Joaquin Castillo
City of Fort Worth Veterans Affairs Officer
Joaquin Castillo is the inaugural Veterans Affairs Officer for the City of Fort Worth. He is a highly decorated Airborne Ranger who served with the United States Army Special Operations Command and enlisted after the tragic events of 9/11. Castillo completed several combat deployments, including missions in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Castillo's career with City of Fort Worth began as a Code Compliance Officer in 2020, and he was recognized as Code Officer of the Year in 2023. He also served as a Community Engagement Liaison. Previously, Castillo served as Deputy Commissioner for Nassau County Veterans Services in New York, representing 75,000 veterans. His leadership was instrumental in championing several crucial programs in Washington, D.C., and state legislation, including securing funding for Veterans' Education (Post 9/11 GI Bill) and the PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program for veterans facing PTSD and mental health challenges.
Castillo has a bachelor's from Texas A&M in International Studies, with minors in business and Spanish, and has a master's from Baruch College in Public Administration.
Castillo is a lifetime member of the VFW and member of the American Legion. He holds the position of Veterans Parade chairperson for the Tarrant County Veterans Council and serves as an Executive Council Member for the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl.