Vancouver VFW Post 7824
Past Post Commanders
Honoring the Veterans who accepted the responsibility of leadership and helped guide VFW Post 7824 in service to Veterans, members, families, and the Vancouver community.
A Legacy of Leadership
The office of Post Commander carries responsibility for leading the Post, supporting members, representing the organization, presiding over meetings, and advancing the mission of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
VFW Post 7824 recognizes the commanders who contributed their time, judgment, experience, and leadership to strengthen the Post and continue its tradition of service.
This is a developing local-history resource, not a complete official service record. Published spellings and details are retained until better documentation is reviewed.
Leadership Archive
Commander Roster
The roster below reflects currently published Post records. Names, terms, military branches, photographs, and honors will be corrected or expanded as reliable supporting records become available.
2020–2026
Greg Gilbertson
Military service: U.S. Navy
Post-year recognition: All-American and All-State honors; 2026 Community Service Post
Bill Tatum
Military service: U.S. Army
Post-year recognition: All-American and All-State honors
Bill Tatum
Military service: U.S. Army
Post-year recognition: All-American and All-State honors
Bill Tatum
Military service: U.S. Army
Jim McEnry
Military service: U.S. Navy
Jim McEnry
Military service: U.S. Navy
Post-year recognition: All-American and All-State honors
2009–2020
Jim McEnry
Military service: U.S. Navy
Terry Clark
Branch to be confirmedJim Vanderheiden
Military service: U.S. Navy
Post-year recognition: All-State honors, 2014–2017
Dale Rex
Military service: U.S. Navy / U.S. Air Force
Post-year recognition: All-State honors, 2011–2014
Jim Becker
Military service: U.S. Army / U.S. Navy
Bill Weslige
Term and branch to be confirmed2009 and Earlier
Bob Garrett
Branch to be confirmedDave Cook
Post-year recognition: All-American and All-State honors
Charles Cleery
Post-year recognition: All-American and All-State honors
Brian Brown
Post-year recognition: All-American and All-State honors
Glenn Ficher
Military service: U.S. Marine Corps
Preserving Post History
Maintaining an accurate roster helps preserve the history and traditions of VFW Post 7824 for future generations.
- Commander’s full name
- Years or dates of service
- Military branch
- Photograph, when available
- Post awards or notable accomplishments
Help Complete the Archive
Members and families with confirmed names, dates, photographs, meeting minutes, newsletters, officer reports, award records, or other historical material are encouraged to contact the Post.
Identify the source, approximate date, and person who can answer follow-up questions. Submitted information will be reviewed before publication.
Submit Historical Information Use the Post contact formContribute to the Archive
Submit Historical Information
Share information about a past Post Commander or help correct an existing entry.
Enter the commander’s name, term of office, military service, awards, historical details, and the source of the information. Submissions are reviewed before publication.
How to submit: Select Submit by Email to open a message to web@vfw7824.org. Review the message, attach any appropriate photographs or supporting documents, and select Send in your email application.
This form does not send automatically. Fields marked "required” must be completed.
Archive Review Standard
Historical information is reviewed before it is added to or used to correct the commander roster.
- Compare submitted information with available Post records and other reliable documentation.
- Retain existing published information when a proposed correction cannot yet be supported.
- Mark uncertain terms, spellings, service branches, or other details for additional review.
- Publish photographs and personal information only when appropriate for the historical archive.
Corrections are welcome. Please identify the specific entry and provide the source that supports the requested change.
Honoring Those Who Led the Post
This archive recognizes the Veterans who served as Post Commander and helps preserve VFW Post 7824 history for future members and the Vancouver community.
