Timothy (Tim) Von Bon, was elected to be the 99th Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Department of Utah, at the VFW State Convention on June 14, 2026. 

Tim served in the United States Air Force from February 1982 to September 1996 at locations worldwide, including Hill AFB, UT; Kunsan AB, Republic of Korea (ROK); Nellis AFB, NV; and Torrejon AB, Spain. Tim earned his eligibility to join the VFW through his service in the ROK where he earned the Korea Defense Service Medal. He was recruited into the VFW in September 2009 and became a Gold Legacy Life Member in 2025. 

At Post level, Tim has served as Jr. and Sr. Vice Commander, and Adjutant. At District level, he has served as Jr. and Sr. Vice Commander, Commander (All-State District Commander), Chief of Staff, Adjutant, Quartermaster (All-American District Quartermaster), and Inspector. 

At Department level, Tim has served as Chief of Staff under Commander Mark Luddington, State Inspector under Commanders Doug Larson and Dave Johnson, POW/MIA Program Chair, State Convention By-Laws Committee, Webmaster/Social Media Chair, and Time & Place Chair. 

Tim has received National Appointments to the POW/MIA Committee, Deputy Inspector General, and Deputy Chief of Staff. 

Tim maintains his Gold Legacy Life membership at Max De St. Jeor Post, VFW Post 8376 in Provo/Orem, UT. He’s married to VFW Auxiliary Life Member Jill Von Bon. They have three children (all Auxiliary members), and two dogs. 

2026-2027 Dept of Utah Commander

2025-2026 Dept of Utah Sr Vice Commander

2024-2025 Dept of Utah Jr Vice Commander

2023-2024 Dept of Utah Judge Advocate

2022-2023 Dept of Utah Surgeon