Don joined the Veterans of Foreign Wars at Post 1988 in Green Cove Springs, where he worked through the chairs and was appointed to the position of State Inspector in 2008.  Don served as the State Inspector again from 2012 – 2014 and then 2016, and is currently serving in that position.

Don transferred to the Oceanway VFW Post 11406, Jacksonville, FL and served as the Post Quartermaster, Jr. Vice CDR , Sr. Vice CDR, and Post Commander and proceeded to go through the District chairs culminating in his serving as VFW FL District Six Commander in 2009-10. 

Don has served on the National Resolution Committee and the Budget & Finance Committee. 

Don joined the United State Navy in 1978, served in Iran in 1979 and Libya in 1986 as well as other locations around the world. He was born in Kimball, Nebraska and graduated from East Jackson High School in Jackson, Mississippi, and has also lived in Virginia for a period of time.  

Don is a member of the American Legion, Fleet Reserve, Moose Club and the ABATE Organization. He is single and resides Green Cove Springs, Florida.