Meet the Team

The People Behind the Mission

VEA is built and run by veterans, military spouses, and community leaders who believe in what Idaho's veteran entrepreneurs are building.

Leadership

Isaac Belden, Founder & Executive Director

Isaac Belden

Founder & Executive Director

Isaac Belden is an Idaho veteran and the founder of the Veteran Entrepreneur Alliance. He built VEA from the ground up after seeing firsthand how disconnected and underfunded veteran entrepreneur resources were in Idaho. Under his leadership VEA has grown to serve 1.4K+ members, launch 700+ businesses, and secure $4M+ in funding for veteran-owned businesses statewide.

Behind the Mission

VEA Staff

The team running VEA's day-to-day programs, events, and member support across Idaho.

Breean McKinney, Marketing Director
Civilian

Breean McKinney

Marketing Director

Adrian Moreno, Director of Philanthropy
Veteran

Adrian Moreno

Director of Philanthropy

Frontline Leaders

VEA Recon Team

The Recon Team scouts opportunities, connects members to resources, and carries the mission forward across Idaho.

Molly Krogh, Team Member
Veteran

Molly Krogh

Team Member

Mitzi Cheldelin, Team Member
Civilian

Mitzi Cheldelin

Team Member

Jessica Cardoza, Team Leader
Civilian

Jessica Cardoza

Team Leader

Martin Vejar, Team Member
Veteran

Martin Vejar

Team Member

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