VBG Welcomes New Leadership in Government Affairs and Finance

Las Vegas (Dec. 16, 2025) — Veteran Benefits Guide announced the appointment of Osiris Morel as director of government affairs and David Bergstraesser as senior director of finance.

Bergstraesser will oversee VBG’s budgeting and long-range planning, supporting the company’s overall financial strategy. Before joining VBG, he served as executive vice president and chief financial officer at GenuBank in Las Vegas, where he led the bank’s accounting operations and planning efforts. He brings more than 15 years of experience in banking, accounting and organizational leadership.

Morel will lead VBG’s public policy efforts, strengthening engagement with lawmakers, government agencies and Veteran-focused organizations. She previously served as senior manager of government affairs at Mark Anthony Brands Inc. and held roles with the Qatar Business Council and Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck. Throughout her career, Osiris has played integral roles in bipartisan legislative campaigns, earning her recognition as one of Washington, D.C.’s Top 100 Lobbyists by the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics.

“VBG is entering a new chapter of growth and impact,” said Lauren Smith, co-founder and chief people officer. “With Osiris leading government affairs and David strengthening our financial strategy, we're positioned to advance our mission and deliver even greater value to the Veterans we serve and their families.”

For more information about Veteran Benefits Guide, visit VBG.com.

About Veteran Benefits Guide
VBG helps Veterans navigate the complicated VA disability claims process to attain their earned benefits. Its knowledgeable and highly-trained staff guide Veterans in compiling and filing their claims. By ensuring claims are accurate and filed correctly the first time, Veterans can avoid the need for costly and time-consuming appeals, which also helps reduce the VA case backlog. Since its 2015 founding, VBG has helped more than 55,000 Veterans to file successful new claims or increase their disability ratings. A Military Times Best for Vets: Employers awardee, VBG is headquartered in Las Vegas with an additional office in San Diego. For more information on VBG, visit VBG.com.

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Patrick Holmes, VBG
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