COMMAND & COUNSEL
THE LEADERSHIP TRIBE
VETS Sacramento is led by a cohort of veteran entrepreneurs and community leaders dedicated to bridging the gap between military service and business mastery.
GUIDING THE MISSION
OUR TEAM
NAVY VETERAN
TIM SWANEY
PRESIDENT & COFOUNDER
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.
He uses these experiences to lead the organization and mentor new veteran entrepreneurs in the Tribe.
ARMY VETERAN
JON FOSTER
VICE PRESIDENT & COFOUNDER
U.S. Army veteran Jon Foster is a community-driven leader and co-founder of the Veteran Entrepreneur Tribe of Sacramento, dedicated to providing veterans with genuine opportunity and connection. Drawing from his personal transition experience, Jon recognizes that mentorship and entrepreneurship are vital to building a meaningful post-military chapter. As Vice President of VETS, he spearheads the organization’s growth, programs, and partnerships to equip veterans with necessary tools and networking.
Jon is committed to unlocking the inherent grit and creativity of the veteran community, ensuring every member has the support system required to thrive as a leader and entrepreneur.
KEITH WARD
DIRECTOR OR TECHNOLOGY & COFOUNDER
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.
ARMY VETERAN
RYAN WILSON
TREASURER
Ryan Wilson is a United States Army combat veteran and airborne infantryman with 3 deployments—2 to Iraq and 1 to Afghanistan—where he facilitated combat operations. He is the CEO of WilsonTech Fleet Service, focused on operational excellence, financial discipline, & building systems that support growth.
Ryan has a background in finance and computer science from San Francisco State University and earned his MBA from UC Davis Graduate School of Management. He brings a mission-driven, execution-focused leadership style shaped by combat & strengthened through entrepreneurship & rigorous business training.
AIR FORCE VETERAN
LORRAINE ARMIJOS
SECRETARY
U.S. Air Force veteran Lorraine Armijos, founder of LAR Insights, specializes in transforming chaotic operations into high-performing businesses through strategic management and leadership development. As Board Secretary for VETS, she leverages her military-honed belief that leadership is rooted in service, driving governance and accountability to ensure members can focus on their entrepreneurial dreams.
Lorraine is dedicated to providing the community and support veterans need to translate their natural resilience and discipline into business success, firmly believing that with the right tribe in their corner, every veteran has what it takes to lead.
NAVY VETERAN
LUISA VARELA
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Navy veteran and operations strategist Luisa is the "engine" that transforms vision into execution, specializing in building the systems and connections necessary for organizational success. Having personally navigated the civilian transition, she is driven by the belief that veterans need access and alignment rather than handouts to overcome isolation. As Operations Director for VETS, Luisa serves as the bridge between conversation and results, applying military discipline to everything from large-scale resource fairs to intimate community events.
She is committed to ensuring no veteran walks alone, leveraging her core philosophy that community is a strategy and leadership is service to provide the firm foundation veterans need to build their future.
ROMI SUNGA
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS
Romi brings over a decade of experience in community programming and business development. He served on the board of the Sacramento Public Agency Consortium to assist veterans with government contracting. His background as a business development specialist for the California Asian Chamber of Commerce and the Minority Business Development Agency provided him with a firsthand look at the resource gaps facing veteran entrepreneurs.
Now, Romi focuses on providing hands-on guidance and accountability, actively recruiting organizations and partners to join the Tribe and ensure veteran-owned businesses have the specific support they need to thrive.
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