Meet The Team That Gets It Done
Sarah Harrison
Chief Executive Officer
Sarah is a communication, business development, and sales professional with an international multicultural background. She served in the U.K. Territorial Army for eight years—equivalent to the Army National Guard. Sarah worked for the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership initiative, Conexus Indiana, for five years.
sarah@invets.org
Title: CEO
Military branch: United Kingdom Territory Army, 212 + 219 Field Hospital
Favorite Military Job: Combat Medic Technician
Years of service: 8
Rank: Corporal
Favorite food: My default meal is good cheese & crackers (make it smelly cheese!)
Favorite band: Eclectic music taste, Motown and Soul are my two favorites.
Favorite vacation: Too many to count. I want to go to Africa Serengeti
My pet’s names are: Alfie and Duncan (Mutt and Cockapoo)
My dream car is a: Not really a car person but I would not walk away from a Porsche 911
In my spare time, you can find me: Hiking with my dogs, kayaking, enjoying time with the young adults that started out as my kids
Favorite drink: Malbec and tea of course
Favorite restaurant in Indiana: Not a massive foodie but Provisions is good.
Favorite road trip destination: Anywhere, love road trips
Favorite Indiana day trip destination: Southern Indiana
Dana Lescoe
Chief of Staff
Dana is the Director of Veteran Ambassadors. A retired Army Forward Observer, Dana found a home here at INvets continuing his service to others. Dana is passionate about assisting veterans with transition and building relationships with his clients.
dana@invets.org
Title: Chief of Staff
Military branch: Army
Favorite Military Job: Fire Support Specialist (FISTER) or Deployed with my soldiers!
Years of service: 23 (21 active 2 reserve)
Rank: SFC (R)
Favorite food: Appetizers and Drinks
Favorite band: Michael Bubble or AC/DC if you want a band.
Favorite vacation: Anywhere with a beach
My pet’s names are: Dunkin, Leddy, Penny and Holly
My dream car is a: Audi A7/5 or 1967 GTO
In my spare time, you can find me: Golfing or working on my backyard oasis with plants, veggies and Dunkin.
Favorite drink: Dunkin Coffee
Favorite restaurant in Indiana: Shigs and Pit or Evil Czech
Favorite road trip destination: Chicago (Wrigley) Or Tampa (born and raised)
Favorite Indiana day trip destination: Michigan City (Lake, beach, food and shopping).
Andrew Messmer
Director Operations
Andrew became the Director of Operations in 2025 after previously serving in multiple roles as a Veteran Engagement Manager. He began his military service in 1999, rejoined in 2005 after a break, and was medically retired from the Army in 2019. Following retirement, Andrew chose Indiana as his permanent home and now resides in the Fort Wayne area, where he actively leads Veteran-focused initiatives and drives meaningful change.
He holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, along with several certifications dedicated to supporting Veterans.
Outside of INvets, Andrew enjoys spending time with his two children and continues his service to Veterans as the Executive Director of Clothes for Joes in Fort Wayne.
Title: Army and Indiana National Guard
Military branch: U.S. Air Force
Favorite military job: Weapons Squad Leader
Years of service: 15
Rank: SSG
Favorite movie: Marvel movies (the Infinity Saga)
Favorite book: Extreme Ownership
Favorite podcast: NA
Best vacation: Carnival Cruise
My pet’s name is: Dog named Dax
In my spare time, you can find me: Spending time with my children and volunteering with a local veteran nonprofit
Favorite restaurant in Indiana: St. Elmo’s
Favorite Indiana day trip destination: riding my motorcycle in the countryside
Nichole Rouached
Director of Advancement
Nichole thrives on working with people, which has led her to a rather eclectic professional experience of being a fundraiser and an educator before she got into workforce development. She has spent last six years providing creative talent solutions for Indiana’s robust orthopedic manufacturing community and is excited to be part of a team that bridges future Hoosiers and their families with meaningful career opportunities.
Kelsay Little
Director of Finance and Administration
Kelsay serves as Director of Finance & Operations. Kelsay brings with her a wealth of experience and knowledge in organizational procedures, finance, and non-profit processes. She is also the co-founder of a non-profit youth track and field organization, called AthLead Indy, where she manages all of the operational and day-to-day responsibilities.
