of Indiana’s state commander by delegates from the 11 districts throughout the state during the 102nd annual Indiana American Legion Convention on July 10, 2021, in Indianapolis. Gullion, a 32-year member of Speedway American Legion Post 500, is a United States Air Force veteran with service during the Vietnam War. He has served in leadership positions at every organizational level of The American Legion including Post Commander, District Commander and Chairman of all four permanent Commissions of the Department of Indiana. At the National level he has been a member of the National Convention Commission since 2013. Governor Eric Holcomb appointed him to serve as a member of the Indiana Veterans’ Affairs Commission in December 2020. Gullion played a pivotal role in the creation of our department’s newest youth program, the Indiana American Legion Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Academy. Commander Gullion has pledged to honor and to preserve the memories and incidents of all wars through his Commander’s Project - expansion of the Indiana 9/11 Memorial in downtown Indianapolis. Commander Gullion’s theme for 2021-2022 is “Aim High for Change.” The American Legion comprises military service veterans who have served honorably during times of conflict in defense of our nation and has been active within Indiana since 1919. The Indiana American Legion has supported veterans from every major conflict since World War I to Iraq and Afghanistan within its membership. DEPARTMENT OFFICERS. Ed Trice National Executive Committee Alex Magyar Northern Vice-Commander Bruce Curry Southern Vice-Commander Laurie Bowman Membership Chair Kevin Urbanczyk 1st District, Post 100 Rob Kelley 3rd District, Post 189 Michael Harrison 5th District, Post 7 Lonnie Boyce 7th District, Post 2 Tina Wallace 9th District, Post 173 Ben Olsen 11th District, Post 3 Kenny Cooper NEC Alternate Robert Burkhart Northern Vice-Commander Niles Gammon Southern Vice-Commander Danny Rice Sergeant-at-Arms Mitch Mullins 2nd District, Post 190 David Miller 4th District, Post 241 Linn Hutchison 6th District, Post 72 Kevin Brinksneader 8th District, Post 213 Dave Roach 10th District, Post 437 DEPARTMENT STAFF. Hugh Dagley Interim Adjutant hdagley@indianalegion.org 317-630-1264 Greg Peete Assistant Adjutant gpeete@indianalegion.org 317-630-1259 Butch Miller Programs Director bmiller@indianalegion.org 317-630-1391 Josh Marshall Communications Director jmarshall@indianalegion.org 317-630-1363 Audrey Copeland Membership Coordinator acopeland@indianalegion.org 317-630-1364 Billy Johnson Business Development bjohnson@indianalegion.org 317-630-1259 Mark Bernhardt Finance Consultant mbernhardt@indianalegion.org 317-630-1362 Debbie Gibbs SAL / Admin Support dgibbs@indianalegion.org 317-630-1300 Thad Thompson Logistics tthompson@indianalegion.org 317-630-1266 Candy Long Receptionist receptionist@indianalegion.org 317-630-1300 John Hickey Rehabilitation Director al.vbaind@va.gov 317-916-3605 Bryce Hullett Rehabilitation Asst. Director bryce.hullett@va.gov 317-916-3605 Patrick Sullivan Department Service Officer patrick.sullivan10@va.gov 317-916-3605 Stuart Holloway Department Service Officer stuart.holloway@va.gov 317-916-3605 Jennifer Tyler Department Service Officer 317-916-3605 Lori Patterson Rehab Sr. Executive Assistant lori.c.patterson@va.gov 317-916-3605 Tegan Lara Rehab Executive Assistant tegan.lara@va.gov 317-916-3605 BE IN THE KNOW! Get the latest Indiana Legion news & updates. SUBSCRIBE Contact Us Careers We're here for you. Whether you have a question about finding your local post, need help with your earned service benefits, or just want a call from a fellow veteran. SUBMIT Location & Hours ADDRESS Department Headquarters 5440 Herbert Lord Road Indianapolis, Indiana 46216 Veterans Contact Office 777 N Meridian St Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46204 PHONE 317-630-1300 317-237-9891 (f) HOURS Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m. View Holiday Schedule 317-916-3605 Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m. Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Youtube © The American Legion Department of Indiana Back to Top For a listing of current staff openings, position summaries and an application form, click here.