Veterans Services Promotes Jessica Bull to New Deputy Veterans Service Officer Role

JUNEAU — Dodge County Veterans Services is proud to announce the promotion of Jessica Bull to deputy veterans service officer, recognizing her extensive experience, proven results and deep personal commitment to serving veterans and their families.

Bull is a familiar and trusted presence, previously serving as veterans benefits specialist for Dodge County. Over the past two years, Bull has completed more than 325 federal VA claims and 250 state veterans benefits applications, securing more than $1.5 million in direct benefits for Dodge County veterans.

She is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, having served eight years in supply, including assignments in Okinawa, Japan; Parris Island, South Carolina; and Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. She is a third-generation Marine, with a family legacy of service that includes her grandfather’s service during the Korean War era and service by her parents and two uncles during the Gulf War.

Her desire to continue serving the veteran community after leaving the Marine Corps led her to Dodge County Veterans Services, where she has become an invaluable advocate for local veterans and their families.

“Jessica’s background as a Marine gives her a deep understanding of the veteran experience,” said Katlynn Rhyner, Dodge County Veterans Service Officer. “She understands military culture, the transition to civilian life and the challenges veterans face when accessing benefits. Her expertise, compassion and results made her the natural choice to step into this new leadership role.”

The deputy veterans service officer position is new to Dodge County and was approved by the Dodge County Board of Supervisors in Oct. 2025. Dodge County is home to nearly 6,000 veterans, and counties with similar veteran populations typically employ three to four staff members in their veterans services offices, while Dodge County has historically operated with two.

In response to increasing service demands and growing caseloads, the county board approved the creation of the deputy veterans service officer position on Oct. 21, 2025, strengthening the department’s ability to serve local veterans.

“We’re grateful to the County Board for recognizing the growing needs of Dodge County’s veteran community and supporting the creation of this position,” Rhyner said. “This decision allows us to better meet veterans where they are, reduce wait times and ensure they receive the benefits and assistance they’ve earned.”

Rhyner added that the creation of the deputy position reflects the evolving needs of Dodge County’s veteran community.

“The volume of veterans we serve and the complexity of their needs continue to grow,” Rhyner said. “This position strengthens our ability to meet those demands, improve response times and ensure veterans receive the benefits they have earned through their service.”

The addition of this role allows the department to increase appointment availability by approximately 35 additional appointments per month, or more than 400 appointments annually, while also reducing wait times for returned calls and in-person services. Based on past claims activity, the expanded staffing level also positions the department to potentially increase the total benefits delivered to Dodge County veterans by hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.

For more information about Dodge County Veterans Services or available benefits, visit co.dodge.wi.gov/vets or contact the Veterans Services Office directly at 920-386-3799.