Virginia Secretary of Veterans Affairs
| Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs of Virginia | |
|---|---|
since January 17, 2026 | |
| Style | Mr. Secretary |
| Member of | Virginia Governor's Cabinet |
| Nominator | The governor |
| Appointer | The governor with advice and consent from the Senate and House |
| Term length | 4 years |
| Inaugural holder | Terrie Suit (as Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security) |
| Formation | 2010 |
| Website | vada.virginia.gov |
The secretary of veterans and defense affairs is a member of the Virginia Governor's Cabinet. It was created by Governor Bob McDonnell in 2010 to succeed the position of Assistant to the Governor for Commonwealth Preparedness. It was referred to as the "secretary of veterans affairs and homeland security" until 2014, when most homeland security responsibilities were transferred to the secretary of public safety and homeland security. The office is currently held by retired Major General Timothy P. Williams, who succeeded Craig Crenshaw in 2026.