Founder &
Executive Director:
Thomas Pfanner
Thomas has over 15 years experience coaching and teaching at the middle, high school and collegiate levels. His drive to help young men succeed is what inspired this project. His experience as an educator gives him a unique perspective on how schools are missing the mark in preparing men to win in the game of life. He teaches and lives in Eugene, Oregon with his wife Megan and two children.
Quote:
“The will to win is worthless without the will to prepare.”
~Thane Yost
Financial Freedom
Gabriel Hamel
Gabriel is a Real Estate investor whose passion for personal and financial freedom has helped him to amass a Multi-Million dollar Real Estate portfolio. From humble beginnings, he set out to find creative ways to purchase income producing investment Real Estate. Gabriel is a strong advocate of financial literacy through self education.
Postive Mastculity:
Dan Grieb
Mentor, leader, real estate agent extraordinaire, Ironman, and most of all, devoted father and husband. Dan has over come adversity throughout his life and has a passion for helping other's do the same. In November of 2020, Dan is an Ironman 16x athlete and was the guide for Chris Nicik, the first athlete with down syndrome to complete a full Ironman.
Additional Advisory Board Members
Mindset Mastery
Brandon Epstein
Brandon is a Mental Fitness Trainer who has led workshops for professional athletes, actors, musicians and tech leaders including Google. He has been training for 12 years as a world class healer and peak performance specialist. He has built a 7 figure business applying the principles of human consciousness that he teaches in his trainings.
Relationship Growth Expert:
Lee Baker
Lee has over 20 years experience working with youth as a councilor, teacher and mentor. He's an expert in building authentic connection and the psychology behind genuine report. He has a depth of experience on the frontline with youth as well as instructing college counseling courses. He will be leading our white water rafting adventure!
Physical Development Coordinator:
Gabe West
In the decade of time Gabe has spent working in the fitness industry he has owned and operated two gyms, taught Exercise Science at the college level and served on Spokane Falls Community College’s Advisory Committee for the Health/Fitness Technician program. His diverse experience in business, theory and application of exercise make him a great fit for the Drive team as we pursue our mission to develop well-rounded young men.
Amy Baglan
Authentic Relationships
Amy has built three companies dedicated to connection and relationships over the past 10 years. In 2014, Amy founded the dating app MeetMindful, which has helped over 1 million people meet, connect, and deepen relationships of all types. Currently, she is co-founder of Fabriq, the world’s first social wellness network.
Amy has raised over $10M from mission-aligned investors and built a team with one of the best company cultures around (voted #2 in Colorado!).
Her work has been featured in Inc., ORIGIN Magazine, MindBodyGreen, Yoga Journal, Women's Health, Cosmopolitan, Elephant Journal and more.
Bios Coming Soon!
Mike Ulibarri - Trade Professions/ Business Relationships
Jackson Hutton - Substance Abuse Expert