Meet the Team
A New Era for Veterans Service
Convenience, reduced wait times and added resources are among the top things Weld County veterans and their families can expect with the Weld County Veterans Service Office move to 315 N. 11th Ave. in Greeley on Nov. 27, 2023. “This move is really about streamlining our services to continue serving veterans in the best manner possible,” said Mike Freeman, Weld County Commissioner Chair. “We’re excited, and we hope veterans are too!”
Tim Marquart is a lifelong resident of Weld County. Tim graduated from Weld Central Jr/Sr High School in 1990, immediately after which he entered the United States Marine Corps. Tim served as a machine gunner in Operations Desert Shield and Storm, and later during Operation Restore Hope in Somalia. After adapting to civilian life, Tim attended and graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a degree in History. Tim has spent the last 12 years as a Disabled Veterans Outreach Specialist for the State of Colorado. In his spare time, Tim loves spending time with his wife, Vickie, and their two kids Grace and Nate. He also enjoys playing the guitar, reading and is a lifelong fan of the Nuggets and the Broncos.
Tom Gonzales is a Weld County Veterans Service Officer who assists veterans and their dependents in applying for service-connected disability, non-service-connected pension, burial & survival benefits, educational benefits, and health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs. He most recently served his community as a Weld County Adult Protective Services caseworker but now looks forward to assisting the Veterans of this community. He is a 23-year, retired, United States Air Force veteran and has served at numerous deployed locations around the world. He is a native Coloradoan, grew up in Brighton and chose to return to Colorado after his service. He holds an associate degree in social services and a bachelor’s degree in workforce education and development through Southern Illinois University. He enjoys spending time with his wife Jennifer, and his three children; Dana, Maxwell and Emily when he can as they are all grown and on their own, and his two dogs, Hazel and Brooks. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf, traveling, exercising, supporting Colorado’s professional sports teams and listening to live music.
Gwen Jenkins came to Weld County after 13 years at Jefferson County public schools. What she thought was going to be a job quickly turned to a passion after seeing how life changing the results can be for the veterans they serve. She says many are so grateful to finally get the benefits they worked for and deserve. Her husband is a veteran and they both come from a long line of veterans; they're proud to call each and every one of them family. Gwen looks forward to supporting the veterans of Colorado for many years to come.