Conference Agenda
Details Of The Policy Conference
Day 1, Sunday June 15 2025
| Event Name | Time | Location |
|---|
| USA NBOD Meeting By Invite Only – In person & Virtual |
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Arlington |
VAREP members are encouraged to explore on their own, the local eateries Washington D.C. has to offer.
Day 2, Monday June 16 2025
| Event Name | Time | Location |
|---|
| Registration Desk | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Constitution A Foyer |
| Breakfast Buffet | 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM |
Constitution A Foyer |
Enjoy your morning with a hosted breakfast.
| Chapter Pick Up Hill Packet | 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Constitution A Foyer |
Chapters will Pick up their Hill Packets from the NLC Committee Members from the desk outside Constitution Foyer
| Opening Session: 2025 Policy Position Presentation | 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Constitution AB/B Corridor |
Sponsor: TBD
Session Description: Gain valuable insights into VAREP’s policy positions from a Congressional Staffer’s perspective, including key strategies and best practices for effective Hill visits. The second panel features experts from trade associations, agencies, the VA Department of Loan Guaranty, providing critical updates on issues, initiatives, and key statistics concerning veteran and servicemember housing and financial issues.
Welcome & Kickoff: Ernie Gonzales, VAREP Association Director
Color Guard, National Anthem & Pledge: All Hands-on Deck
House Cleaning Items: Ernie Gonzales, VAREP Association Director
Sponsor Remarks: TBD
Panel Moderators: Lynn Jabs & NLC Member
Discussion Panel 1: Congressional Staff Panel
- TBD
- TBD
- TBD
- TBD
Discussion Panel 2: Industry, Trade, & VA Loan Guaranty Panel
- Matt Douglas, Senior Vice President Mortgage Policy, Housing Policy Counsel
- Terry Rouch, Loan Guaranty Service, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Jeremey Green, Policy Representative, Federal Housing, National Association of REALTORS
Audience Q&A – Time Permitting
| Break & Lunch Setup | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Independence West Foyer |
Sponsored by: VAREP
| Working Lunch: Hill Visit Prep & Mortgage-Free Home Donation | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Independence West |
Sponsor: Bank of America
Session Description: Get key insights, guidance, and answers from VAREP National and the National Legislative Committee (NLC) to maximize your next 1.5 days of Hill visits. The session concludes with a special Mortgage-Free Home donation to a deserving veteran family.
Sponsor Remarks: Keith Bickel, SVP – Public Policy Executive, Bank of America
Presenters: Lynn Jabs, NLC Member, & Son Nguyen
Featured: Bank of America Home Donation
| Capitol Hill Visits: Day 1 of 2 | 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Offsite |
Hill Visits taking place off-site. Visit the conference registration desk to pick up any additional information.
| Staff, Partner, & VAREP National Meeting | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Franklin Square |
By Invite Only – In person & Virtual
| Dinner | Night on the Tow | Offsite |
VAREP members are encouraged to explore on their own the local eateries Washington D.C. has to offer.
Day 3, Tuesday June 17 2025
| Event Name | Timings | Location |
|---|
| Breakfast, Packet Pickup for Day 2 of Hill Visits | 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Constitution A Foyer |
| Capitol Hill Visits: Day 2 of 2 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Offsite |
Hill Visits take place off-site between 9AM - 5PM. Visit the conference registration desk to pick up any additional information
| Lunch on the Town | 12:00 PM | Offsite |
VAREP members are encouraged to explore on their own the local eateries Washington D.C. has to offer.
| Staff, Corporate, & Partner Meetings | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Washington Boardroom |
By Invite Only
| Legislative Debrief Reception | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Constitution A Foyer |
Sponsored By: Newrez
Session Description: Enjoy a pre-dinner beverage and share your experiences on Capitol with other VAREP members.
Moderator: Lynn Jabs
We will invite chapters to share their memorable advocating experiences on stage.
| Dinner Gala: Military Women’s Memorial | 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | Independence West |
Sponsored by: TBD
Session Description: Honoring the service of over three million women since the American Revolution, the Military Women’s Memorial is the nation’s only tribute to their legacy. Through exhibits, collections, and programs, their stories are preserved and shared. VAREP Nation will listen, learn, and honor their service and sacrifice.
Moderator: Sandy Heath, VAREP National Board Member
Invocation: Christine Olfus, VAREP National Board Member
Missing Man Table – Patrick Diomede, Chairman of the Board
Sponsorship Remarks: TBD
Keynote Speaker: TBD
VETCares Inc Update:
- Carla Lemon, Executive Director, VETCares, Inc.
