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

    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 900+ members, launch 500+ businesses, and secure $2M+ 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
    Civilian

    Breean McKinney

    Marketing Director

    Adrian Moreno
    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
    Veteran

    Molly Krogh

    Team Member

    Mitzi Cheldelin
    Civilian

    Mitzi Cheldelin

    Team Member

    Jessica Cardoza
    Civilian

    Jessica Cardoza

    Team Leader

    Martin Vejar
    Veteran

    Martin Vejar

    Team Member

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