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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.

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.

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.

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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Ryan is a twenty-year law enforcement veteran of several police agencies, currently serving as the police chief for the City of Chaska, MN.  As a second-generation police officer, he grew up alongside police culture and developed a strong sense of appreciation and respect for first responders. As a police chief, Ryan views his role as being predominantly a servant leader, whereby he emphasizes the need to prioritize staff development and overall wellness.

Jason is a 28-year law enforcement veteran who retired as a sergeant with the Minneapolis Police Department, where he built a reputation for leadership, dedication, and service to his community. Following his retirement from policing, he transitioned into the mortgage industry and now works as a mortgage broker with Equity Source Mortgage, helping clients navigate the home financing process with the same integrity and commitment that defined his public service career. Outside of work, Jason is passionate about the outdoors and can often be found hunting or fishing, and he is a knowledgeable firearms aficionado who values responsible ownership and lifelong learning in the shooting sports.

Greg Freeman serves on the Board of Directors for Heroes Helping Heroes, bringing more than three decades of law-enforcement experience, leadership, investigative work, and peer support to the organization.

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Greg retired after a 31-year career with the Minneapolis Police Department, where he served in a variety of assignments throughout his career. His experience included working as a patrol officer and patrol sergeant, conducting shooting investigations, and investigating weapons-related crimes that were prosecuted at both the state and federal levels. He later served as a homicide sergeant, working some of the department’s most serious and challenging investigations.

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In addition to his investigative and supervisory responsibilities, Greg served on the Minneapolis Police Department’s Peer Support Team from 2012 until his retirement. That role gave him the opportunity to support fellow officers dealing with the personal and professional effects of critical incidents, cumulative stress, trauma, and the many challenges that can accompany a career in public safety.

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Through both his professional career and his peer-support work, Greg gained a firsthand understanding of the toll that serving others can take on first responders and their families. He also saw the importance of having trusted people available who understand the profession, recognize when someone may be struggling, and are willing to reach out and offer support.

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His involvement with Heroes Helping Heroes is a continuation of that commitment. Greg believes that the men and women who spend their careers helping others should have somewhere to turn when they need help themselves. He is proud to support the organization’s work in building connections, providing outreach and resources, encouraging conversations about mental health, and helping prevent suicide within the first-responder community.

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Since retiring from law enforcement, Greg has remained active in his community and is also the owner of Freeman Eclectic, a Minnesota-based woodworking and laser-engraving business specializing in handcrafted games, gifts, and custom projects.

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For Greg, serving on the Heroes Helping Heroes Board is another opportunity to continue a lifetime of service by helping ensure that first responders know they are supported, valued, and never alone when they are facing difficult times.

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