Contact
Administrative Staff
Director
Retired Colonel Troy Joslin began his military career in 1986 as an enlisted soldier. In 1988, he received his commission and in 1989 graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education. Col. Joslin has 32 years of combat arms, logistics and quartermaster experience in the Indiana National Guard, including as Chief of Staff of the 38th Infantry Division. In 2013-2015 he commanded the 38th Sustainment Brigade, and in 2011-2013 served as the full-time executive officer for the 81st Troop Command. Col. Joslin also served as the INNG Human Resource Officer during 2013-2015. In 2007-2009, he commanded the 38th Division Special Troops Battalion, deploying to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, as part of the 38th Division Headquarters, where he served as “Mayor” (chief of operations) of the theater’s largest military operating base and busiest airfield, comprising almost 30,000 military and civilian personnel. Col. Joslin has attended various advance and staff courses, including the Army Command and General’s Staff College.
- Recruiters
Northeast Indiana
Jeff Diemer
Phone: 463-202-3535
Email: jeff.diemer@hoosieryouth.orgNorthwest Indiana
Susan White
Phone: 317-331-9135
Email: susan.white@hoosieryouth.orgSouthern Indiana
Dave Endris
Phone: 317-331-6979
Email: david.endris@hoosieryouth.org - Deputy Director
Lunsondra Woods
Phone: (765) 345-1007
Email: lunsondra.woods@hoosieryouth.org - Logistics Supervisor
Thomas Robinson
Phone: (765) 345-1018
Email: thomas.robinson@hoosieryouth.org - Medical Department Head / Lead Nurse
Phone: (765) 345-1015
- Program Coordinator / Community Relations Director
Hanna Chew
Phone: (765) 345-1003
Cell Phone: 317-340-0791
Email: hanna.chew@hoosieryouth.org - Cadre Staff
Cadre Supervisor
First Sergeant Doug Tompkins
Phone: (765) 345-1081
Email: doug.tompkins@hoosieryouth.orgCadre Assistant Supervisor
Master Sergeant
Phone: (765) 345-1008
Email:Day Shift Supervisor
Specialist First-Class Holly Gossett
Phone: (765) 345-1009
Email: holly.gossett@hoosieryouth.orgNight Shift Supervisor
Specialist First-Class Jamesha Smith
Phone: (765)-345-1009
Email: jamesha.smith@hoosieryouth.org - Education Department
Education Department Head
Thomas Yazell
Phone: (765)-345-1025
Email: thomas.yazell@hoosieryouth.org - Case Management Department
Case Manager Department Head / Lead Case Manager
Brandi Gaddis
Phone: (765) 345-3001
Email: brandi.gaddis@hoosierhyouth.orgCase Managers
Ziara Cooper
Phone: (765)-345-1028
Email: ziara.cooper@hoosieryouth.orgHeather Mathews
Phone: (765)-345-1029
Email: heather.mathews@hooiseryouth.org - Facilities Staff
Maintenance Supervisor
Cody Terry
Phone: 765-571-1405
Email: cody.terry@hoosieryouth.org
Location & Mailing Address
Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy
10892 North State Road 140
Knightstown, IN 46148
Phone: (765) 345-1000
Toll Free: (877) 860-0003
Fax: (765) 345-1002