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: N/A
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. Then hear from VAREP National about our policies as VAREP Nation takes the hill.
Welcome & Kickoff: Ernie Gonzales, VAREP Association Director
Color Guard, National Anthem & Pledge: All Hands-on Deck
Panel Moderators: Lynn Jabs & NLC Member
Discussion Panel 1: Congressional Staff Panel
- TBD
- TBD
- TBD
- TBD
VAREP 2025 National Policy Position Panel
- Son Nguyen, Founder & President, VAREP
- Eric Gardner, NLC Member, VAREP
- Matthew Pfeiffer, NLC Member, VAREP
- Glenn Perez, NLC Member, VAREP
| Break & Lunch Setup | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Independence West Foyer |
| Working Lunch: Trade Association Panel & Mortgage-Free Home Donation | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Independence West |
Sponsor: Bank of America
Session Description: A panel featuring experts from trade associations providing critical updates on issues, initiatives, and key statistics concerning veteran housing and financial initiatives. The session concludes with a special Mortgage-Free Home donation to a deserving veteran family.
Sponsor Remarks: Rafael Ramirez, SVP Campaign Finance Program Manager – Global Public Policy, Bank of America
Moderator: Lynn Jabs, NLC Chair, VAREP
Featured: Bank of America Home Donation
Trade Association Discussion Panel
- Matt Douglas, Senior Vice President Mortgage Policy, Housing Policy Counsel
- Caitlin Vannoy, Director, Legal Advocacy, National Association of REALTORS (NAR)
- MBA Executive
- NAMB Executive
| 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
Sponsor Remarks: Michelle Crumley, Director of VA Education and Policy, Newrez.
| Dinner Gala: Military Women’s Memorial | 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | Independence West |
Sponsored by: VAREP
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.
Welcome, Missing Man, & Invocation: Ernie Gonzales, Association Director, VAREP
Keynote Introduction: Sandy Heath, National Board Member, VAREP
Keynote Speaker: Marilla J. Cushman, LTC, USA Ret., Senior Advisor to the President, Military Women's Memorial
22 Push-ups: All Hands-on Deck
Coining Presentation: Lynn Jabs, Sandy Heath, Robert Hipwell, Gary Johnson
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: N/A
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. Then hear from VAREP National about our policies as VAREP Nation takes the hill.
Welcome & Kickoff: Ernie Gonzales, VAREP Association Director
Color Guard, National Anthem & Pledge: All Hands-on Deck
Panel Moderators: Lynn Jabs & NLC Member
Discussion Panel 1: Congressional Staff Panel
- TBD
- TBD
- TBD
- TBD
VAREP 2025 National Policy Position Panel
- Son Nguyen, Founder & President, VAREP
- Eric Gardner, NLC Member, VAREP
- Matthew Pfeiffer, NLC Member, VAREP
- Glenn Perez, NLC Member, VAREP
| Break & Lunch Setup | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Independence West Foyer |
| Working Lunch: Trade Association Panel & Mortgage-Free Home Donation | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Independence West |
Sponsor: Bank of America
Session Description: A panel featuring experts from trade associations providing critical updates on issues, initiatives, and key statistics concerning veteran housing and financial initiatives. The session concludes with a special Mortgage-Free Home donation to a deserving veteran family.
Sponsor Remarks: Rafael Ramirez, SVP Campaign Finance Program Manager – Global Public Policy, Bank of America
Moderator: Lynn Jabs, NLC Chair, VAREP
Featured: Bank of America Home Donation
Trade Association Discussion Panel
- Matt Douglas, Senior Vice President Mortgage Policy, Housing Policy Counsel
- Caitlin Vannoy, Director, Legal Advocacy, National Association of REALTORS (NAR)
- MBA Executive
- NAMB Executive
| 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
Sponsor Remarks: Michelle Crumley, Director of VA Education and Policy, Newrez.
| Dinner Gala: Military Women’s Memorial | 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | Independence West |
Sponsored by: VAREP
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.
Welcome, Missing Man, & Invocation: Ernie Gonzales, Association Director, VAREP
Keynote Introduction: Sandy Heath, National Board Member, VAREP
Keynote Speaker: Marilla J. Cushman, LTC, USA Ret., Senior Advisor to the President, Military Women's Memorial
22 Push-ups: All Hands-on Deck
Coining Presentation: Lynn Jabs, Sandy Heath, Robert Hipwell, Gary Johnson
Closing: God Bless the USA