Terrance Avery brings nearly a decade of active-duty Army experience to his role supporting Safeguard Veterans communities. Motivated by a strong family legacy of military service, Terrance served for 9.5 years, including work alongside combat-wounded Soldiers, an experience that deeply shaped his commitment to ensuring Veterans receive the care and support they deserve after service. His military career instilled a lifelong discipline and sense of responsibility that continues to guide his work today.
Known for his calm leadership style and practical approach to problem solving, Terrance still carries simple service traditions into everyday life—like making his bed every morning—while applying lessons learned in high-pressure environments to community-based Veteran support efforts. His work with Safeguard Veterans focuses on strengthening connections so Veterans can access help faster and with fewer barriers.
Chris Jachimiec served in the United States Air Force beginning in 1999, where he developed a passion for leadership and mentorship while supporting Airmen within his areas of responsibility. For Chris, the most meaningful part of service was watching those he led succeed and helping them navigate both professional and personal challenges. That experience now fuels his continued commitment to supporting Veterans and military-connected communities.
Chris brings both professionalism and humor to his work, often recalling memorable training moments and Air Force traditions with pride. With Safeguard Veterans, he channels his service experience into helping communities strengthen coordination and access to care for Veterans, ensuring the systems meant to support them are easier to navigate when it matters most.
Brooks Bennett joined the Army during a time of active conflict, serving seven years that included two deployments to Afghanistan. His service experience reinforced the importance of teamwork, resilience, and preparation—qualities he continues to carry into his civilian work supporting Veteran-focused initiatives. Deployment experiences, particularly working closely with fellow service members in challenging environments, remain among the most defining moments of his career.
Now working to support Safeguard Veterans communities, Brooks brings a grounded perspective shaped by firsthand operational experience. He focuses on building partnerships with clinical providers and hospital systems to better support Veterans transitioning home, ensuring communities are equipped to provide coordinated care and resources when Veterans need them most.