INVETS - Key Persons
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.