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Chris is a retired Minneapolis Police Sergeant. He spent 14+ years with Minneapolis. 11 of those years were in North Minneapolis as a patrol Officer. He also spent time in the Weapons Unit as an investigator, was on the FBI Safe Street Unit and served on SWAT. Chris medically retired in 2021

Jen Yackley is a partner at Meuser, Yackley & Rowland, P.A., the state's leading law firm for first responders dealing with in the line of duty injuries. Jen has been advocating for first responders in the legal field for 15 years and is honored to serve on the board of H3

Mike was in the fishing tackle business for 20 years with his business Outkast Tackle, Inc.  Since selling his business in 2022 Mike has focused on helping support others trying to start businesses as well as supporting H3 with his business background.

Annalee is a LEO widow, mother, high school counselor and most importantly, absolutely loves Jesus. Annalee and Bryan had their son Desmond in October of 2020, before Bryan’s sudden death in July of 2021. While being married to Bryan  (MPD#608) Annalee experienced first hand how PTSD can impact the lives of first responders and their loved ones. Annalee has always been passionate, now especially since Bryan’s death, about the lives, respect, equality and voice of our first responders. Annalee is honored to be a part of such a mission that is dedicated to serving and protecting them in return.

Hollie has been a Paramedic with Hennepin County Medical Center since 2008. She has been in EMS since 2002. She worked in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina for 2 years at Acadian Ambulance. Hollie was a volunteer with Hennepin County Water Patrol for 3 years. While in New Orleans she spent some time working with organ donation and helping families through the process. She has experience teaching BLS, ALS and CPR.

Greg Peterson is a retired Richfield Police officer who served the city from 1997-2016. After being injured in the line of duty, Greg Created Wild Oaks Ranch Vineyard & Winery and Tin Blue Vine in 2017.

Cody Foss is considered a veteran in the law enforcement community with over 20 years of public service.  Cody worked for the City of Robbinsdale for over 16 years serving as a Patrol Officer, Patrol Sergeant, Investigator, School Resource Officer (SRO), Field Training Officer (FTO), Backgrounder, and Taser Instructor.  Cody medically retired in 2021.

Cody’s love for community, family, and boating shines bright as a H3 Director and Boat Captain

Justina comes to us with over 20 years of Law Enforcement Experience and has served on another national board helping first responders and military deal with PTSD.

Greta is a licensed Qualified Rehabilitation Consultant (QRC) since 2011, helping individuals who sustain a workplace injury navigate the Minnesota workers compensation system. She works for a private QRC Firm in the Twin Cities, O’Hara and Hunter Consulting. Greta is passionate about service and giving back to the community.

Sarah Betzold is a Regional Director at BASF – US Ag.

After serving on the board for several agricultural industry organizations, she found it an honor to be invited to serve on the board of Heroes Helping Heroes MN.

Sarah farms with her husband, KC; they have 2 children and live in Dundas, MN.

Brandon Brugger is a law enforcement professional with over 28 years of service, 26 of those years were with the Minneapolis Police Department. He has experience in crisis negotiation, human trafficking, and domestic violence investigations. A dedicated mentor to future first responders, he continues to serve his community as a Hennepin County Sheriff’s Deputy and Police Explorer advisor.

“Rescue” Rob Morris is a Firefighter/EMT/Inspector, 10 years Paid on Call/Volunteer with Apple Valley Fire Department and over 5 years with Eagan Fire Department.  Also, over 8 years with Dakota County Special Operations Team and MN TF-1 Technical Rescue Teams.  After injuries and illnesses a few years ago, Rob gives back to First Responders with Peer Support and Volunteering.  Spending time with adult kids, Traveling, Road Trips and “the Cabin” with friends keeps me busy during downtime.  Seeing my granddaughter keeps me smiling!

I have 15 years of accounting experience and have worked in the non-profit sector for the last 4 years. I also volunteer as the treasurer at my church and was previously on the board of directors for other non-profits for the past 7 years.  

I come from a big military family in addition to my husband serving in the Army. It is a pleasure to volunteer for an organizations whose efforts focus on reducing suicide from Ptsd. I currently live in the Mankato area with my husband and two dogs.  

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