Commander
Leads meetings, carries out Post decisions, and ensures VFW rules, financial safeguards and reporting requirements are followed.
Derrick Mann
POST LEADERSHIP
2026–2027 Elected Leadership
The officers elected to serve Post 12239, and the responsibilities behind each role.
Elected Leadership
Senior Vice Commander
Assists the Commander, helps maintain order and presides when the Commander is absent.
Terrance Lackey
Junior Vice Commander
Assists the Commander and presides when both the Commander and Senior Vice Commander are absent.
Jim Adams
Quartermaster
Safeguards Post funds, pays authorized expenses, maintains financial records and reports, and processes membership dues.
Mike Tlacil
First Year Trustee
Shares responsibility for reviewing finances, quarterly audits and reporting on all Post accounts and activities.
David Petty
Second Year Trustee
Shares responsibility for reviewing finances, quarterly audits and reporting on all Post accounts and activities.
Tressa Lackey
Third Year Trustee
Shares responsibility for reviewing finances, quarterly audits and reporting on all Post accounts and activities.
Linda Petty
These seven confirmed officers match the elected offices required by current National Bylaws. Any additional elected offices under Post 12239’s own bylaws remain to be confirmed.
Appointed Positions & Responsibilities
These descriptions explain Post roles; they do not confirm that every position is currently filled at Post 12239. The Commander appoints the Adjutant and Chaplain. A Benefits Advisor may also be appointed.
Adjutant
Keeps meeting minutes, official correspondence, membership records and required reports.
Ron Coulter
Chaplain
Offers spiritual support, comforts members and families, and leads prayers and remembrance ceremonies.
Vacant
Benefits Advisor
Connects veterans and families with local services and refers federal benefits questions to the Department Service Officer. Formerly called Post Service Officer.
Vacant
Community Service Chair
Coordinates local service projects and records the Post’s community service work.
Vacant
Youth & Scholarship Chair
Helps schools and students participate in programs such as Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen.
Vacant
Buddy Poppy Chair
Organizes Buddy Poppy distribution to support veterans and their families through the Post relief fund.
Vacant
Offices governed by Post bylaws
Judge Advocate, Surgeon, Officer of the Day and Guard may be elected or appointed when required by Post bylaws. Their selection method at Post 12239 has not been confirmed; they are not listed here as confirmed appointments.
- Judge Advocate
Advises the Commander on VFW rules and procedure. The Commander makes rulings, subject to appeal.
Selection depends on Post bylaws- Surgeon
Performs duties assigned under VFW rules and lawful orders. The national Post duty clause does not specify a separate clinical or medical-care portfolio.
Selection depends on Post bylaws- Officer of the Day
Checks meeting attendance eligibility and guides ceremonial and initiation activities under the VFW Ritual.
Selection depends on Post bylaws- Guard
Attends the meeting entrance and admits members as directed under the VFW Ritual.
Selection depends on Post bylaws
Official guidance & verification
- 2026 VFW National Bylaws, Manual of Procedure & Ritual — §§ 216–218
- VFW officer responsibilities & limits of authority
- VFW Chaplain’s Handbook
- Georgia VFW — Benefits Advisor title change
- VFW Community Service Chairperson’s Guide
- VFW Buddy Poppy program
- Georgia VFW — Voice of Democracy program
Checked September 9, 2026 against the 2026 National Podium Edition (effective September 11, 2025), national officer guidance and Georgia VFW guidance. Under current § 216, Post Chaplain is appointed. Post 12239’s local bylaws have not been verified for offices whose selection method varies.
VETERANS. FAMILIES. COMMUNITY.