Title: Director of Finance & Operations
Favorite food: Street Tacos
Favorite band: Adele
Favorite vacation: Charleston, South Carolina
My pet’s name is: Flash, a sheepadoodle
My dream car is a: I don’t dream about cars
In my spare time, you can find me: Running a youth non-profit called AthLead Indy, spending time with family, and making home improvements
Favorite drink: Coffee in the morning, Kentucky Mule in the evening
Favorite restaurant in Indiana: Ivanhoes
Favorite road trip destination: St. George Island, Florida
Favorite Indiana day trip destination: Bloomington
Jeremy Kinker
IT Systems Manager
Jeremy has been in the Indiana Army National Guard since February 2014, spending the entirety of his career so far in the reconnaissance community. Jeremy Started off as a 25C1P Radio Operator Maintainer and paratrooper with D Co LRS, and currently serves as an 11BB4 Sniper Team Leader in C Troop 1-152 CAV. In the civilian sector, Jeremy is an Indiana University of Columbus alumni, and has previous experience in both business and IT.
Title: IT Systems Manager
Military branch: Indiana Army National Guard
Favorite Military Job: Sniper Team Leader
Years of service: 11.5y
Rank: Sergeant
Favorite food: Beef Taco Salad
Favorite band: My favorite band is probably I Prevail, but Fit For a King, Wage War, and Bad Omens come close. Cool story, the unclean vocalist Eric from I Prevail visited my house unexpectedly after I had surgery while on his way to Vegas.
Favorite vacation: Honeymoon Cruise with my wife.
My pet’s names are: Oakley and Quinnley (Dogs) and Kolby, Peaches, Milo, and Reese (Cats).
My dream car is a: I do not really have a dream vehicle, but if it was, it would be a 1979 Firebird.
In my spare time, you can find me: Spending time with my wife and daughter.
Favorite drink: Root Beer
Favorite restaurant in Indiana: Camilas in Columbus, Indiana
Favorite road trip destination: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Favorite Indiana day trip destination: Discovering unique restaurants in Indianapolis.
Chaze Patrick
Veteran Engagement Manager
Chaze has a professional blended experience from his time in the Marine Corps to now. Throughout his career, he has served veterans in obtaining their healthcare, employment, and education goals. His experience has shaped his passions in workforce development, project management, and career guidance for those who need it.
chaze@invets.org
Title: Veteran Engagement Manager – Southern Indiana
Military branch: United States Marine Corps
Favorite Military Job: Warehouse Clerk by occupation, but I have dressed up in a Bunny Suit and a Gorilla for family readiness events while enlisted. Was a great time providing joy and fun to military families
Years of service: 4 Years Active| 4 Years Inactive/Reserve
Rank: Corporal (E-4)
Favorite food: Haha! I love all types! Can’t put my finger on one type.
Favorite band: I have a pretty diverse taste in music from Jazz to Rap. All depends on my motivations at the moment.
Favorite vacation: Daytona Beach, Florida
My pet’s names are: Alvin (Cat) and Barkley (Dog)
My dream car is a: Smart Car with Autopilot (Hopefully in my lifetime)
In my spare time, you can find me: When I’m not spending time with my family, usually volunteering within my area as a advisory board member for my local community foundation, being a servant leader through Rotary, and sharpening my communication and leadership skillsets through Toastmasters.
Favorite drink: Coffee in the morning, and Sutter Home White Zinfandel Wine in the evening after the day is done.
Favorite restaurant in Indiana: Juicy Seafood (Evansville, IN). The best crab legs you can eat in Evansville.
Favorite road trip destination: Driving down to Daytona Beach, Florida with the family
Favorite Indiana day trip destination: French Lick, Indiana
Victoria Molnar
Veteran Engagement Manager
Vicki served 20 years in the Air Force, turning wrenches and leading Airmen within aircraft maintenance repair units keeping planes flying and protecting us from above. Known as “Mama Bear” for many of her military years, she prides herself on taking care of those around her. Vicki is extremely happy to be back home in Indiana guiding fellow transitioning service members on unfamiliar paths and advocating for their exciting new adventures and career opportunities!
Title: Veteran Engagement Manager
Military branch: U.S. Air Force
Favorite Military Job: B-1 Bomber Crew Chief #BONE
Years of service: 20
Rank: Master Sergeant (Ret)
Favorite food: Burritos
Favorite band: Old Dominion
Favorite vacation: Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic
My pet’s names are: Lucky (Dog)
My dream car is a: a Brand new Fully loaded Lincoln Navigator
In my spare time, you can find me: Attending my kids’ school or sports events, and/or catching up with my family & friends (hopefully around a pool or a delicious new restaurant).
Favorite drink: Dr. Pepper, Wine, or Vodka Sunrise (Depending on the occasion)
Favorite restaurant in Indiana: Hacienda or Wings Etc. (Hard to choose lol)
Favorite road trip destination: Chicago, IL for some shopping or New Buffalo, MI for the Beach
Favorite Indiana day trip destination: Potato Creek State Park in North Liberty, IN to do some hiking, camping, or relaxing out in nature with family.
