The VAC
VAC Team Members
The Military Veterans Assistance Act (330 ILCS 45) mandates the hiring of dedicated professionals to assist our County’s Veterans and their dependents. Foremost, is the VAC Superintendent who is elected and hired by the VAC Board of Directors to administer the VAC. Most visible are the VAC’s Veteran Service Officers, experts on VA Benefits and advocating for our Veterans. Others help with the day-to-day operations of the VAC which includes both paid (clerks, work-studies, and interns) as well as Volunteers (VA Certified drivers who transport area Veterans to medical appointments).
Dane K. Shaffer
Superintendent
Along with managing the overall operations of the VAC, Dane is an accredited Veteran Service Officer and a native to the Sangamon County area. Dane is a US Army OIF Veteran married to his high school sweetheart with whom he shares two children.
Jeffrey VanZuiden
Assistant Superintendent
In addition to assisting with VAC operations, Jeff is an accredited Veteran Service Officer, VA Appeals Specialist, and Webmaster.
Dwayne Fox
Senior Veteran Service Officer
Dwayne is the Senior VSO of the Sangamon County VAC, a US Army retiree, father, and husband.