Mr. Kilmer has held many vital roles in Veterans Health Administration and most recently served more than two years as the director for Western Colorado VA Health Care System.

With his commitment to serving Veterans, Mr. Kilmer has nearly 20 years of VA experience, including various roles in leadership, organizational improvement and multi-facility operations. He has also served VA as care management and social work chief consultant, Central Texas Health Care System interim director, Amarillo VA Health Care System interim director; and VA Desert Pacific Health Care System patient-centered care and care management program director.

Mr. Kilmer earned his bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary arts and sciences from University of Washington, Tacoma, and master's in social work from University of Washington, Seattle. He's also a 15-year Veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard.