New Montana VA Director Brings Decades of Experience and Commitment to Serving Veterans

In June 2021, Duane Gill was appointed as the new director for the Montana VA Health Care System. Prior to this appointment, he had been serving as the interim director for the system since June 30. In a statement, Gill expressed his pride in leading such a dedicated healthcare team and emphasized the importance of serving veterans with the utmost care and dedication.

Before taking on the role of interim director, Gill had served as the director of the VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System since June 2020. He had held various leadership positions within the VA system, including associate director and interim director roles in different locations. Gill is a U.S. Navy veteran and a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, with degrees in management and political science.

Gill’s career with the VA began in 2002 as a secretary in the Chaplain’s Office of the Robely Rex Medical Center in Louisville, Kentucky. He brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to serving veterans to his new role as the director of the Montana VA Health Care System. The system serves around 49,000 enrolled veterans across