JETT Leadership

Our Leadership

Meet our JETT 2026 Leadership consisting of 9 board members and Ameritas along with the leaders of our Membership, Granting, and Community Committees

Board of Directors

JETT Board of Directors consists of 9 members. The previous year’s President serves as an Ameritas (non-voting) to help guide the board in the year following their Presidency

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Bradley Brumley

President
Jasper Engines

Bradley is a 4th year JETT board member. He began his career with JASPER in 2019 as a Network Engineer in the IT Department and currently serves as a Group Leader supervising IT services for his Co-Associate Owners. He is passionate about serving others and developing high performing synergistic teams to maximize positive impact in his community.

Ryan Van Vels

Vice President
Weller Truck Parts

Ryan Van Vels is the Director of Electronics Remanufacturing and New Product Development for Weller Truck Parts. Ryan has been with Weller Trucks Parts for 19 years, with 6 years served in the JETT program. Before Weller, Ryan served 6 years in the U.S. Air Force, separating as a Staff Sergeant and the Lead Technician of AFREP at Cannon AFB, NM. Ryan lives in his hometown of Hudsonville, MI with his wife and two sons. In his personal time, Ryan enjoys flying as an FAA certificated pilot and the performance automotive hobby. The Van Vels family are active contributors to the Wounded Warrior Project, EAA, Wings of Mercy, and various ministries.

Kyle Kuczynski

Treasurer
Jasper Engines

Kyle is a 1st year JETT board member. He started his career at Jasper Engines in October 2024 and currently serves as Accounting Controller. Kyle volunteers with the Boy Scouts, Little League Baseball, Holy Family Church, and a few other Dubois County organizations.

Chris Crecelius

Board Member
Jasper Engines

Chris has served on the board of JETT for 3 years. He works for Jasper Engines and Transmissions on the Jasper Production Systems team at the Leavenworth manufacturing facility in Crawford County Indiana

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Jana Vugteveen

Board Member
Weller

Jana Vugteveen works at Weller Truck Parts, supporting Safety and People Services. Her focus is on Associate Development, Leadership Development, and Workplace Culture. Jana is passionate about serving her community and helping others see the value in giving back.

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Becky Weber

Board Member
Weller

Becky is a 2nd year board member of JETT. She has worked in the Accounts Receivable department at Weller for over 26 years and is currently the AR Manager. She has been a member of JETT since 2021.

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Derek Sparks

Board Member
Jasper Engines

Derek is a 1st year board member, and is a Manufacturing Group Leader at the Jasper Engines Willow Springs MO facility. He is passionate about leadership, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Outside of work, Derek coaches’ youth sports and is committed to community service, helping develop confidence, discipline, and teamwork while making a positive impact both on and off the field.

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Madison Giesler

Board Member
Jasper Innovative Solutions

Madison is a 1st year board member. She works for Jasper Innovative Solutions at the Jasper Logistics facility located in Jasper IN. Madison is heavily engaged in the Dubois County community serving on other boards and committees throughout Dubois

Logan Steckler

Board Member
Jasper Engines

Logan is a 1st year board member and Data Analyst for Jasper Engines. He has been a member of JETT for several years and previously served as the Community Involvement Co-Chair. He is bringing his data expertise to JETT as a board member to help drive us into the future

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Kelli Lampert

Emeritus
Jasper Holdings Inc

Kelli Lampert is a Senior Manager of Corporate Compliance and Real Estate with JASPER and an active member of the Jasper community. Professionally, she works across compliance, legal, risk, and real estate matters, bringing people together to solve complex challenges and move initiatives forward.

Outside of her professional responsibilities, Kelli has a heart for service and believes that strong communities are built when people are willing to invest their time, talents, and relationships in helping others. Her involvement with JETT provides an opportunity to do just that by connecting with others who share a commitment to strengthening the community and making a positive impact.

Kelli is proud to call Jasper home and is grateful for opportunities to contribute to the community that has given so much to her and her family.

Mark Balsmeyer

Founder
Jasper Engines

Mark founded Jasper Endows Today & Tomorrow (JETT) in 2013. Established the current partnership with the Strassenfest Committee to host the annual Autolauf. Established the partnership with the City of Jasper on sponsoring a street for clean-up. Led the facilitation of the current strategic plan for JETT. Former Dubois County Community Foundation (DCCF) grants committee member and chairperson. Former DCCF board of directors’ member and past President. Former Mentors for Youth Finance Committee member.

Committee Leaders

The Granting, Membership, and Community Involvement committee leaders work alongside the board to carry out JETT’s initiatives.

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Felicia Buechler

Community Involvement Committee Chair
Jasper Engines

Felicia works at Jasper Engines Headquarters as a Business Analyst. She has been the dedicated leader of the Community Involvement Committee for the past 2 years leveraging her passion for helping others and ties to the Dubois County Community to have a hands-on impact with JETT

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Aaron Pickel

Granting
Committee Chair
Weller

With more than 21 years at Weller Truck Parts, Aaron Pickel is passionate about serving both his company and his community. As Chairman of the Granting Committee, he works alongside fellow committee members to help fund meaningful projects and organizations. Aaron has been active with Weller’s JETT initiatives since 2021 and previously served on the First Responder & Safety Committee. Beyond work, he volunteers with the Grand Rapids Dream Center and Kent County Parks, and was honored as the 2026 Volunteer of the Year by Disability Advocates of Kent County. He enjoys finding opportunities to make a positive difference through service and community involvement.

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Madison Giesler

Membership
Committee Chair
Jasper Innovative Solutions

Madison Giesler is dedicated to serving the Jasper community through philanthropy, volunteerism, and civic engagement. She serves as a board member for JETT, the charitable giving organization of Jasper Engines & Transmissions, and The Next Act/Astra, a nonprofit arts and performance venue. Madison is also a member of the Jasper Strassenfest Committee and volunteers with Dubois County 4-H in both the pageant and horse programs. A former 10-year 4-H member herself, she is passionate about supporting youth development and strengthening the community she calls home.