Meet The Team That Gets It Done
Blaine Zimmerman
Blaine, a former infantry noncommissioned officer, spent time in the Army’s 10th Mountain Division before moving to Indiana, earning an MBA from Butler University and becoming a commissioned officer in the Indiana National Guard. Blaine’s experience gives him a great perspective as he leads as our President and CEO .
blaine@invets.org
Name: Blaine Zimmerman
Title: President & CEO
Military branch: U.S. Army
Favorite military job: Company Radio Telephone Operator (RTO)
Years of service: 14
Rank: 1st Lieutenant
Favorite movie: Empire Records
Favorite book: The Breaks of the Game by David Halberstram
Favorite podcast: The Presiquential Podcast
Best vacation: Sanibel Island with my family
My pet’s name is: Dirk (10-year-old dog)
In my spare time, you can find me: Running, probably
Favorite restaurant in Indiana: Alibi’s
Favorite Indiana day trip destination: Hinkle Fieldhouse
Sarah Harrison
Sarah is a communication, business development, and sales professional with an international multicultural background. She served in the U.K. Terratorial 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: 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
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 Engagement Manager
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
Jeremy Higgins
Jeremy retired from the Indiana National Guard as a noncommissioned officer. He has held multiple leadership roles with civilian employers on their HR teams. Jeremy has been on both the applying and hiring side of the military transition process, and he uses that experience to connect veterans and spouses.
jeremy@invets.org
Title: Veteran Engagement Manager
Military branch: U.S. Army
Favorite military job: Infantryman
Years of service: 24
Rank: Seargeant First Class
Favorite movie: Goodfellas
Favorite book: Lone Survivor
Favorite podcast: Craig Groeshel
Favorite food: Lasagna
Best vacation: Alaska
My pet’s name is: Sarge
In my spare time, you can find me: Working on project houses
Favorite album: The Dance—Garth Brooks
Favorite Drink: Yuengling
Favorite restaurant in Indiana: Salvatori’s, Fort Wayne IN
Favorite Indiana day trip destination: Lake Michigan
Brian Evans
Brian manages company relationships after spending time in the Marine Corps and working for the White House as a civilian. He provides resources and guidance for employers looking to hire and retain veterans. Brian earned his Bachelor’s of Science at Liberty University in Government-Public Administration with a Minor in History.
brian@invets.org
Name: Brian M Evans
Title: Outreach & Partnerships Manager
Military branch: U.S. Marine Corps
Favorite military job: Dover Dignified Transfer NCOIC
Years of service: 4.5
Rank: Sergeant
Favorite movie: Tombstone
Favorite book: Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin
Favorite podcast: The Joe Rogan Experience
Favorite food: Bacon and Eggs
Favorite athlete or celebrity: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
My pet’s name is: Cooper, a mixed terrier
My dream car is a: 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS
In my spare time, you can find me: Reading, writing, watching Netflix, and spending time with my wife and son.
Favorite drink: Coffee
Favorite restaurant in Indiana: St. Elmo Steak House
Favorite Indiana day trip destination: Nashville, Indiana
Miranda Onorio
After eight years in the Army, Miranda earned her BFA at Indiana University. She served ten years in the federal government, including a tour in D.C at VA Headquarters. Miranda uses her creative leadership to help facilitate our mission and vision as our content strategist.
miranda@invets.org
Title: Social Digital Content Manager
Military branch: U.S. Army
Favorite military job: AGR HR Retention NCOIC
Years of service: 8
Rank: Sergeant
Favorite album: Lateralus-TOOL
My pet’s names are: Sasha (adopted female pup)
My dream car is a: 1951 Ford F1 or 1962 Chevy Truck
In my spare time, you can find me: Home landscaping, gardening, or farting around in the garage with my husband and pup.
Favorite drink: Woodchuck, Granny Smith
Favorite restaurant in Indiana: BBQ & Bourbon, Speedway
Favorite Indiana live band venue: Bluebird, Bloomington, IN
Best vacation: Taos, New Mexico
Favorite road trip: New Mexico’s Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway
Favorite Indiana day trip destination: Kayaking at Sugar Valley Canoe in Turkey Run State Park
Next best Indiana day trip destination: Motorcycle trip down to Story Inn/Nashville, Indiana
Sheli Noumi
Sheli is our INvets Ambassador located in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Sheli personally understands the unique employment barriers you face and how to navigate your transition to civilian life.
Title: INvets Ambassador
Military branch: Spouse U.S. Marine Corps
Favorite job: Working at the Exchange
Favorite Support Role as a Spouse: Being a USMC Key Volunteer
Favorite artist: Garth Brooks
Favorite album: Red-Taylor Swift
Favorite road trip destination: Garden Of The Gods, Colorado Springs, CO
Best vacation: Triple Creek Ranch, Darby, Montana
My pet’s names are: I have no living pets, but I love animals and am a former veterinary technician.
My dream car is a: Horse
In my spare time, you can find me: Trying to find dogs to pet, obsessing over the latest developments in true crime and playing Animal Crossing on my Switch
Favorite drink: Starbucks Chestnut Praline Latte (just let me have it all year!)
Favorite Indiana day trip destination: I love touring all the monuments in Indianapolis
Next Indiana day trip destination: Indiana Dunes National Park
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