Jamie Gianopulos

Jeff Wideman’s path to a 25-year military career began in St. Louis, Missouri, where he was born in April 1972. He grew up in Florissant and later graduated from Oakville High School in 1991. He was the younger of two boys in the household. As a kid, Wideman loved the outdoors. He loved playing football…

On April 8, the Veterans Care Coordination team gathered to celebrate a milestone—15 years of helping Veterans and their families access the care and support they deserve. For many employees, it was a moment to reflect on the thousands of Veterans VCC has assisted over the years and the meaningful role each team member plays…

Rudy Escobar was born in Selma, California, near Fresno, at the Selma Sanitarium—a detail he enjoys sharing because of the reactions he often gets. Growing up in a large family, Rudy is one of six children—four boys and two girls. He is the third child and second son in the family. With a significant age…

Veterans Care Coordination (VCC) is proud to announce its role as the founding member of the newly launched Aid & Attendance Division of the National Association for Veteran Rights (NAVR). The initiative represents an important step toward strengthening ethical advocacy and improving access to earned benefits for Veterans and their families. NAVR’s expansion reflects the…

James Bodenheimer was born on September 8, 1950, in Jefferson City, Tennessee. When he was three years old, his family moved to Knoxville, where he grew up on the outskirts of the city with two older sisters, a younger sister, and a younger brother. He remarked that there was always something happening when he…

Nathan Havice grew up in a small town in the Pacific Northwest called Oakridge, Oregon. He was raised with two brothers and two sisters, with family now living across the Northwest, Vermont, and Nova Scotia, Canada. As a child, Havice stated, “I was always outside,” and spent much of his time fishing, hiking, biking, and…

On Saturday, several VCC team members participated in Wreaths Across America events in our local area, using their Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to support this meaningful mission. Through their participation, employees earned four hours of paid vacation time while honoring and remembering our nation’s Veterans. Despite frigid temperatures, our team members stood alongside volunteers to place…

On November 6, Veterans Care Coordination® had the privilege of honoring Army Reserve Veteran Raena Jones during the annual Keys to Progress® Veteran Vehicle Giveaway event held in St. Louis, Missouri. Each year, Progressive Insurance hosts the Keys to Progress® program, a nationwide initiative that provides reliable transportation to deserving Veterans and their families.…

Born and raised in Alton, Missouri, Ray grew up in humble beginnings during a time when hard work and family were central to daily life. “He was born at home and grew up with oil lamps and wood stoves — no electricity,” Jodi shared. “They farmed, raised hogs and sheep, sold corn, milo, milk, and…

Devin Larzelere grew up in the small, rural town of Lily, Wisconsin, in a close-knit family. He was the middle child, with three older brothers and three younger sisters. As a young boy, he enjoyed playing basketball and football, as well as spending time in the woods. His upbringing was also influenced by military service,…