BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
The Preble County Veterans Service Commission is a five member board appointed under the provisions of Title 5901 of the Ohio Revised Code. Each member is appointed by the Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Preble County for a term of five years. Each is appointed to represent a specific Veteran’s organization in our county. Current commissioners represent The AMVETS, DAV, VVA, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Even though their appointment is from a specific organization, they represent all Preble County Veterans, and are responsible to ensure that Veterans and their eligible family members receive all benefits – federal, state and local – to which they may be entitled.

Robert (Bob) Beneke – President
AMVETS

Bob served in the US Army from 1960 to 1972. He has served on the board as Preble County Veterans Services Commissioner since 2008.

Jim Favorite – Vice President
American Legion

Jim served in the US Air Force from 1961 to 1965. He has served on the board as Preble County Veterans Services Commissioner since 2015.

Victor Garcia – Member
VFW

Victor served in the US Air Force from 1961 to 1965. He has served on the board as Preble County Veterans Services Commissioner since 2015.

Ron Garnett – Secretary
DAV

Ron served in the USMC from 1968 to 1969. He has served on the board as Preble County Veterans Services Commissioner since 2018.

Rick Cummings – Member
VVA
Rick served in the USMC from 1972-1975. He has been married to the love of his life for 45 years and they have one daughter. He is a devoted member of the VVA, DAV & Military Order of the Purple Heart and enjoys helping our local Veterans and their families. He has been on the Preble County Veterans Services board since 2024.