Our Team

Our Shields & Stripes team possesses over 150 years of collective military and first- responder experience, serving as a testament to our deep-rooted commitment to excellence.

Executive Leadership

Steven Nisbet

President and
Co-Founder

Jennifer Byrne, Vice President, Co-founder of Shields & Stripes

Dr. Jennifer Byrne

Vice President and
Co-Founder

Rory Berke

Chairman of the Board

Geoff Tokajer

Board
Vice Chair

Cody Cerny

Board
Secretary

Care Team

Dr. Heidi Anderson

Mental Health
Consultant

Dr. Kelli Cabrera

Occupational
Therapist

Marla Harvey

Occupational
Therapist

Dr. Leanne McMillen

Physical
Therapist

Mary-Catherine LaBossiere

Registered
Dietitian

Operational Staff

Katie Balash

Event
Coordinator

Celia Cox

Financial
Director

Rachel Dahle

Donor Relations
Manager

Rylee McMillin

Human Resource
Director

Josh Longnecker

Strategic
Partnerships

Connor Meehan

Business
Development

Julie Rasmussen

Advisor

Jen Rothe

Virtual Program
Manager

Katie Tischler

Communications
Director

Andrea Trimble

Operations
Director