We bring decades of facilitating and devising transformational programs.

  • Andrew Gaines PhD, Founder & Retreat Leader

    Andrew is a theatre and communications professor at Grays Harbor College, drama therapist, and accomplished theatre director/designer. His 15 years of experience facilitating men’s work across the United States demonstrates his passion for creative transformation for individuals and communities.

  • David Govaker MD, Founder & Retreat Leader

    In addition to successful teaching and leadership careers in the healthcare system, David accrued decades of experience leading self-development retreats and teaching and mentoring other leaders. He serves as the international curriculum curator for the New Warrior Training Adventure.

  • Rick Coate MS, Retreat Facilitator

    Rick is an educator and psychologist in the education system. He values his commitment to self-care, family, and friends. He brings a background in counseling together with his passion for men’s health, equity and 20 years of men’s group experience. In addition, he connects to nature and the world through bicycling and backpacking.

  • Andy Laken, Retreat Facilitator

    Andy has spent 30 years in software, and is cofounder at a healthcare affordability startup. He feeds his passion for service, mentoring, and facilitation through 15 years in Mankind Project, 20 years in the Plum Village meditation community, study with the Conscious Leadership Group, and other frameworks. Andy loves cooking, gravel biking, sleeping outside, and music.

  • Jay Welch, Retreat Facilitator

    Hailing from San Diego, Jay specializes in guiding men to overcome their deepest challenges, shatter self-imposed barriers, and carve a path to genuine empowerment.

  • Cole Gaugler, Retreat Facilitator

    Cole has worked as an AV Systems Integration installer for the residential market for 20 years. From an early age he has had an interest in self improvement. In 2018 he formally entered into men’s work through EVRYMAN and has co-lead a weekly group since. In his free time he enjoys getting out in nature, breathwork, cold exposure, and creating music.