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BG Ron Welch, USA Ret.

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Commissoner CT Department of Veterans Affairs at State of Connecticut
📍 Waterford, Connecticut, United States

Ron Welch is the Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs, appointed in 2023. A retired Brigadier General with over 38 years of Army service, he began as an Airborne Ranger and later held senior roles like Director of the Joint Staff. He holds degrees from Eastern Connecticut State University and the Army War College.

Outside of his official duties, he is deeply committed to serving Connecticuts veteran community, a mission he has consistently pursued. He resides in Southington, Connecticut, with his wife, Lisa, grounding his statewide work in local community.

Unique fact: Before his distinguished command career, Welch completed 37 military schools and began his service in the elite 2nd Ranger Battalion.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Commissoner CT Department of Veterans Affairs
Location
Waterford, Connecticut, United States
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Veterans Advocacy
As Commissioner, he has stated his mission is to work for the "great men and women veterans of Connecticut," making their welfare his primary focus.
Military Transition
His work with Easterseals' Veterans Rally Point focused on military services and economic development, directly aiding veterans' transition to civilian life and employment.
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Career

Work history

5-2023
Commissoner CT Department of Veterans Affairs
State of Connecticut
9-2018 - 5-2023
Vice President, Military Services & Economic Development - VETERANS RALLY POINT
Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut, Inc.
2-2014 - 7-2017
Director of the Joint Staff
Connecticut National Guard
7-2008 - 1-2014
Army Chief of Staff
Connecticut Army National Guard
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Education
2001 - 2007
Master of Science (M.S.)
Eastern Connecticut State University
1988 - 1992
Bachelor's degree
Eastern Connecticut State University
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