About Us
Our mission
The West Tennessee Veterans Coalition brings together the community to share information, knowledge, support and resources in order to become a unified voice in advocating for veterans in our community by identifying issues and creating solutions, without the duplication of services
Our Values
- We will value the opinions and contributions of all members with no single member’s voice or effort carrying more weight than others.
- While there is an administrative leader of the Coalition, that leader is held accountable by every member.
- It is our privilege and duty to serve our veterans as they have served us.
- We believe a unified voice will enabled us to create change.
- We will value each other and treat each other with dignity and respect at all times, and remember the Coalition exists to serve veterans and each other.
- We believe that collaboration will result in each member‘s organizations growing stronger.
Our Board Members
Larry Newsomem4n -Chairman / V.I.C. Board Chair
Megan Holt - Co-Chair and VIC Committee Chairman
Megan Holt - Co-Chair and VIC Committee Chairman
US Army Veteran
CW5 Newsom spent 33 years as a helicopter pilot and Aviation Safety Officer, and in his retirement is an active member of the Sons of American Revolution along with Quad A and several other veteran organizations.
Megan Holt - Co-Chair and VIC Committee Chairman
Megan Holt - Co-Chair and VIC Committee Chairman
Megan Holt - Co-Chair and VIC Committee Chairman
Megan has been an active volunteer with miltiary support programs since age 18, she now works full time providing resourcing, crisis intervention, and family support programs for Tennessee National Guard soldiers.
Ed Cookenham - Security / Adjutant
Megan Holt - Co-Chair and VIC Committee Chairman
Ed Cookenham - Security / Adjutant
US Navy, SCPO (E8) Retired
34 total years of service, Ed also serves in the American Legion and VFW.
Marianna Lewis - Treasurer
Megan Holt - Co-Chair and VIC Committee Chairman
Ed Cookenham - Security / Adjutant
Widow of 2 veterans, grandmother to actively serving soldiers, active member of Daughters of the American Revolution Marianna brings 30 years of experience in banking and finance.
Our Support Staff
Mary Ross - Fundraising / Parade
William Cothron - VIC Committee Co-Chairman
William Cothron - VIC Committee Co-Chairman
Spouse of a US Navy veteran, Mary brings years of experience in sales and event planning. She works full time as the Sales Manager at the Doubletree Hotel.
William Cothron - VIC Committee Co-Chairman
William Cothron - VIC Committee Co-Chairman
William Cothron - VIC Committee Co-Chairman
Joshua Poole - I.T. / AV
William Cothron - VIC Committee Co-Chairman
Joshua Poole - I.T. / AV
USMC Veteran
Josh has been actively involved in various organizations since his departure from the U.S. Marine Corps in 2014. He also serves for the Marine Corps League.
Hillary Poole - I.T.
William Cothron - VIC Committee Co-Chairman
Joshua Poole - I.T. / AV
Spouse of a USMC veteran, Hillary brings many years of experience in social media editing and content creating. She also servers for the Marine Corps League.
