Candidate BIOS

Nine Exceptional Young Fellow Mentors

FMS Candidate BIOs are confidential and shared amongst the Candidates only.

Space is Limited to 5 Candidates.

Posted In Alphabetical Order:

Chase Austin Butler

Hails from: Birmingham, AL
Candles Lit: 33
Time in My Circle: 2 years – 2021
Education: Bachelors in Management and Marketing, Magna Cum Laude
Career: Architecture and Engineering Account Manager, Actalent
Interests: Songwriter, Musician, Creative, Vocalist, Guitar, Former Worship Leader, Honda Cars, Leadership, Mentoring, Motorbiking
Marital: Married

Factoid: Chase and I met weekly and bi-weekly by phone for 18 months. We bonded immediately from First Contact. Chase was tenacious about understanding himself and the world around him. Caring but not Carrying; in the midst of the darkest of times.

When I talk with Chase, it feels like I am looking in the mirror 26 years ago. Except he is way cooler.

Major Cameron Allen Hubbard

Hails from: Quantico, VA
Candles Lit: 34
Time in My Circle: 15 years – 2008
Education: Bachelors in Political Science, Masters in Applied Communication
Career: Officer – Major, United State Marine Corp.
Interests: Creative, Musician, Leadership, Mentoring, Video Games, Violin, Guitar
Marital: Married

Factoid: Cam and I played music together for 17,000 people when he was 19. We met weekly for 20 months. We meet quarterly now.

Jamie and I Counseled and Married Cameron and Haley.

LINK: Hear Cameron Podcast with me HERE

Manny Madrid

Hails from: Yucaipa, CA
Candles Lit: 25
Time in My Circle: 2 years – 2021
Education: Bachelors, Criminal Justice, Grand Canyon University
Career: Chopper Firefighter for CAL FIRE, State of California
Interests: Hands On, Cooking (vegan), gaming, huge heart for mentoring and leadership, travel.
Marital: Single

Factoid: Manny and I have met regularly by phone for 2 years. He has no middle name, which of course, drives me crazy.

Manny is a hopeless romantic and has promised to remain that way until his hair is white.

Jordan Daniel Mueller

Hails from: Nashville, TN
Candles Lit: 30
Time in My Circle: 8 years – 2015
Education: Bachelors in Business Management, Oral Roberts University
Career: Manager, Cumberland Kayak and Adventure Company
Interests: Creative, Musician, Vocalist, Guitarists, Song Writer, Recording, Property Management, Real Estate.
Marital: Married

Factoid: I have known Jordan since 2008 when he was 15. His older brothers Devin and Camden remain members of my Circle.

Jordan and I met in person weekly for 21 months. He wrote goals for our meetings and crushed every single one of them.

(He’ll hate me for this one)

LINK: Listen to Jordan podcast with me HERE.

Airforce Veteran Nathan Lawrence Ouillette

Hails from: Biddeford, Maine – Tampa, FL
Candles Lit: 27
Time in My Circle: 7 years – 2016
Education: Pursuing Bachelors in Cybersecurity
Career: Financial Advisor – Student
Interests: Physical Fitness, Leadership, Mentoring, Counseling, Reading, Cybersecurity
Marital: Married

Factoid: Nate and I met through another young Airman when Nate was 20.

Nate was a Phoenix Raven in the United States Air Force. He traveled to 92 countries and guarded Air Force One.

Nate is now local. We have met regularly in person & over the phone (when deployed) for 6 years. Nate learned the principle of the “Two Way Street” very young – he checks on me regularly. 💪🏻💪🏻

Tanner Blake William Pabst

Hails from: Hays, KS
Candles Lit: 34
Time in My Circle: 5 years – January 2018
Education: Associates in Computer Technology
Career: Fire Fighter EMT for the City of Hays
Interests: Mental Health, Leadership, Mentoring, Musician, Bassist, Construction
Marital: Married

Factoid: Tanner shares publicly about overcoming anxiety, suicidal ideation, depression, and alcohol abuse.

Tanner was completing a divorce when my brother introduced us at First Contact. He has since remarried his wife Katerina.

Tanner is the Founder & President of Anchor Point – a Mentoring LLC, which focuses on mentorship and support for First Responders.

He loves disgusting Folgers Coffee. He has two middle names – which is just royal.

There will not be Folgers at the Summit.

LINK: Hear Tanner Podcast with Me HERE

Isaac Timothy Plentl

Hails from: Seattle, WA
Candles Lit: 27
Time in My Circle: 5 years – 2018
Education: Bachelors in Biblical Theology, Grand Canyon University
Career: Account Manager
Interests: Networking, International Travel, Mentoring, Leadership, Girls (haha), Creative, Musician, Vocalist, Guitarist, Songwriter
Marital: Single

Factoid: I have known Isaac since 2000, when he was 5. Isaac stands out amongst his peers He has his own Mentoring Circle.

Isaac has referred 4 young men from his own “Frentoring” Circle to my Circle.

(He will hate for this one!
Palm Springs, CA – 2000)

LINK: Listen to Isaac Podcast with me HERE

Jose Jesus Romero

Hails from: Nicaragua – Tampa, FL
Candles Lit: 32
Time in My Circle: 8 years – 2015
Education: Hillsborough Community College
Career: Automotive Finance Broker
Interests: Physical Fitness, Cars, Leadership / Mentoring.
Marital: Married

Factoid: I have said publicly that Jose is one of the kindest young men with whom I have ever journeyed.

He is compassionate, warm, and caring. Jose is BI-lingual. We have met regularly in person in Tampa Bay for 8 years.

Christopher Michael Rudolph

Co-Facilitator for FMS 2023

Hails from: Springfield, MO
Candles Lit: 34
Time in My Circle: 15 years – 2008
Education: Bachelors in Digital Arts, Evangel University, Suma Cum Laude
Career: Founder & President of Rudolph Video
Interests: Creative, Musician, Keyboardist, Videographer, Automobiles, Honda Cars, the Beach, the Enneagram
Marital: Married

Factoid: I have known Chris since he was 19. We played keys for 17,000 people together.

It was my honor to help Chris through the dating journey with Lauren, sexuality, and preparing for marriage. We remained close friends and have nourished our friendship for over 15 years.

Chris has been a member of my Life Long Inner Circle since 2019. We have made nationwide trips together. My longest call ever with a dude is with Chris. Over 4 hours. 😲

Chris will lead and co-lead Forums, and will assist me with the logistics of hosting you.

(2018 – Springfield MO)