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Meet Our Team

Certified Coaches & Industry Veterans

Brenda Niemeyer, PCC, founder, executive and leadership coach at WayPoint Coaching

Brenda Niemeyer

Partner and Coach (Professional Certified Coach (PCC))

Brenda is the Founder, Owner, and President of WayPoint Coaching Inc., an SBA-certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) focused on developing resilient leaders and high-performing teams in demanding environments.

An ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with over 3,400 hours of executive and leadership coaching, Brenda has worked extensively with Special Operations Forces (SOF), military personnel, veterans, corporate executives, and leaders navigating complex transitions and high-stakes roles. Since 2016, she has partnered with the SEAL Future Foundation, providing more than 1,300 hours of coaching to its participants.

“I have seen firsthand her ability to ask difficult questions, understand the unique culture of the special operations community, and help individuals turn broad or uncertain goals into actionable plans. That combination of empathy, accountability, adaptability, and practical execution is difficult to find.”

— Joseph Fio, 12-year Navy SEAL and Chief Programs Officer, SEAL Future Foundation

Her approach is shaped by deep listening, pattern recognition, and a firm belief that effective leadership emerges through self-awareness, trust, and aligned action—especially under pressure. She brings a steady, calm presence to her coaching, helping clients clarify direction, strengthen communication, and lead with greater intention when the stakes are high. Brenda leads a culturally competent team of retired Navy SEALs, law enforcement professionals, and credentialed executive coaches, blending real-world operational experience with evidence-based coaching practices.

Outside of coaching, Brenda enjoys hiking, kayaking, gardening, and spending quality time with her family.

Brenda Niemeyer, PCC, founder, executive and leadership coach at WayPoint Coaching
Dan Rice, ACC, retired Navy SEAL, executive and leadership coach at WayPoint Coaching

Dan Rice

Partner and Coach (Associate Certified Coach (ACC), TS/SCI)

Dan is a retired Navy SEAL with two decades of experience leading and managing teams in combat and in politically sensitive situations throughout the world. As a Senior Chief and later a Chief Warrant Officer, Dan has had the privilege of training, developing, and mentoring the Navy SEAL community. His mission is to encourage, motivate, and build a “never quit” mindset while helping people become the best version of themselves. Specializing in innovation and adaptability, Dan’s forte is in finding creative solutions to difficult problems. His coaching style incorporates his own unique method of setting and accomplishing goals, as well as his SEAL mindset, which emphasizes resilience through adversity. 

Dan earned his Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership from the University of Charleston and his MBA from Raymond A. Mason School of Business at the College of William & Mary.

With a passion for the non-profit industry, Dan believes in the importance of embracing gratitude and giving back to the community. He is currently helping veterans and service members navigate issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, alcoholism, addiction, and suicide.

In his free time, Dan enjoys camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, and spending time with his family.

Dan Rice, ACC, retired Navy SEAL, executive and leadership coach at WayPoint Coaching
Lindsay Helm, PCC, executive and leadership coach at WayPoint Coaching

Lindsay Helm

Partner and Coach (Professional Certified Coach (PCC))

Lindsay Helm is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coach Federation and has experience coaching elite military performers and transitioning service members through her work with the SEAL Future Foundation. She specializes in helping high-performing military professionals navigate transition, identity, leadership, purpose, wellness, family dynamics, and life after service with a practical, action-oriented coaching approach.

Her background blends psychology, coaching, mental performance, wellness, and lived experience with major life transition. After a catastrophic injury left her husband paralyzed from the waist down in 2014, Lindsay saw firsthand what it takes to rebuild life after sudden, identity-shifting change. That experience shaped her work around resilience, adaptability, emotional regulation, and sustainable action.

Lindsay helps clients see transition as more than simply finding the next job. It is an opportunity to clarify who they are, what they want next, and how they want to lead their life. Through coaching, Lindsay helps clients challenge limiting narratives, build sustainable systems and behaviors, and move forward with greater purpose, confidence, and direction.

Outside of coaching, Lindsay operates Stand Strong Training Center with her husband and enjoys family time with her two kids and rescue dog.

