AMSchultzdesign: Amy Shultz 

Local Graphic Designer from Cal Poly, Amy created the logos and organizational charts found on our website. AMSchultzdesign@gmail.com

AEDs for Hearts: Joan Reilly

AEDs for Hearts is dedicated to making the Central Coast a heart safe community.  Their goal is to place AEDS where folks gather, demonstrate how AEDs operate, ensure AEDs are maintained and the people nearby trained.  100% of profits go to local charities, either as direct donations or sponsorships.

Coastal Wellness Connections: Kelly Perkins 

Coastal Wellness Connections is a local non-profit that strives to connect and foster wellness in the community. As a non-profit, they will not only provide resources to families and teachers by way of connecting members of the community with advocates and resources to help them with their specific needs, but they will also grow to provide low to no-cost community parenting groups, and family connection mixers, as well as mental health education to teachers and educators in the community.

Spartan Tactical Solutions: Steve Odom

Spartan Tactical Solutions is the Central Coast premier firearms training. Their mission is to provide high quality training to civilians, law enforcement and military clients. At Spartan Training Solutions, they specialize in private and small group firearms training. Their experienced instructors are dedicated to helping you improve your shooting skills and reach your full potential.

Transition Drill Podcast: Paul Pantani

The Transition Drill Podcast, led by veteran police officer Paul Pantani, with over three decades of experience, shines as one of the best podcasts for first responders and military veterans facing crucial career changes. This podcast deeply explores the nuances of transitioning from military or police roles, spotlighting both the hurdles and opportunities that come with moving on from active service. Featuring candid stories and expert advice from ex-military and emergency service professionals, it offers a wealth of information on navigating post-service career paths and underscores the criticality of maintaining physical and mental health amidst these changes.

Takeda Training Concepts: Jeff Takeda

Takeda Training Concepts was started by Jeff Takeda, a former United States Marine and a 24-year-veteran of law enforcement. His assignments have included patrol officer, field training officer, SWAT team member, and major crimes detective investigating child abuse, child sexual exploitation material, and human trafficking.  Jeff also worked as a task force officer with a federal counter-terrorism task force.   Jeff is a trained mindfulness facilitator through the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center and a member of the International Mindfulness Teachers Association.  He co-founded a mindfulness program at his police department.  In addition, Jeff has taught TTC programs to physicians, law enforcement, social workers,veterans, and executive protection professionals.  

TTC approaches training of the mind like physical fitness.  Just like daily, systematic physical exercise improves the infrastructure of the body, TTC daily mental conditioning training improves the infrastructure of the mind and brain.  

Paragon Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Paso Robles: Brent Dugan

Unites States Marine Corps Vet, Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Tan Tab Black Belt Instructor. Former Deputy Sheriff 11 years of experience, 5 years on SWAT. Current Reserve Patrol Deputy working shifts regularly. POST certified arrest and control instructor. Curriculum designer and head instructor for a local Police Department’s arrest and control program. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black belt with 14 years of experience. BJJ academy owner and head instructor.