Janice Hiers
Director at Large – Women’s Programs
Biographical Info
Janice Hiers is a Retired Lt. Col. USAF Nurse Corp. She served Active Duty and Reserves for 20 years with honorable service and decorations. She retired from the Active Reserves in 2000. She hails from Oshkosh, WI and the daughter of a career CWO 4 Army National Guardsman. Janice has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of WI- Oshkosh and a Masters Degree in Human Relations with an emphasis in Counseling from the University of Oklahoma. She has carried certifications in Case Management. Janice retired after 45 years total in the nursing profession in various capacities ( military and civilian) Janice was also an Adjunct Professor for 10 years.
Janice is married to Tony Hiers, US Army Veteran. She has one daughter, son n law (Navy Veteran), two grandsons and a bonus family of a son, daughter, and granddaughter. She is a member of Mount Pisgah UMC, American Legion, Georgia Military Women, Society of Air Force Nurses Military Officers Association of America, VFW, past Rotarian President and Business Womens Club. She is an active member of JCVA, and Director at Large – Women’s Programs. Janice’s efforts have impacted the growth of women membership, supporting women veterans, and leads the JCVA Annual Women Veterans Day Ceremony. Her name is listed on the Women’s Memorial Wall in Washington DC. She is still serving and remains instrumental in supporting women veterans. In retirement she enjoys family time in Roswell, GA, photography, friends, sports, and shopping. She is an avid Braves and Green Bay Packer fan.