22 Push-ups: All Hands on Deck
Coining Presentation: Son Nguyen, Dustin Luce, NBOD, Committee Heads
Closing: God Bless the USA
| Event Name | Time | Location |
|---|
| USA NBOD Meeting By Invite Only – In person & Virtual |
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Arlington |
VAREP members are encouraged to explore on their own, the local eateries Washington D.C. has to offer.
| Event Name | Time | Location |
|---|
| Registration Desk | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Constitution A Foyer |
| Breakfast Buffet | 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM |
Constitution A Foyer |
Enjoy your morning with a hosted breakfast.
| Chapter Pick Up Hill Packet | 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Constitution A Foyer |
Chapters will Pick up their Hill Packets from the NLC Committee Members from the desk outside Constitution Foyer
| Opening Session: 2025 Policy Position Presentation | 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Constitution AB/B Corridor |
Sponsor: TBD
Session Description: Gain valuable insights into VAREP’s policy positions from a Congressional Staffer’s perspective, including key strategies and best practices for effective Hill visits. The second panel feature experts from trade associations, agencies, the VA Department of Loan Guaranty, providing critical updates on issues, initiatives, and key statistics concerning veteran and servicemember housing and financial issues.
Welcome & Kickoff: Ernie Gonzales, VAREP Association Director
Color Guard, National Anthem & Pledge: All Hands-on Deck
House Cleaning Items: Ernie Gonzales, VAREP Association Director
Sponsor Remarks: TBD
Panel Moderators: Lynn Jabs & NLC Member
Panel Moderators: Lynn Jabs & NLC Member
Discussion Panel 1: Congressional Staff Panel
- TBD
- TBD
- TBD
- TBD
Discussion Panel 2: Industry, Trade, & VA Loan Guaranty Panel
- Matt Douglas, Senior Vice President Mortgage Policy, Housing Policy Counsel
- Terry Rouch, Loan Guaranty Service, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Jeremey Green, Policy Representative, Federal Housing, National Association of REALTORS
Audience Q&A – Time Permitting
| Break & Lunch Setup | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Independence West Foyer |
Sponsored by: VAREP
| Working Lunch: Hill Visit Prep & Mortgage-Free Home Donation | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Independence West |
Sponsor: Bank of America
Session Description: Get key insights, guidance, and answers from VAREP National and the National Legislative Committee (NLC) to maximize your next 1.5 days of Hill visits. The session concludes with a special Mortgage-Free Home donation to a deserving veteran family.
Sponsor Remarks: Keith Bickel, SVP – Public Policy Executive, Bank of America
Presenters: Lynn Jabs, NLC Member, & Son Nguyen
Featured: Bank of America Home Donation
| Capitol Hill Visits: Day 1 of 2 | 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Offsite |
Hill Visits taking place off-site. Visit the conference registration desk to pick up any additional information.
| Staff, Partner, & VAREP National Meeting | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Franklin Square |
By Invite Only – In person & Virtual
| Dinner | Night on the Tow | Offsite |
VAREP members are encouraged to explore on their own the local eateries Washington D.C. has to offer.
| Event Name | Timings | Location |
|---|
| Breakfast, Packet Pickup for Day 2 of Hill Visits | 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Constitution A Foyer |
| Capitol Hill Visits: Day 2 of 2 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Offsite |
Hill Visits take place off-site between 9AM - 5PM. Visit the conference registration desk to pick up any additional information
| Lunch on the Town | 12:00 PM | Offsite |
VAREP members are encouraged to explore on their own the local eateries Washington D.C. has to offer.
| Staff, Corporate, & Partner Meetings | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Washington Boardroom |
By Invite Only
| Legislative Debrief Reception | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Constitution A Foyer |
Sponsored By: Newrez
Session Description: Enjoy a pre-dinner beverage and share your experiences on Capitol with other VAREP members.
Moderator: Lynn Jabs
We will invite chapters to share their memorable advocating experiences on stage.
| Dinner Gala: Military Women’s Memorial | 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | Independence West |
Sponsored by: TBD
Session Description: Honoring the service of over three million women since the American Revolution, the Military Women’s Memorial is the nation’s only tribute to their legacy. Through exhibits, collections, and programs, their stories are preserved and shared. VAREP Nation will listen, learn, and honor their service and sacrifice.
Moderator: Sandy Heath, VAREP National Board Member
Invocation: Christine Olfus, VAREP National Board Member
Missing Man Table – Patrick Diomede, Chairman of the Board
Sponsorship Remarks: TBD
Keynote Speaker: TBD
VETCares Inc Update:
- Carla Lemon, Executive Director, VETCares, Inc.
22 Push-ups: All Hands on Deck
Coining Presentation: Son Nguyen, Dustin Luce, NBOD, Committee Heads
Closing: God Bless the USA