Jeffrey Newton

Jeffrey Newton
8th Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs
Incumbent
Assumed office
March 19, 2025
Appointed byKay Ivey
GovernorKay Ivey
Preceded byKent Davis
Personal details
EducationSamford University
Auburn University

Jeffrey L. Newton is an American politician who has served as the commissioner of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) since 2025. He was previously involved with the Alabama National Guard and served with the United States Air Force during his military career.

Education

Newton attended Samford University and Auburn University.

Career

Newton served in the air force for and the Alabama Air National Guard for 41 years. He was appointed as the interim commissioner of the ADVA on October 23, 2024, after Kent Davis was removed from his position by Kay Ivey. After the Alabama Legislature passed a bill that reorganized the ADVA and provided for the governor to appoint future commissioners, Newton was appointed by Ivey to the position. He took office on March 19, 2025, becoming the first commissioner to serve in the state cabinet.

References

  1. ↑ "Jeff Newton". Legistorm. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Jeffrey L. Newton". Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
  3. ↑ Jobin, Alex (October 25, 2024). "Brigadier General Jeffrey Newton appointed interim Alabama VA commissioner". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
  4. ↑ Heim, Grace (March 19, 2025). "Ivey signs law restructuring Alabama veterans affairs, appoints Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Newton as veterans affairs commissioner". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
  5. ↑ Sell, Mary (March 19, 2025). "Ivey signs VA leadership bill, appoints new commissioner". Alabama Daily News. Retrieved April 1, 2026.