Reese served as the Galactic Republic's captain, a human who oversaw the Carida Military Academy in the time of the High Republic Era. When Lourna Dee, a Twi'lek, signed up for the academy, he greeted both her and Jedi Master Oppo Rancisis. She became a cadet using the identity of her dead sibling, Inun.
The audio drama The High Republic: Tempest Runner, which was released in 2021 and authored by Cavan Scott, included flashbacks featuring Reese.