The Leadership Team
The Santa Barbara County Veterans Collaborative leadership team is a group of committed members of the local veteran and non-veteran community. They provide strategic direction and support aligned activities.
Marcee Davis
President
As a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, Marcee is passionate about advocating for...
Lt. Col. Alvin A. Salge
Secretary
Lt. Col. Alvin A. Salge is a retired USAF F-4 Fighter Electronic Warfare Officer. He served in Vietnam with...
Joe Fletcher
Director
Joe Fletcher was born and raised in Santa Barbara and is a third generation Santa Barbarian. After graduating from...
Soledad Kennedy
Director
Soledad Kennedy retired as a United States Marine Corps First Sergeant/E-8 in December 2016. She joined the Marine Corps and was on...
Michael St. Denis
Vice President
Michael is a graduate of UCLA (Bachelor of Arts: Double Major: Political Science & History); Loyola Law School (Juris Doctor); and...
Victor Virgen
Treasurer
Victor Virgen was born and raised in the Santa Ynez Valley and after graduating high school went on to...
Ben Johnson
Director
Ben served in the Army, Airborne Infantry, 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg. He served...