Brayden Johnson
Veteran Engagement Manager
Accomplished All Source Intelligence Analyst with over eight years of experience leading a variety of mission sets to accomplish an overall strategic advantage in operations. A father and husband who strives to showcase the importance of responsibility, work ethic, discipline, and happiness every day. Pushing others to achieve new goals, milestones, and accomplishments while striving to do the same with my family and friends!
Brayden Johnson grew up in Central Indiana and went to High School at Wapahani High School in Selma Indiana. He joined the United States Army when he was 19 years old and spent over eight years in Hawaii and Charlottesville VA while serving in multiple units. Brayden Johnson moved back to Central Indiana and chose this career path for INVets because of his sense of accomplishment and wanting to help others.
Title: Veteran Engagement Manager
Military branch: U.S. Army
Favorite Military Job: Foundational GOB Analyst, Central Military District, Russia. Years of service: 8
Rank: SSG
Favorite food: Steak
Favorite band: The Seige
Favorite vacation: Mackinac Island
My pet’s names are: Charles Darwin III
My dream car is a: 1985 Dodge Power Ram
In my spare time, you can find me: With my son, playing outside, golfing, racing, working out Favorite drink: Ice Cold Water
Favorite restaurant in Indiana: Mulligans (tenderloin)
Favorite road trip destination: Anywhere with my family!
Favorite Indiana day trip destination: Haspin Acres
James Messer
Veteran Engagement Manager
James served in the United States Army after as an Infantryman and retired with 21 years of active duty service. After retirement James served as a Credentialed Background Investigator until he found his home with INVETS. James’ passion is to continue working with the veteran community and assisting service members find fulfillment in the next chapter of their lives.
Title: Veteran Engagement Manager Northwest
Military branch: U.S. Army
Favorite Military Job: Company First Sergeant
Years of service: 21
Rank: SGM
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite band: Journey
Favorite vacation: Greece
My pet’s names are: Gunner and Duke
My dream car is a: I do not have one.
In my spare time, you can find me: In the garage or at a sporting event
Favorite drink: Coke
Favorite restaurant in Indiana: The Root Beer Stand
Favorite road trip destination: Florida
Favorite Indiana day trip destination: Michigan City
Rajendra “Tony” Singh
Ambassador
Tony is our INvets Ambassador located in North Carolina. As a retired Marine 1SGT, Tony has always had a passion for taking care of service members. Tony is dedicated to making sure everyone has a solid plan for their transition.
Rajendra “Tony” Singh’s LinkedIn
Title: INvets Ambassador
Military branch: U.S. Marine Corps
Favorite job: Infantryman/Combat Instructor
Years of Service: 22
Rank: First Sergeant
Favorite movie: Rambo First Blood
Favorite book: We Were Soldiers Once, and Young
Favorite album: Thriller by Michael Jackson
Favorite podcast: Dan Bongino
Best vacation: Destin, FL
My pet’s names are: Harley and Panda
Favorite Food: Curry Chicken
In my spare time, you can find me: Spend quality time with my family & building cornhole boards
Favorite drink: Yuengling
Favorite Indiana day trip destination: Lake Michigan
Favorite Restaurant in Indiana: Tippecanoe Place in South Bend
Felimon “Mo” Mogos
Ambassador
Mo is currently living in Central Texas as the INvets Ambassador. He is retired Army and loves spending time with his daughter, along with Fishing and Hunting. He especially loves working at INvets helping Veterans and their families make a life-changing decision and supporting them as they make Indiana their new home.
Title: Felimon Mogos
Military branch: Army
Favorite Military Job: Instructor at NCO Academy
Years of service: 20 years
Rank: Staff Sergeant (SSG)
Favorite food: Beef Bulgogi
Favorite band: Pentatonix
Favorite vacation: Prague, CZ, Athen, Greece
My pet’s names are: Sora (Dog)
My dream car is a: Chevy Colorado
In my spare time, you can find me: At the lake fishing or playing games at home.
Favorite drink: Caramel Macchiato
Favorite road trip destination: Washington State from Texas
Cory Wingfield
Ambassador
Cory’s creative approach to education—think myth-busting quizzes, visual guides, and scenario-based role plays—makes compliance not just understandable, but memorable. His mission? To ensure every client and agent feels informed, supported, and confident in their decisions.
Title: INvets Kentucky Ambassador
Military branch: Army
Favorite Military Job: Senior Combat Engineer
Years of service: 24.5 years
Rank: 1SG / MSG
Favorite food: Cheesesteaks
Favorite band: R&S Project
Favorite vacation: Orange Beach AL
My pet’s names are: Mico, Jinx, and Benjamin
My dream car is a: Oldsmobile 442/ 1970
In my spare time, you can find me: My backyard deck
Favorite drink:Coffee
Favorite road trip destination: Coco Beach Fl.