SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) announces the appointment of Theresa Gunn as deputy secretary of its Farm and Home Loan Division.

Most recently, Gun served as the principal program budget analyst in finance responsible for the capital outlay programs for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Military Department, California Highway Patrol, Department of Motor Vehicles, High Speed Rail, the Health and Human Services Departments, University of California, California State University and the Community Colleges.

“I am delighted to welcome Theresa to the CalVet family and look forward to working with her on making the CalVet Farm and Home Loan Program the go to place for California’s veterans,” said Peter J. Gravett, CalVet secretary. “Theresa has demonstrated her commitment to veterans buy the work she has accomplished in the past. Among her impressive achievements, she has worked to ensure veterans have access to residences and been instrumental in providing better work areas for active duty members of the Military Department.”

While at the Department of Finance, she was also assigned as Assistant Administrative Secretary to the State Public Works Board.

Gunn was instrumental in acquiring and constructing the Greater Los Angeles and Ventura Counties Project, which includes the Veterans Homes of California in Lancaster, Ventura and West Los Angeles.

She also was instrumental in construction of the Veterans Homes of California in Redding and Fresno; constructing the Northern California Veterans Cemetery and a variety of projects at the Veterans Home of California in Yountville.

In December 2010, the Military Department awarded her its highest civilian honor, the California Commendation Medal, for championing projects that would greatly improve the living and working conditions for the National Guard.

Gunn’s education includes a master of science in administration, bachelor of arts degrees in business administration and psychology and an associate’s degree in developmental disabilities.

The CalVet Farm and Home Loan Program is the best loan program on the market for veterans purchasing homes in California.

Competitive interest rates and low down to no down payment and great home insurance benefits will help veterans qualify for a higher loan amount while keeping the monthly payment affordable.

For more information on the CalVet Farm and Home Loan Program please visit CalVet’s Web site at www.calvet.ca.gov .