After being deeply affected by the events of September 11th, Jesse Sage enlisted in the US Army as an Infantryman in the 101st Airborne Division. After 2 deployments to Iraq as an Infantryman in the Scout Recon/Sniper Platoon, Jesse went to Ranger Selection and Assessment (RASP). Jesse was selected and served in 3rd Ranger Battalion for 8 deploys to Iraq and Afghanistan, with over 600 Joint Special Operations (JSOC) and conventional missions in 10 years. Jesse is a two-time Purple Heart recipient and was awarded a Bronze Star, among other awards for outstanding performance and professionalism during his service. Jesse suffered multiple injuries, the worst being 2 traumatic brain injuries (TBI). After suffering his 2nd TBI in 2014, he spent almost a year in recovery, and he was medically retired. Jesse has a Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies from Grantham University and his currently working towards his MBA with a concentration in Project Management, from his alma mater.

After years of healing his mind, body, and soul, Jesse craved purpose in his life again. His 2020 goal was to go back to work.  He achieved that goal and started a new career in Business Development with Perficut, a premier landscaping company in Central Iowa.

Jesse currently lives in Ankeny, IA with his wife Elisabeth. He is rebuilding his relationship with his 2 children, Matt and Molly. He loves competing in CrossFit events. Please see Founder’s Story, for Jesse’s entire road to recovery, his Whole Health Script, and the story how Wounded Heroes was created.

All Heroes have wounds from their service. Some wounds are visible. Some are not. Emotional injuries, mental injuries, brain injuries, are just as tender as the broken bones we can see. We mentor to reintegrate into civilian life. Our mission is to honor, empower, and rebuild emotional wellness through REBOOT Recovery courses, connection adventure events, and counseling on top down and bottom up therapies so the Hero can create their own personalized Whole Health Script.