Brigadier General Yvonne L. Mays
Brig. Gen. Yvonne L. Mays is the Adjutant General of New Jersey and Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
Brig. Gen. Mays commands the more than 8,400 Soldiers and Airmen of the New Jersey National Guard. She leads, directs, and manages the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs in the execution of federal and state missions. In addition, she manages all state veterans’ programs, commissions, and facilities in New Jersey.
Prior to being selected by Governor Philip Murphy on June 27, 2024, Brig. Gen. Mays served as the Deputy Adjutant General (DAG) for New Jersey.