Our Leadership team
roland salas
Executive Director
I was raised by a single mom with no real positive father role model. After having a failed marriage at the age of 27 I realized I have no idea what a man was. After taking a few years to self-reflect and to educate myself. I have come to the conclusion that I'm not the only person who was never taught these key characteristics that defines a man. knowledge is power...
"You only know, What you know"
Passions:
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Helping others find what drives them
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Hunting, Fishing, the outdoors
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Photography and hearing people's stories
Goals:
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Teach my daughter good morals and values
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Become financially independent
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To have no regrets on my death bed
jeremiah Oertel
Operations Manager
I grew up as 'Free Range' as they come and learned to take care of myself and my younger sister at an early age. I have been enterprising my whole life, always looking to make money on my own terms. Despite my independent nature, I did enjoy a 4 year hitch in the Marine Corps. I learned what I hold to be some of the most important lessons about being a man during my service. I carry much of the experience and values from the military with me in life. I strive every day to do the work to show up as the best version of myself, and I aim to surround myself with people that inspire me to be my best.
Passions:
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Spending time with my son,
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Outdoor adventures,
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Juggling
Goals:
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Build a Legacy
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Become Financially Independent
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Be a Physically Fit Beast
John Kerns
Graphic designer
I grew up in a small town in the Yakima Valley, after my parents divorced around 11 and lived with my dad until he passed away when I was 15.
Really grateful for those years I had with my father and regret not learning more from him and asking him more questions on how to be a man. The years pass by so quick the older I get, so now it feels like I'm playing catch up for improving my life. Trying to make the best of each day with short term and long term goals.
Passions:
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Learning how to fix things
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Staying productive and busy
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Listening to hip-hop and rock instrumentals
Goals:
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To get in shape and lose 100 pounds
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To get training in Appliance Repair
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In 2-3 years own my own business