John M. Garcia
John M. Garcia, Director
John M. Garcia is the Cabinet Secretary of the New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services–a position he’s held since his unanimous confirmation by the New Mexico State Legislature as the department’s first secretary in 2004, when the department was created.
A Vietnam War veteran, Secretary Garcia is the executive producer of Soldiers of Honor, created as part of his department’s New Mexico Military Legacy Project to preserve the state’s rich military tradition. He’s a founding member of the Vietnam Veterans of New Mexico and has served as the National Deputy Director of the Vietnam Veterans Leadership Program. Secretary Garcia has a long record of service in state government, and is a board member of numerous federal, state and local business and service organizations.
Official GIFF Selection: Soldiers of Honor
