Who We Are

Gayla is a 24-year military veteran, dedicated spouse, and committed community member passionate about service, education, and leadership. With 12 years of experience as an educator and a strong background in analysis, she brings a strategic and analytical approach to problem-solving, decision-making, and mentorship.

In past roles as an Instructor and Director of Instruction at the Command and General Staff College, Gayla was instrumental in delivering the Intermediate Level Education (ILE) curriculum, shaping military leaders with critical thinking, strategic planning, and leadership skills. She has served as a High School homeschool instructor and holds an Adjunct Faculty position for Developmental Writing. Gayla currently serves as a Production Director for a select team of niche artists, leading creative projects, fostering team cohesion, building trust, and ensuring high-quality execution.

Gayla holds a Bachelor of Arts in Literature, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and a Master of Arts in Leadership in Teaching, combining expertise in human behavior, critical analysis, and educational leadership. She is RBLP-T certified, demonstrating a commitment to resilience-building leadership and the development of high-performing teams.

  Dr. Jake Ferry, PsyD, is a U.S. Army Special Forces veteran with a wealth of leadership experience in both the private and public sector. His civilian experience includes an extensive background in consulting, program management, operations management, and process improvement having served government, commercial, and non-profit clients. His educational background includes a Doctoral degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management. He is also an Authorized Training Partner for RBLP Leadership Certifications.

A lifelong learner with a passion for self-improvement, Jake is dedicated to helping individuals unlock their full potential and thrive in their lives and careers. With a strong interest in psychology and personal development, he believes that success isn’t just about working harder—it’s about working smarter, building the right mindset, and developing the skills needed to grow professionally and personally.

 Alvin served 41 years in the US Army and retired as an O5/Lieutenant Colonel. He has served in many roles in Command and Staff positions, Instructor, Observer-Controller-Trainer, and as an Officer in Acquisition Corps in Contracts and Program Management. 

Alvin earned the Resilience Building Leadership Professional-Trainer (RBLP-T) in January 2020, and has been assisting and training clients since January 2020 in all three levels of the RBLP Certification Program. He actively works with various time zones to support clients on their RBLP journey. 

He has worked with all branches in DOD and several civilian organizations. Alvin was selected as the RBLP instructor for the pilot program with the Canadian Armed Forces for a selected sample number of their personal in the RBLP as part of their evaluation of the RBLP Program. 

He has earned the following certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP); ); Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP), Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA); Stanford Certified Project Manager (SCPM), DOD Level-II in Program Management; DOD Level-II in Contracts Management, DOD Black Belt and Green Belt certification; Association of Supply Chain Management (ASCM) – Certified in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM) and Certified in Transformation of Supply Chain (CTSC). 

Alvin had a career as a Project Manager roles at The Boeing Company in Commercial, Military and Space Exploration programs; Vestas (Wind), TechnipFMC (oil-gas), and retired from the US Army as Acquisition Program Officer and is currently a Program Manager in Supplier Development in the Defense Industry. 

He earned an MBA in Finance from Pepperdine University and Master of Project Management (MPM) from Keller Graduate School of Management and graduate of DOD Program Management Course. 

Alvin is also currently an adjunct faculty at several universities teaching project management courses, organizational theory, finance, and leadership courses in both graduate and undergraduate programs. 

Alvin is an avid reader of many topics and enjoys tennis and golf. 

James is a six-year U.S. Army veteran, retired 20-year law enforcement supervisor, public speaker, instructor, suicide prevention and wellness advocate, and mentor & coach for transitioning veterans, first responders, and their family members. He is deeply passionate about supporting these groups and helping them thrive in their personal and professional lives.

James holds a Master of Science degree in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership from the University of San Diego. He is also a Resilience Building Leadership Brand Ambassador, Resilience Building Leadership Professional Trainer (RBLP-T), and Certified Project Director.

In addition, James is licensed to sell life insurance through RED Financial in California, leveraging a broad network of resources to assist clients with their life insurance and retirement goals. He is currently finalizing his CA BSIS Private Investigator’s License and is a certified Trauma Resilience Coach through the Tactical Resiliency USA  Academy.

With a diverse and well-rounded background, James is dedicated to empowering others to achieve success. He is also committed to philanthropic efforts and giving back to the community. James serves in several key nonprofit board positions and continues to make a lasting impact through his leadership, advocacy, and commitment to helping others.