Board Members

Jason Teague is a Massachusetts native who is 49 years old and served 12 years as a US Army Infantryman. He participated in countless missions across the globe during his time in service, most notably he was part of the Battle of Mogadishu in 1993. Following his military service he pursued careers in civil service and continues to support his local community by volunteering to help support local veterans and their families on an ongoing basis. Jason is a member of the Patriot Riders of America and the secretary for The Minus 22 Foundation. He enjoys the outdoors and motorcycle riding in his off time.

Sarah is a fighter. In 2003, she enlisted in the Marine Corps, eventually earning the rank of sergeant, and deploying to Iraq in 2008. After an honorable discharge in 2011, she took her fighting spirit to the classroom, earning undergraduate and graduate degrees in Human Health Counseling. Today, Pinkerton is fighting against the opioid crisis and mental health stigma in the capacity of a Licensed Social Worker Associate, giving help and hope to the many who are homeless and addicted. Pinkerton’s dedication to the community started in high school. Through church sponsored outreach programs she volunteered at homeless shelters, parlaying this passion into many jobs in substance abuse, child protection and mental health counseling. Most of the veterans she worked with were homeless, often afflicted by PTSD and substance abuse.

Yvonne is a proud daughter of a Marine Corp Father, a proud Aunt of a Marine Corp nephew, and proudest of her Army National Guard son who serves full time as a diesel mechanic. “I am so very proud to be a part of the Minus 22 Foundation that gives families a voice and a safe place to feel all they must feel when they lose a family service member.”

For Jacob, being on the board of directors for the Minus 22 Foundation holds a special place in his heart. Jacob has a passion for helping our veterans which comes from his family members who have proudly served in the armed forces. That passion extends to his professional life where he works as a Quality Inspector for a company that manufactures electronic systems for the military that help bring our men and women of the armed forces home safely from deployment. When he isn’t planning comedy show fundraisers for the foundation, he can be found playing his guitar or talking endlessly on his podcast, The Beard & Beef Podcast. Jacob lives in Fitchburg, Massachusetts with his Wife, Sarah, and two children. He holds a BS in Marketing and Business Management from Southern New Hampshire University.

Jon is a dad to three kids and a Navy veteran who served 12 years as a corpsman. “Helping people means a lot to me. I love seeing art come to reality, making thoughts visual. I'm honored to be part of this amazing organization and the Minus 22 extended family.”

Bryan is a 48 year old from North Carolina/Virginia and is a medically retired United States Marine Corps veteran who enlisted June 7th, 1993, USMC recruit depot Parris Island, South Carolina, 3rd Battalion, platoon 3073 as a Security Force Marine. Bryan has also further served his community as a Firefighter II and EMT II in Winchendon Ma. Bryan currently resides in New Hampshire just over the border. He enjoys hunting, fishing and supporting local military families.

Akacia is a wife and mother of 3 who enjoys hiking, reading and tattooing. She has been assisting The Minus 22 Foundation in all aspects since its inception and continues to take on new roles as the mission dictates. Her experience as a former active military spouse is essential in being able to relate to military family needs in their time of crisis. “You never know how a single conversation could save a life.”