Brandon Sakbun

Born and raised in Terre Haute, Indiana, Brandon is a proud Hoosier. He attended public schools in his hometown from kindergarten through 12th grade and graduated from Terre Haute South Vigo. After high school, Brandon pursued his education at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, where he studied Finance and received training to commission as an Army Officer. In 2018, he commissioned into the United States Army as a 2nd LT and served for almost 5 years in our nation's armed forces. During his service, Brandon rose through the ranks. He deployed twice with the Rangers and has recently transitioned to the Indiana National Guard. Through his service and deployments, Brandon gained valuable experience in local governance, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation, which he believes are essential skills for building a brighter future. Brandon has helped create and execute strategic foreign policy decisions under two Presidential Administrations and managed million-dollar budgets focused on organizational growth. His service has also taught him the importance of leadership and its role in ensuring success for any community. Brandon is passionate about his hometown of Terre Haute and believes that it's time for the community to unlock its potential and for local government to work for the people. He wants to inspire a fresh wave of leaders and energy to bring Terre Haute into the future. He believes that the present is the time to fight for the future with our actions and to start believing in our community again.