Born: Olean, New York, December 25, 1960
Education:
MDiv, Notre Dame Seminary Graduate School of Theology (1996)
BA in Social Work, Northwestern State University (1985)
BA, Northwestern State University (1983)
Certifications:
Ordained to Ministry, Catholic Church (1996); Certificate, Catholic Ethics, National Center for Catholic Ethics (The National Catholic Bioethics Center)
Career:
Staff Chaplain, Department of Veteran Affairs, Alexandria, LA (2000-Present)
Associate Pastor, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Tioga, LA (1997-2000)
Associate Pastor, St. Rita Parish, Alexandria, LA (1996-1997)
Medical Clerk, Alexandria VA Health Care System, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (1986-1991)
Social Worker, Woodview Regional Hospital, Pineville, LA (1986)
Career Related:
Clinical Chaplain, Alexandria VA Health Care System, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (1998-Present); Committee Member, Continuing Formation of Clergy (1996-Present); Appointed Chaplain, VISN 16 (chapter area) (2019); Chaplain, CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, Alexandria, LA (1997-2001); Chaplain, Central Louisiana State Hospital, Louisiana State Department of Health (1997-2000); Secretary, Diocese of Alexandria, Louisiana (1996-1997)
Civic:
Member, Community Advisory Board, Louisiana Purchase Council, Boy Scouts of America (2003-Present); Member, National Catholic Committee on Scouting (1997-Present); Member, Board of Directors, Council of Central Louisiana, Girl Scouts of the United States of America (2001-2002); Vice President, Louisiana Purchase Council, Boy Scouts of America
Awards:
Recipient, Bronze Pelican, National Catholic Committee on Scouting (2003); Recipient, Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award, Boy Scouts of America (2002); James E. West Fellow (2002); Recipient, Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award; Honoree, Marquis Who’s Who Top Professional; Recipient, Marquis Who’s Who Humanitarian Award
Memberships:
Member, Board of Directors, Louisiana Chaplains Association, Inc. (1999-2002); Member, America Association of Christian Counselors; Member, National Conference of Veterans Affairs Catholic Chaplains; Chairman of the Board, NAVAC; Member, National Association of Catholic Chaplains
Family:
Son of David Arden Brandow and Jacqueline Delores (Johns) Brandow
Hobbies:
Yoga
Biography Sources:
Who’s Who in America – 2019, 72nd Edition (pub. 2019)
Who’s Who in America – 2018, 71st Edition (pub. 2018)
Who’s Who in America – 2012, 66th Edition (pub. 2011)
Who’s Who in America – 2011, 65th Edition (pub. 2010)
Who’s Who in America – 2010, 64th Edition (pub. 2009)
Who’s Who in America – 2009, 63rd Edition (pub. 2008)
Who’s Who in America – 2008, 62nd Edition (pub. 2007)
Who’s Who in America – 2007, 61st Edition (pub. 2006)
Who’s Who in America – 2006, 60th Edition (pub. 2005)
Who’s Who in America – 2005, 59th Edition (pub. 2004)
Who’s Who in America – 2004, 58th Edition (pub. 2003)
Who’s Who in America – 2003, 57th Edition (pub. 2002)
Who’s Who in America – 2002, 56th Edition (pub. 2001)
Who’s Who in the World – 2010, 27th Edition (pub. 2009)
Who’s Who in the World – 2009, 26th Edition (pub. 2008)
Who’s Who in the World – 2008, 25th Edition (pub. 2007)
Who’s Who in the World – 2007, 24th Edition (pub. 2006)
Who’s Who in the World – 2006, 23rd Edition (pub. 2005)
Who’s Who in the World – 2005, 22nd Edition (pub. 2004)
Who’s Who in the World – 2004, 21st Edition (pub. 2003)
Who’s Who in the World – 2003, 20th Edition (pub. 2002)