State Department of Veteran's Affairs has new deputy director

Staff report • Published January 17, 2013 Modified January 17, 2013

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The State Department of Veterans Affairs has announced the appointment of Gary Condra as Deputy Director, replacing Lourdes E. Alvarado-Ramos, the agency’s newly appointed director. Condra, a 20 year veteran of the United States Army Medical Service Corps, joined WDVA in June 1998, as Associate Superintendent of the Washington Soldiers Home, Orting, Washington. Prior to this newest appointment, Condra served as the WDVA Chief Financial Officer, responsible for accounting, budget, capital projects, compliance, emergency management and risk management. “In his role as Chief Financial Officer Gary Condra has served as the voice of reason in some of our toughest times, earning respect for him and the agency from those in the financial and legislative arenas,” said Alvarado-Ramos. “As my choice for deputy director, our agency is indeed lucky to have the right person for the job already among us.” Condra holds a Masters degree in Health Care Administration from Baylor University and a Bachelors degree from the University of Tennessee. He is a life member of the Military Officers Association of America and a member of the American Legion. ###

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