 

Lindsay Helm, PCC, executive and leadership coach at WayPoint Coaching
Ashley Campana, PCC, PMP, executive and leadership coach at WayPoint Coaching

Ashley Campana

Partner and Coach (Professional Certified Coach (PCC), PMP)

Ashley Campana is a leadership and team coach who brings more than 25 years of experience in organizational psychology, human capital consulting, and leadership development. With over 2,200 hours of coaching delivered to more than 300 leaders, from emerging managers to senior executives and military officers, Ashley helps individuals navigate complexity, lead with courage, and create sustainable, meaningful growth in their work and life.

Ashley blends deep expertise in talent strategy, performance improvement, and organizational development with ICF-accredited coaching methodology. She is especially passionate about supporting high-achieving professionals and working parents who feel pulled in multiple directions and want to lead with both effectiveness and well-being. Her coaching is grounded in assessment-driven insight and a holistic understanding of human performance.

Ashley is known for the kind of questions that make clients pause and where new insight emerges. She partners with individuals to challenge assumptions, uncover patterns, and widen the possibilities available to them. Drawing on her background as both a leadership and well-being coach, she integrates mindfulness, emotional resilience, and physical well-being into her work to help clients reduce burnout, deepen presence, and improve decision-making.

Ashley Campana, PCC, PMP, executive and leadership coach at WayPoint Coaching
Christy Kernik, NBC-HWC, law enforcement veteran, executive and leadership coach at WayPoint Coaching

Christy Kernik

Partner and Coach (National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC))

Christy has been active in law enforcement for thirty-two years, working in various roles, including mounted patrol, cold case genealogy investigations, and serving as a police academy commander.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Law Enforcement/Sociology from the University of Akron and a Master of Science in Public Administration from Tiffin University.

In 2023, to further pursue her passion for helping others, Christy became a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach. Her coaching philosophy emphasizes cultivating small, sustainable habits and using resilience techniques to help clients effectively navigate challenges and adapt to change.

In her spare time, Christy enjoys weight training, Pilates, and spending time with her husband and two adult daughters.

Christy Kernik, NBC-HWC, law enforcement veteran, executive and leadership coach at WayPoint Coaching
Ed Rohrbach, retired Navy SEAL officer and leadership coach at WayPoint Coaching

Ed Rohrbach

Partner and Coach (ICF Level 1 Course Completed through US Air Force Air University, Leadership Coaching Program)

Ed Rohrbach is a retired Navy SEAL officer with 27 years of experience leading people and organizations through complex, high-stakes environments. Over the course of his Navy career, Ed had the privilege of building, developing, and caring for teams ranging from small elite units to a 1,000-person global organization. Those experiences shaped his deep belief that strong leadership begins with trust, clear communication, shared purpose, and genuine investment in people.

Ed is a committed and empathic team builder who is passionate about helping leaders and teams become more connected, resilient, and effective. He brings a values-driven, practical approach to coaching, drawing on decades of experience developing strategy, strengthening culture, improving systems, and leading change across diverse organizations. At the heart of his work is a desire to help people feel seen, supported, and empowered to solve hard problems together.

His coaching style is steady, thoughtful, and grounded in real-world leadership experience. Ed helps clients clarify what matters most, strengthen relationships, communicate with greater intention, and create team environments where people can do their best work—especially when pressure is high and the path forward is uncertain.

Ed’s experience includes leading, training, and mentoring a 1,000-person Naval Special Warfare organization with global response requirements, directing international crisis-response efforts involving more than 20 U.S. military organizations, and a 443-person SEAL Team.

He earned a B.A. in Political Science and International Relations from the University of California, Los Angeles, an M.S. in Military Strategy and Plans from the Naval War College, completed the Harvard Kennedy School Senior Executive Fellows program, and earned a 90-hour Leadership Coaching Program certificate through U.S. Air Force Air University.

