William “Bill” Krieger, President
Bill Krieger is the former Assistant Program Director for the VFW National Home. He recently retired as the Veterans Program Manager at Consumers Energy and host of the popular Me You Us podcast.
He served ten years in the United States Navy achieving the rank of Petty Officer First Class. During his tenure, he was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal, Navy Commendation Medal and earned the Enlisted Surface Warfare Badge. He also served in the Michigan Army National Guard and retired at the rank of Captain after 21 years of combined service. Bill was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal, and Army Achievement Medal as well as the Combat Action Badge. He served as the Commander of the 144th Military Police Company during his combat tour in Iraq.
Bill is currently a life member of the VFW and National Guard Association of the United States. He previously served as the Legislative Chair for the National Guard Association of Michigan, where he is also a life member. He is married with three children and one grandchild. Bill enjoys spending time with his family and traveling. He has a passion for serving our military Veterans.
Matthew “Matt” Heos, Vice President
Matt Heos is an attorney at Abood Law Firm in East Lansing, Michigan where he practices in civil litigation. Matt has been a litigator for over 13 years and was recognized for his work as an attorney in Super Lawyers magazine, earning the Rising Star award for 5 straight years.
Matt is an avid amateur historian who has studied wars throughout the years and recognizes the sacrifice our military veterans have made and the living history that they possess. The intimate actions they took as they made history in the field of battle.
Matt is an alumnus of the Michigan State University Men’s Basketball program where he worked a team videographer from 1997 – 2001. MSU Basketball has long honored the service and sacrifice of our veterans, and Matt carries that tradition forward with his service to the Veterans Archives.
Alexis Krieger, Secretary/Treasurer
Alexis currently works for Greenstone Farm Credit Services as a Payroll and Benefits Specialists. She also has human resources and supervisory experience in the Utility and Medical industries.
Alexis is a life member of the VFW Auxiliary and is devoted to serving our Military Veterans. She is married with 3 bonus children and one grandchild. She enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.