The Official Voice of Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. ®
An organization chartered by the U.S. Congress
May/June 2003
2003 Candidates Statements
Edward (Ed) Chow I enlisted in the Army Reserve in 1956 and was commissioned upon graduation from college in 1962. I served in Germany and then as a Captain in Vietnam 1966-67. I joined VVA in 1984, serving as Washington State Council President 1986-1990 and as the first Chair of the State Council Presidents 1987-89. I served as At-Large National Director from 1991-93 and was elected National Vice President in 2001.
I have extensive management experience. I was Director, Emergency Services for Washington State (including coordination of 10,000 Search & Rescue volunteers) from 1979-1981, and from 1989-1992 was City Administrator, Kent, WA ($65 million budget). I was appointed to Secretary Jesse Brown's management team at Department of Veterans Affairs in 1993, serving as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy/ Senior Advisor until retirement in 2001. I have also successfully run my own businesses and worked in the securities industry, registered with the NY Stock Exchange.
My financial and management experience has enabled me to fulfill the leadership role required of the Vice President. I believe the Vice President should play an important role in building and enhancing relationships between State Councils and National. Durng my current term in office, I
have assisted several States in resolving issues. I want to continue to build a corporate outreach program for VVA. I believe VVA should continue to take an active role with other organizations that deal with issues, such as healthcare, that affect our membership.
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