A veteran representative is here to help
Connect with a PTVC team member to receive additional assistance.
Connect with a PTVC representative
At the Pat Tillman Veterans Center, we understand the challenges that veteran, military and dependent student populations may face, and we’re here to help you succeed. If you have questions about your benefits, campus locations, veteran resources or anything related to your veteran status, you can reach us us at PTVCadvocate@asu.edu — we’ll get you the answers you need.
PTVC team
PTVC Leadership
Shawn Banzhaf
Executive Director
Pat Tillman Veterans Center
Chris Rauschenbach
Director of Innovation & Compliance
Michelle Loposky
Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships
PTVC Events and Communications
Ellice Richman
Events and Communications Coordinator
Student Advocacy Team
PTVC also has a team focused on helping students be successful inside and outside of the classroom. Regardless if you’re looking for tutoring, or even need help with withdrawal due to military activation, and everything in between… Please contact us with ANY questions not directly related to certifying your VA paperwork via email at ptvcadvocate@asu.edu.
Johnny Sanchez
Assistant Director, Student Success and Advocacy
Derek Wilson
Student Success Advocate
School Certifying Officials
ASU has a team of School Certifying Officials (SCOs) that process your required forms, and report your enrollment certification(s) to the VA each semester. This includes reporting academic programs, number of credit hours, tuition charges, allowable fees, graduations, and any other applicable changes to your enrollment. Our SCO Team is here to answer your questions related to your VA benefit certifications: Call 480-965-7723 or email ptvc@asu.edu.
Leticia Vidana
Director of Student Business Support
Herminio Meneses
Assistant Director of Student Business Support
Tempe campus
Joanie Sturgeon
School Certifying Official
– Tempe campus
Sheena Hayes
School Certifying Official
– Tempe campus
Madison Mayes
School Certifying Official
– Tempe campus
Downtown Phoenix campus
Corey Williams
School Certifying Official
– Downtown campus
David Banda
School Certifying Official
– Downtown campus
Online/SkySong campus
Trudy Benninger
Senior School Certifying Specialist
Polytechnic campus
Emma Newcomer
Senior School Certifying Official
– Polytechnic campus
Jennifer Adam
Senior School Certifying Official
– Polytechnic campus
West campus
Ken Salmon
Senior School Certifying Specialist
VetSuccess Counselor at ASU
Andre Thomas
VA VetSuccess on Campus counselor
Email: andre.thomas3@va.gov
Phone: 602-627-2845 ext 4087
ASU Online military students
ASU Online student veterans who need assistance with online registration or advising issues, please contact Metin Nazli at 480-884-1537 or militaryonline@asu.edu.
Metin Nazli
Academic Success Analysist
Pat Tillman Veterans Center staff and locations
PTVC is here to assist you. If you need support, please check out our Success Resources page to learn more about how we can help. You're also very welcome to call / visit any of our campus locations listed below. Or please contact us via email at ptvc@asu.edu if you have questions.
Downtown Phoenix campus
University Center Building, room 130
602-496-0152
480-522-3058 (Fax)
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tempe campus
Memorial Union, Lower Level, room 75
480-965-7723
480-522-3058 (Fax)
Sun Devil Stadium, Suite 500 (in the East Sideline building)
Hours of operation
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Polytechnic campus
Administration Building, suite 110
480-727-2773
480-522-3058 (Fax)
Hours of operation
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
West campus
University Center Building, room 101
602-543-8220
480-522-3058 (Fax)
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
ASU at Lake Havasu
Military Student Support
480-965-7723
480-522-3058 (Fax)
ASU Online
Military Student Support
militaryonline@asu.edu
480-522-3058 (Fax)