Staff & Volunteer Leadership
Our leadership team is full of dedicated, hardworking team members that help make our mission possible.
Staff
Nicholas Dunagan
Founder & CEO
Larissa Macklin
Administrative Coordinator
Aaron Ellingson
Programs Manager
Rachel Gayle
Take Command! Program Director
Tyler Avischious
Take Command! Program Director
Volunteer Leadership - HQ
Clayton Foster
Guardian Games Fitness Director
Amy Kelley Lucas
Merchandise Coordinator
Sarah Vrem
Member Engagement Coordinator
Peer Activity Leaders
Peer Activity Leaders (PALs) are peers who lead by example—creating welcoming, activity-based spaces where connection, consistency, and community can grow.
Eric Mestas
Functional Fitness PAL
Ryan Smith
Running & Rucking PAL
Benjamin Stephens
Swimming & Cycling PAL











