Staff Directory

Ann Panteleakos –  National Secretary-Treasurer

Ann is responsible for supervising the daily operation of the organization at the National Headquarters in Kansas City. This includes administering financial affairs, clarifying Auxiliary policy, planning events/trainings and supervising staff. She also serves as a liaison for the National Officers.

George Martin – Director of Accounting

George is responsible for the oversight of accounting, auditing, human resources, information technology, membership dues processing, payroll, risk management and taxes for the organization.

Cortina Barnes – Director of Administrative Services

Cortina is responsible for handling special orders for cancellations, suspensions and consolidations. She also handles documentation for Disciplinary Actions, among other things.

Amanda Cook – Director of Programs & Communications, Editor-in-Chief

Amanda oversees Programs & Communications and is Editor-in-Chief of VFW Auxiliary Magazine.

Alisa Jones – Travel & Events Coordinator

Alisa assists callers and visitors, updates member information, processes installation reports, delegate reports, event registrations and travel expenses.

Wendy Akers – Programs Awards Administrator

Wendy handles award processing and maintains records for all National Programs and Scholarships.

Kris Baker – Staff Writer & Programs Specialist

Kris works with the National Ambassadors to communicate National Program goals and initiatives to Department Chairmen and the general membership. He is also a contributing writer for VFW Auxiliary Magazine and work on video projects.

Heidi Blake – Communications Specialist

Heidi provides support on Programs and Communications processes and projects, designs digital, multimedia and printed materials for National and prepares National Officer and Ambassador biographies.

Nicole Panteleakos – Staff Writer & Social Media Content Creator

Nicole writes the biweekly National E-Newsletter, posts to, manages and monitors social media, assists with speechwriting and is a staff writer for VFW Auxiliary Magazine.

Brandy Johnson – Administrative Assistant

Brandy processes mail and assists callers to the organization. She also processes donations and coordinates the Cancer Grant program.

Alex Nelson – Accounting Clerk

Alex is responsible for processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposits, membership, bonds and Delegates. Also assists with callers and visitors.

Open Position – Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

The person in this role supports Programs & Communications and Accounting with various administrative actions that support the organization. This person is also the initial point of contact for the Auxiliary info. email. Click here for the job announcement.