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Joel Huff
Jennifer K. Carlson
Noelle Berry
Martin Berta
Jonathan Rudd
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Leadership Alignment and Personal Resilience Coach and Speaker
My Hero’s Journey started with a plunge into a collegiate pool at BYU to support my pursuit of an accounting degree followed by a move up North to the University of Utah for a law degree. After working in Southern California, I found my way back home to Utah helping structure and fund client businesses as a securities attorney before taking a position as the COO of a growing national insurance company.
I currently serve as the CEO of Lecticon and VEST EAP where we provide clients with comprehensive cultural enhancement and employee retention solutions. We are fortunate to work with clients including Salt Lake County, Larry Miller Group, AAA Insurance, Safety National Insurance, and many first responder agencies, among many others.
Mental Health Counselor, Trainer, and Speaker
My story starts with an acting career that started at the University of Utah actor training program. AFter finishing my BFA I auditioned in New York for graduate acting programs. I ended up at Northern Illinois University for my MFA and then worked professionally as an actor in Chicago and taught theatre arts classes at Elmhurst University. In 2015 I decided to make some changes and went on my own mental health journey where I discovered a new passion to work with people on their mental health. More school followed and now I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor.
I currently serve as the head of operations and oversight in the Vest Care Center. I also help to develop the VEST resilience training, do many presentations, and webinars. I also head our CISM response team that provides in person group debriefs and individual therapy to companies as requested.
Mental Health Counselor, Trainer, and Speaker
Jennifer Carlson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. She holds designations as a Nationally Certified Master Addiction Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor. She has over 20 years of clinical and administrative experience in the field of mental health.
Jennifer has practiced within inpatient, residential, and outpatient treatment settings. She has been the clinical director at two mental health and addiction treatment centers and is experienced in both program design and implementation. Currently she works as a clinical consultant and supervisor, does public speaking engagements and facilitates experiential learning for organizations. Her greatest teachers of resilience have been the people she’s been privileged to serve.
Social Worker, Mental Health First Aid Trainer
Noelle is the Co-Director of Operations and Oversight in the VEST Care Center. Noelle has a masters degree in Social Work from the University of Utah. She uses a strength based approach from a healing perspective. While Noelle is trained in various therapy modalities she has also been trained by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing and conducts Mental Health First Aid training, allowing her to share the importance of mental health. Noelle has also received additional training on working with first responders. Noelle holds the following degrees and certifications: BSW, MSW, CSW.
VEST Coach/Trainer
With a rich background in military and law enforcement, Martin Berta exemplifies leadership and resilience. His career spans over two decades, during which he has led teams, trained officers, and contributed to public safety both domestically and internationally. Now retired, Berta served as a Training Officer and Sergeant with the West Jordan Police Department. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our First Responder focus at Lecticon VEST. His expertise in mentoring and management, combined with his strategic mindset, ensures that first responders are well-equipped to handle the complexities of their roles.
VEST Coach/Trainer
With a distinguished career spanning over two decades with the FBI, Jonathan Rudd brings unparalleled expertise to our First Responder focus at Lecticon VEST. Jonathan’s journey began with tackling organized crime and evolved to combating international terrorism, counterintelligence, and cybercrime. Now, he channels his extensive experience into empowering first responders through Tactical Empowerment Training. This six-session program is designed to cultivate a resilient mindset, helping law enforcement officers and leaders manage daily challenges effectively. By partnering with Jonathan, an experienced law enforcement officer and professional peer coach, participants will learn to enhance their relationships and create a fulfilling life both on duty and at home.