Meet The Team That Gets It Done
Sarah Harrison, CEO
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
Jerry Young
Jerry retired from the military after a dual-branch career in both the active-duty Air Force and the Indiana National Guard. Jerry has also had a diverse civilian work history that he draws upon to connect veterans and their spouses with employers and resources across the state.
jerry@invets.org
Title: Veteran Resource Specialist
Military branch: U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army
Favorite Military Job: Infantry Platoon Sergeant
Years of service: 20
Rank: Sergeant First Class
Favorite movie: The Big Lebowski
Favorite podcast: The Joe Rogan Experience
Favorite food: Steak, medium rare
Favorite phone app: Google maps; I travel a lot!
Favorite athlete or celebrity: Robert Downey Jr.
The last video game I played was: Angry Birds 2
My pet’s names are: Lanx, Jacob, Nola (dogs)
Weird fact about me: Babies and puppies melt my heart and I love to cuddle them
My dream car is a: The EarthRoamer XV-HD
In my spare time, you can find me: In my shop building custom lamps from reclaimed parts, watching Netflix, riding my Harley, and fishing with my fiancé
Favorite band: Machine Head
Favorite drink: Rip It energy shots
Favorite Indiana day trip destination: Anywhere I can go fishing with my fiancé
Kelsay Little
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
Brian Evans
As Director of Outreach & Partnerships, Brian loves connecting with people and telling a community’s story. Crisscrossing Indiana, he connects with local leaders, businesses, and regional economic development groups to understand their workforce/community needs and showcasing what a partnership with INvets can mean for them.
After leaving the Marine Corps in 2017, Brian held a management position at the White House for two years while finishing a degree in Public Administration with a minor in History. He found his passion in community & workforce development after moving back to Indiana and working for Conexus, getting a crash course in our logistics/manufacturing industries. Brian now focuses on business development for INvets. He is a dedicated husband & father, and proudly serves in the Indiana Army National Guard.
Title: Director of Outreach & Partnerships
Military branch: Marine Corps & Indiana Army National Guard
Favorite Military Job: Infantry Squad Leader
Years of service: 7
Rank: E-5 Sergeant
Favorite food: Cheeseburgers
Favorite band: Jelly Roll, NF, Johnny Cash, Luke Combs
Favorite vacation: Somewhere in the mountains
My pet’s names are: Cooper
My dream car is a: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
In my spare time, you can find me: Enjoying Dad life
Favorite drink: Coffee
Favorite restaurant in Indiana: The Mug, in Greenfield
Favorite road trip destination: Anywhere and everywhere
Favorite Indiana day trip destination: Brown County
Natasha Jefferson
Natasha’s well-rounded experience as an Executive Assistant/Office Manager represents strong analytical skill, daily operations management, event coordination, and savvy customer relations skill – all the while being a friendly team player who prides herself on being that go-to colleague for support and/or project management assistance.
Title: Executive Assistant & Operations Assistant
Favorite food: Mexican and Italian
Favorite band: I honestly can’t name just one.. I love all 90’s R&B!
Favorite vacation: Orlando, Disney World or Kalahari Resorts
My pet’s names are: Goldie
In my spare time, you can find me: Finding and exploring new family adventures with my daughter and family!
Favorite drink: Mountain Dew is my guilty pleasure!
Favorite restaurant in Indiana: Hacienda Mexican Restaurants, South Bend
Favorite road trip destination: Chicago, IL
Favorite Indiana day trip destination: Has to be going back home to South Bend to visit family, friends.. oh and pigging out at all my favorite hometown eateries!
Jesse Pimental
Jesse has lived a couple of lives in a short time (relative to the age of the earth). He worked in the private sector for over 10 years before fulfilling his desire to serve in the United States military. He comes to INvets after his time in the US Air Force as a SERE Specialist. Jesse’s desire to continue to serve is what led him to INvets. The opportunity to work with service members in one of the more difficult decisions they will experience, what to do post-military, provides a tremendous amount of job satisfaction.
jesse@invets.org
Title: Director, Veteran Engagement
Military branch: U.S. Air Force
Favorite military job: SERE Specialist (only job)
Years of service: 6
Rank: E-4
Favorite movie: Man on Fire
Favorite book: The Count of Monte Cristo
Favorite podcast: Online Great Books Podcast
Best vacation: Surfing in Portugal with Fam
My pet’s name is: Bulleit
In my spare time, you can find me: Running, lifting, reading
Favorite restaurant in Indiana: Brockway Pub
Favorite Indiana day trip destination: Turkey Run
Andrew Messmer
Andrew is a former Army Noncommissioned Officer and Infantryman, medically retired after 15 years of service. Post-retirement Andrew earned an MBA from Indiana Tech and has worked in various roles serving the Veteran community.
andrew@invets.org
Title: Veteran Engagement Manager
Military branch: Army, Indiana National Guard
Favorite Military Job: Weapons Squad Leader, Small Arms Instructor
Years of service: 15
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Favorite food: Tomahawk bone-in ribeye steak
Favorite band: Social Distortion
Favorite vacation: Carnival Cruise line
My pet’s names are: Dax (dog)
My dream car is a: Mercedes Benz AMG G 63 SUV
In my spare time, you can find me: having fun with my two boys or working with my non-profit Clothes For Joes
Favorite drink: Whiskey, preferably Scotch or Bourbon
Favorite restaurant in Indiana: St Elmo Steak House
Favorite road trip destination: Scottsville, Ky
Favorite Indiana day trip destination: Pokagon State Park
Victoria Molnar
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.
