Meet The Team That Gets It Done

INvets is made up of a dedicated group of veterans, military spouses, career development experts, and content specialists who understand how important veterans and their spouses are to our Indiana workforce. You can get to know a little bit more about us below.

Sarah Harrison

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

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Title:  VP of Veteran Engagement

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

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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.

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Title:  Director, Veteran Ambassadors

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. 

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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

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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Title: Veteran Engagement Manager – Central Indiana

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.

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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!

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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 North Central Engagement Manager. 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. 

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Title: Veteran Engagement Manager – North Central Indiana

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.

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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.

 

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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!

 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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