Pete is solely dedicated to the VA client, and is guided by a personal dedication to the health and well-being of veterans in every aspect of his work. Pete’s unparalleled insight into the VA’s mission and its challenges comes from having spent 33 years working with the VA, including the management of an $8 billion dollar capital asset portfolio for 12 VA campuses and 68 community-based outpatient clinics. In 2005, Pete earned a federal award from the Department of Energy in recognition of VISN 23’s energy saving and water conservation efforts. He also earned several awards of recognition from the Secretary of the VA, including a 2010 award related to his work in response to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for helping stimulate the economy and creating jobs.