Troy Payne Appointed as Veterans Services Officer

Troy Payne has been appointed as the new Veterans Services Officer for Shasta County!

A Shasta County native, Troy has deep roots in the community, having been raised in Redding and Anderson. After graduating from Anderson High School in 1988, he joined the U.S. Army, where he served as a Military Police Officer with postings in Texas, Germany, and Georgia. He was honorably discharged in 1995 and returned home to pursue studies in Administration of Justice at Shasta College.

Troy joined the Shasta County Veterans Services Office (VSO) in 2015, quickly rising through the ranks. Most recently, he served as Senior Veterans Service Representative (VSR III), training new representatives and leading outreach efforts in remote areas of the county. His leadership and dedication to the veteran community make him an excellent fit for this new role.

We are confident that Troy’s experience and commitment will continue to make a positive impact on veterans throughout Shasta County.