Background
Vogel, Raymond John was born on August 9, 1940 in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States. Son of Richard Edward and Eleanor Rose (Byrne) Vogel.
Vogel, Raymond John was born on August 9, 1940 in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States. Son of Richard Edward and Eleanor Rose (Byrne) Vogel.
Bachelor in Political Science, Wheeling Jesuit College, 1962; Master of Science in Governmental Administration, George Washington University, 1975.
Management intern, United States Steel Corporation (now United States. Steel Tower), Pittsburgh, 1965-1967;
agent, Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, Pittsburgh, 1967-1968;
adjudicator Veterans Benefit Office, Department Veterans Affairs, Washington, 1968-1973;
consultant, VA Center Office, Washington, 1973-1975;
adjudication officer, VA Regional Office, Portland, Oregon, 1975-1977;
director, VA Regional Office, Portland, Oregon, 1979-1983;
adjudication officer, VA Regional Office, Washington, 1977-1979;
director, VA Regional Office and Insurance Center, Philadelphia, 1983-1985;
chief benefits director, VA Center Office, Washington, 1985-1990;
director, Bay Pines, Florida VA Medical Center, 1990-1993;
deputy under secretary, Bay Pines, Florida VA Medical Center, 1993-1994;
under secretary for benefits, Bay Pines, Florida VA Medical Center, since 1994. Chairman Federal Executive Board, Portland, 1982-1983, member board, Philadelphia, 1983-1985.
Board directors Ded. Quality Institute, Washington, since 1988.
With United States Army, 1963-1965. Member DAV, American Legion, American Veterans of World World War II, Korea, Vietnam, American College Healthcare Executives, Non-commissioned Officers Association, Senior Executives Association, Federal Executive Association (president 1990-1992).
Married Georgia Ann Faris, June 19, 1965. Children: Raymond John Junior, Matthew Edward, Anne Marie.