Veteran
Entrepreneur
Tribe of
Sacramento
The Veteran Entrepreneur Tribe of Sacramento is dedicated to empowering military veterans through entrepreneurship, providing them with resources, mentorship, and community support needed to launch and grow successful businesses.
Events
Veteran Entrepreneur Tribe of Sacramento
Co-Present:
Veterans Day Networking and Celebration!
Date: December 5
Service: Toys for Tots
Admission = 1 New, Unwrapped Toy - 6:00 to 11:00pm
Location: Gaslight Company - Folsom, Speakeasy & Venue
Cost: Donate 1 New, Unwrapped Toy
Register: Event Link
Date: December 9
Event: Startup Holiday Party, 5:00 to 8:00pm
Location: The Urban Hive, Sacramento
Cost: $15
Register: Event Link
Meet The Team
Jon Foster
Jon is a veteran of the Army National Guard, where he served on multiple activations during his 6 year service. Since exiting the military in 2016, he has held a number of roles in different fields. Most recently, he worked in business development, where he focused on building relationships and being an active member of the community. This led him to getting involved in the local entrepreneurial community. He has served as an advisor to a few non-profit boards and on the planning committee for some non-profit events. After looking for a veteran networking group only to come up dry, he decided to take action. Thus, after connecting to some other like-minded individuals, VETS was born.
Keith Ward
Keith is from a Military family. His Father served in the Army as a tank mechanic in the 60's and passed away on Christmas 2013. Keith has been in the software industry for 30 years (Intel, IBM, consulting, and business owner) and has founded an AI Automation startup. He has used this experience and knowledge to teach, empower, and lead local Sacramento veterans since 2013. Keith ran the Sacramento Chapter of Team Red, White, and Blue for 3 years, during which he was able to gain an even larger appreciation and respect for our Veteran Community and still supports this community to this day.
Tamare Fleury
Tamare is from Hispaniola, an island in the Caribbean that is part of the Greater Antilles. She grew up in Miami Florida and enlisted in the military while I was still in high school. She is a Combat Veteran, she served in the US Army for 12 years, as a Court Reporter for the JAG, and was deployed to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom. She owns TAF Insurance Agency as a licensed Health Insurance Broker, AKA Healthcare Advocate: providing professional and ethical overview of all aspects of retirement, health insurance, Medicare supplement, Medicare advantage, Dental, Hearing, Vision, and Travel Insurance. Helping seniors in the retirement market, understand their current coverages and providing knowledge of programs available that they may not be unaware of.
Beside all this professionalism stuff, she likes to explore her culinary abilities when it comes to food. She loves creating healthy alternatives to popular dishes, working out, doing crossfit, obstacle courses, bootcamp, jump roping, kickboxing, yoga, pilates, etc. Also she enjoys going on day-long/weekend hiking trips to explore the wonders of California.
Tim Swaney
Tim is a Navy veteran who served for nearly a decade, deploying twice in dangerous environments. His military experience shaped his leadership, adaptability, and mission-focused approach. When he transitioned in 2019, he realized the sense of purpose and camaraderie he had in the military was missing. Since then, Tim has founded and exited multiple ventures, including a real estate investment company and a cybersecurity firm that he continues to operate, helping veterans build careers in tech. Recognizing the need for a stronger veteran business network, thus VETS was born, a community where veterans and allies connect, share experiences, and support one another in business and beyond.
Rich Foreman
Rich is a U.S. Navy Veteran and he is currently the COO for IGH Naturals which has developed a patented formulation that alleviates chemotherapy side effects. Previously, as founding CTO, Rich led the team that developed the CordicoShield / CordicoFire Wellness App. Cordico was honored with the Sacramento Innovation Award in 2021. After achieving a 7 digit ARR, Cordico was acquired by Lexipol in 2020. Rich has a BS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Washington, an MPA from Troy State University and was an officer in the U.S. Navy. Rich co-authored his book, "Tap into the Mobile Economy." Rich's blog was listed in Top 20 Marketing Mobile Blogs of 2014. He has been featured on KCRA3, NEWS10, 1170 Tech AM
Rich Foreman
Rich is a U.S. Navy Veteran and he is currently the COO for IGH Naturals which has developed a patented formulation that alleviates chemotherapy side effects. Previously, as founding CTO, Rich led the team that developed the CordicoShield / CordicoFire Wellness App. Cordico was honored with the Sacramento Innovation Award in 2021. After achieving a 7 digit ARR, Cordico was acquired by Lexipol in 2020. Rich has a BS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Washington, an MPA from Troy State University and was an officer in the U.S. Navy. Rich co-authored his book, "Tap into the Mobile Economy." Rich's blog was listed in Top 20 Marketing Mobile Blogs of 2014. He has been featured on KCRA3, NEWS10, 1170 Tech AM
Keith Ward
Keith is from a Military family. His Father served in the Army as a tank mechanic in the 60's and passed away on Christmas 2013. Keith has been in the software industry for 30 years (Intel, IBM, consulting, and business owner) and has founded an AI Automation startup. He has used this experience and knowledge to teach, empower, and lead local Sacramento veterans since 2013. Keith ran the Sacramento Chapter of Team Red, White, and Blue for 3 years, during which he was able to gain an even larger appreciation and respect for our Veteran Community and still supports this community to this day.
Luisa Varela
Luisa is a proud U.S. Navy veteran, serving with dedication to the mission of protecting our nation. During her time in service Luisa, learned the true meaning of sacrifice, resilience, and the power of standing strong for something greater than oneself.
Carrying those values forward, beyond the uniform, Luisa is dedicated to uplifting others, building strong communities, and living with purpose. As the Director of Operations for a private wealth firm Luisa leads her team with the core value that “Every step of the journey reflects a commitment to leadership, integrity, and leaving a lasting impact.”
