Russ Chavez

Russ Chavez

Director for Veterans Services

Biography

Russ Chavez, AKA "Smoke," is the director for Veterans Affairs at South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã State University. He served in the U.S. Army for 21 years in various capacities to include senior military instructor at SDSU Army ROTC, drill instructor, senior parachutist (Airborne Operations) and special weapons. He was and always will be an artilleryman at heart, hence the "Smoke" nickname. He's served all over the U.S. and outside the U.S. to include Germany, France and South Korea.

His passion is helping veterans and family members transition from military life to civilian life as seamlessly and successfully as possible. As the director of the Veterans Affairs Office, he and his team strive to provide quality programming, student success counseling and flawless GI Bill certifying.

Education

  • Associate degree in general studies
  • B.S. in management
Mailing Address:
Brown Hall 134
Student Services Support-Box 2801A
University Station
Brookings, SD 57007
Cell Phone Number:
605-695-6515
Office Location:
Brown Hall
Room 134
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