Dana Lescoe
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: Director, Veteran Ambassadors
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).
Chaze Patrick
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
Brayden Johnson
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
Christopher Smith
Christopher is the Northeast Indiana Engagement Manager. He retired from the Air Force after 20 years of service. He spent his first 4 years in active-duty, and the remaining 16 as an AGR in the Indiana Air National Guard. Upon retirement in 2023, he worked in the Defense Industry for a year before realizing his true passion is being in service to others, especially the veteran community. Christopher is extremely excited to be in a position to help his fellow brothers and sisters in arms make that transition from the military into the civilian sector!
Title: Veteran Engagement Manager – Northeast Indiana
Military branch: U.S. Air Force | Indiana Air National Guard
Favorite Military Job: Readiness Spares Package NCOIC – Air transportable “parts store” for F-15’s.
Years of service: 20
Rank: SMSgt/E-8
Favorite food: My wife’s home cooked steaks with Brussel Sprouts or BLT’s and sweet corn in the summer!
Favorite band: Shinedown
Favorite vacation: My family and I do too many different types to pick just one… Anything from backpack/hammock camping in the Hoosier National Forest and multi-day kayaking trips along the Wabash River to relaxing by the pool in Cancun. We love to unplug, explore, and relax together!
My pet’s names are: Kitty & Little Lady Nubbins
My dream car is a: Rezvani Tank
In my spare time, you can find me: Watching my kids play baseball, softball, and volleyball or spending family time at the lake!
Favorite drink: Good ‘ol H2O and maybe a cold beer from time to time.
Favorite restaurant in Indiana: Hideout 125 in Fort Wayne. It is a prohibition-themed restaurant with amazing food!
Favorite road trip destination: South Dakota – Badlands National Park & Black Hills National Forest
Favorite Indiana day trip destination: Turkey Run State Park or Holiday World
Rajendra “Tony” Singh
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
Jeremy Kinker
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: Customer Success Manager
Military branch: Indiana Army National Guard
Favorite Military Job: Sniper Team Leader
Years of service: 10.5y
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.
Jenn Tato
Jenn is our InVets Ambassador, located in Washington State. She brings a diverse and dynamic skillset rooted in her experiences in healthcare, marketing, business administration, customer service, networking and entrepreneurial work from the private sector. Her passion for connecting people and creating meaningful opportunities aligns perfectly with the mission of InVets- helping transitioning service members and their families find their footing and thrive as they begin their new chapter in Indiana. Together, we can build a brighter future in Indiana- one connection at a time.
Title: INVets Ambassador
Military branch: Army (Spouse), Airforce (Father)
Favorite food: Japanese Cuisine (Yakitori) & Korean Cuisine (BBQ)
Favorite band: Placebo
Favorite vacation: Germany & Japan
My pet’s names are: Luna (Cat), Aura (Dog) and Vex (Cat)
My dream car is a: Rav 4 Hybrid / Lotus Evora
In my spare time, you can find me: Adventuring, Watching Films, Hanging with My Animals, Audiobooks, Painting, Fitness, Gaming and Aerial Silks
Favorite drink: Horchata
Felimon “Mo” Mogos
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
Nichole Rouached
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.
Roy Martin
After more than 20 years serving in the Marine Corps, Roy has become a Hoosier by choice. During that time, he was stationed in North Carolina, Indiana, California, and Virginia, deploying across the world six different times, serving in multiple roles such as Infantry, Artillery, Recruiter, Foreign Security Force Advisor, and ultimately as a Senior Enlisted Leader. Roy enjoys volunteering in his community and mentoring individuals looking to make a difference in their community.
Title: Manager, Outreach & Partnerships
Military branch: USMC
Favorite Military Job: Foreign Security Force Advisor Instructor
Years of service: 20
Rank: 1stSgt
Favorite movie: Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune
Favorite food: Wings
Favorite band: Currently Nolan Taylor
Favorite vacation: Anywhere old growth forests are found and able to be explored
Pets: None
My dream car is a: The one I am being chauffeured in.
Favorite Book: 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson
Favorite Podcast: Huberman lab
In my spare time, you can find me: Spending time with my family or volunteering
Favorite drink: Alkaline water or a good IPA
Favorite restaurant in Indiana: Pizza Junkies
Favorite road trip destination: Going through Appalachia
Favorite Indiana day trip destination: Brown County State Park
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