Ed Rohrbach, retired Navy SEAL officer and leadership coach at WayPoint Coaching
Richard “DOC” Sprunger, retired Navy SEAL, firefighter and paramedic, leadership coach at WayPoint Coaching

Richard “DOC” Sprunger

Partner and Coach (Maxwell Leadership Team Coach & Mentor, ICF ACC Application Submitted)

Richard “DOC” Sprunger is a retired Navy SEAL, Special Operations Combat Medic, and former Firefighter/Paramedic with nearly four decades of high-stakes service. After 16 years in the SEAL Teams, including multiple combat deployments, he continued serving his community for over 22 years as a firefighter/paramedic.

Having personally navigated the challenges of trauma, PTSD, identity transition, and resilience, Richard brings deep empathy and practical insight to his coaching. He specializes in supporting veterans, first responders, leaders, and their families through trauma-informed care, somatic practices, emotional intelligence, and communication development.

Richard is the creator of the VALUESHIP framework — a relationship and communication model designed to build trust, connection, and leadership. He is a founding partner of Kaizen Mastery Group and founder of Evolved Man Mission, both focused on helping men and women achieve lasting personal growth and stronger relationships.

His mission is simple: help people heal, reconnect, and move forward with purpose — one conversation at a time.

Richard “DOC” Sprunger, retired Navy SEAL, firefighter and paramedic, leadership coach at WayPoint Coaching
Hannah Amavizca, Harrison Assessment provider and leadership coach at WayPoint Coaching

Hannah Amavizca

Partner and Coach (Associate Certified Coach (ACC))

Meet Hannah Amavizca, a dedicated and compassionate Executive Coach who is passionate about empowering individuals to reach their full potential. With her unwavering enthusiasm, Hannah helps people discover their innate abilities and guides them on a transformative journey towards self-discovery. She specializes in assisting individuals who are uncertain about their true passions and professional purposes, helping them uncover their unique calling. Additionally, Hannah is adept at helping her clients achieve a harmonious balance across all aspects of their lives, enabling them to thrive in every area.

Being a military spouse herself, Hannah is passionate about serving the military community spouse, and this connection fuels her unwavering commitment to serving the military community. Whether she’s assisting military personnel during their active duty or supporting their transition into civilian life, Hannah channels her passion to make a positive impact on the lives of those who have selflessly served their country. Hannah also coaches with the SEAL Future Foundation.

Hannah’s warm and empathetic approach, combined with her extensive experience and dedication to personal growth, makes her an invaluable partner and life coach. She is committed to helping individuals unlock their true potential, find fulfillment, and create a life that aligns with their authentic selves. In her personal life, Hannah finds balance and fulfillment through gardening, homesteading, and cherishing the precious moments shared with her children and extended family.

 

Hannah Amavizca, Harrison Assessment provider and leadership coach at WayPoint Coaching
Josh Roberts, retired Navy SEAL and leadership coach at WayPoint Coaching

Josh Roberts

Partner and Coach (Currently Training Level 1 ICF Course)

Josh is a decorated U.S. Navy SEAL veteran with nine years of elite military service, where he led and executed high-risk tactical operations across diverse environments. As a SEAL instructor and team leader, he specialized in breaching, intelligence gathering, and firearms instruction, mentoring over 200 SEAL candidates in leadership, resilience, and ethical decision-making. His experience in operational planning, equipment management, and joint exercises with allied forces shaped a results-driven, mission-first mindset.

Following his military career, Josh transitioned into nonprofit leadership, serving as Director of Outdoor Therapy and Business Development. He organized over 100 veteran retreats, raised over $1.2 million in critical program funding, and built impactful partnerships supporting housing, education, and employment for veterans. His private security work has included providing 24/7 protection to high-profile clients and coordinating emergency response operations.

In addition to his tactical and operational experience, Josh is training in an  ICF accredited coach training program, blending structured coaching with a service-oriented philosophy to empower individuals and teams. With a B.A. in Criminal Justice, a background as a collegiate athlete, and extensive training in leadership and crisis management, he continues to pursue roles that align with purpose, impact, and national service—whether in law enforcement, veteran advocacy, or organizational leadership.

Josh Roberts, retired Navy SEAL and leadership coach at WayPoint Coaching

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