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About Our Department

The Johnston County Veterans Service Office assists eligible Veterans, their dependents and/or surviving spouses, children of deceased Veterans, members of the Reserves or National Guard, and active-duty service members in applying for benefits and services from the Department of Veterans Affairs and the North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs.

We want to honor your service and sacrifice to our country by working with you in whatever way we can to help you obtain the benefits for which you are eligible. Our full-time staff are experienced in dealing with the VA and helping Veterans through the process of obtaining benefits to which they are entitled.

Our Dedicated Staff

Robert Boyette

Veteran Service Officer

A retired military service member with 30 years of service. He is an accredited representative with the National Association of County Veteran Service Officers, American Legion, North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Disabled American Veterans.

Julie Nix

Veteran Service Officer

A retired Air Force veteran with 24 years of military service. She is an accredited representative with the National Association of County Veteran Service Officers, American Legion, North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Disabled American Veterans.

Brent Boucha

Veteran Service Officer

A Marine veteran with 11 years of active military service. He is an accredited representative with the National Association of County Veteran Service Officers, American Legion, North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Disabled American Veterans.

Lydia Evans

Administrative Assistant

A Johnston County Native and East Carolina University Graduate. She is passionate about assisting our office and the veteran community in Johnston County.

Department Contact Details

📬 Mailing Address: PO Box 1144
Smithfield, NC 27577
✉️ Secure Department Email: Veterans@johnstonnc.gov
📞 Telephone Line: (919) 989-5067
📠 Dedicated Fax Line: (919) 934-0607