Joshua Daniel
RETIRED RANGER & GREEN BERET
JD has 20 years of Special Operations experience with 7 combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as two deployments to Central and South America.
He serves as the Lead Instructor for all Counter Culture Solutions engagements, including courses, workshops, private training, and speaking events.
Kayla Daniel
ENTREPRENEUR
Kayla is an NTA-Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Executive Assistant. Her professional focus spans holistic nutrition, habit formation, and children’s education, with an emphasis on practical, sustainable systems that support real life.
Kayla manages logistics, coordination, and execution across Counter Culture Solutions, ensuring courses, people, and details stay aligned — nothing functions without her.
Johnny Hammans
ENTREPRENEUR
Johnny has 10 years of entrepreneurship experience, and owns Sharp Top CrossFit. He's a CrossFit Level 3 Trainer and Healthy Steps Nutrition Coach.
He specializes in fitness, nutrition, habit building, coaching, leadership, and management.
Ariel Hammans
ENTREPRENEUR
Ariel has 10 years of entrepreneurship experience, and owns Sharp Top CrossFit. She's a CrossFit Level 3 Trainer and Healthy Steps Nutrition Coach, and earned a BS in Health Promotion.
She specializes in fitness, nutrition, healthy habits, leadership, and management.
Willie Freeman
GREEN BERET
Willie is an Active Duty Green Beret with a combat deployment to Africa and a non-combat deployment to South America. He's a National Rugby Champion, and earned a BA in International Affairs.
He specializes in Advanced Marksmanship, Sniper, CQB, Small Unit Tactics, and Mobility.
Zachary Garner
FORMER GREEN BERET
Zack is a retired Green Beret with 4 combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as Interagency deployments to Syria, and Central and South America. He's told his story of survival on the The Catalyst Collective Podcast, Mike Drop Podcast, and MEDEVAC Podcast, and completed the 7x Project.
He specializes in Advanced CQB, Hostage Rescue, communications and Personal Security.
Dr. Barbara Thompson
Operational Psychologist
Barb is an Operational Psychologist and Special Operations Veteran with experience in Guantanamo Bay and at the US Army JFK Special Warfare Center and School.
She specializes in Walk Without Fear and Purpose Trek, as well as the growth and development of individuals and businesses, using assessments and coaching across both public and private organizations.
Jerry Runion
Former Special Operations Aviation
Jerry is a former 160th Special Operations Aviation Crew Chief and current Chief of Operations at a local small business.
At Counter Culture Solutions, he instructs across multiple programs, including the Mountain Survival Course, Walk Without Fear, and Purpose Trek, bringing real-world operational experience and steady leadership to every course.