Speaker Bios
Jake Thompson
Compete Every Day
Jake Thompson is a leadership performance coach and the Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Every Day, a brand he started in 2011 by first selling t-shirts out of the trunk of his car.
Jake has spent more than a decade working with leaders and organizations worldwide on how to get better results for themselves and their teams. His client list includes Deloitte, Titleist Golf/FootJoy, Dallas Cowboys, and more. Jake has been featured in Forbes, hosts a podcast in the top 1% globally, and has directly impacted over 80,000 ambitious leaders.
Through his entrepreneurial sales experience, client work, and research, Jake has built a proven Influence Playbook that helps leaders improve their mindset, habits, and team development to create more influence as impactful leaders in their organization.
Jake lives in Dallas/Fort Worth with his wife, Elena, and their dogs, Sugar, Donut, & Snacks.
Mike Nilson
Gonzaga University
Mike Nilson is the Director of Performance & Nutrition at Gonzaga University and a co-owner of U-District PT. He is a fellow of Applied Functional Science, licensed sports nutritionist, and holds a master’s degree in leadership. He has taken his passion for training, nutrition and leadership and created hoopcommitment.com, which is an online resource for basketball players, coaches, and parents.
Tyler Dickerhoof
Impact Driven Leader
Tyler Dickerhoof is a renowned mentor and advisor for entrepreneurs and executives who are seeking effective leadership guidance. He has led an organization of over 250,000 individuals and supported his wife, Kelley, in becoming one of the top 5 income earners at Isagenix.
Tyler holds a degree from Cornell University and has more than 20 years of experience in starting multiple businesses that have generated over $700 million in sales. His expertise in leadership is highly sought after by leaders of all types who want to elevate their teams to new levels.
Growing up and working in the agriculture industry, Tyler witnessed firsthand the tough and challenging nature of leadership. This upbringing and experience have driven him to grow and transform himself to be able to lead and connect with all types of people, in all industries.
People describe Tyler as an empathetic, compassionate guy who is willing to be 100% authentic, face his insecurities, and help others do the same. But it wasn’t always that way. Tyler used to believe that his worth was derived from how much he knew, so his life was very much about convincing others that he knew it all. Any time he faced challenges, he would simply put his head down and push his way through them, eventually pushing away all of those close to him, too. Over the last decade or so, he's immersed himself in the world of personal development. The result? His relationships went from fractured to thriving, he discovered a new sense of fulfillment, and he accomplished things in both his business and personal life that he never even knew were possible. Now, his mission in life is to provide others with the self-awareness, the tools, and the community they need to make the same miraculous transformation.
Tyler created the Impact Driven Leader Podcast, Awaken the Leader Within Course, and the Impact Driven Leader Roundtable, a supportive community that gives members the space to be vulnerable, become wholly self-aware, and grow into the best version of themselves.
Ashlee Bradshaw, MA, LMHC, CSPC, NCC
Elite Minds
Ashlee (Lupfer) Bradshaw graduated from Carroll College in 2010 with her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and received her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Counseling from Gonzaga University in 2013. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor, Certified Sports Psychology Coach, and is also certified in Mindfulness Based
For the last seven years, Ashlee has been specializing in mental health counseling for athletes, as well as mental performance coaching, and has helped thousands of athletes across all levels of competition. Ashlee’s knowledge base of mental health, in combo with her collegiate volleyball experience, coaching history, and leadership abilities provide a unique background and framework to facilitate change in athletes of all levels.
Ryan Sawyer
Ryan Sawyer is a former national champion collegiate football coach turned mental strength coach for athletes who is passionate about partnering with parents and coaches to help develop the hearts and minds of athletes so they can reach their full potential.
Ryan played and coached football at Central Washington University and then went on to be the defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator at Eastern Washington University from 2008-2015.
Since leaving college coaching, Ryan has built two successful businesses that he continues to own. He has become a sought after mental strength coach and speaker, teaching mental toughness and resilience programs to many different organizations, including club sports teams, first responders, and many others. He lives in Spokane, Washington with his wife, Heidi, and two children, Colton and Hailey.
Dario Romero
Pro Vision Academy
Dario played for Eastern Washington University from 1997-2000. In 44 games, he tallied 22 Sacks and 40 Tackles for Loss. Dario was a 3X All-Big Sky (98’, 99’ ,00’), and 2X All-American (99’, 00’) Defensive Tackle. He ranks 9th All-Time in school history for Career Sacks. Dario was inducted into the EWU Athletics Hall of Fame in 2019. After college, Dario had an extensive professional career, playing 3 years in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins. In his 3 years with Miami, Dario played in 22 games (2 starts), and finished with 26 Tackles and 3.5 Sacks. He also played 7 years in the CFL with the Edmonton Eskimos (01’, 08’, 09’, 10’), the Montreal Alouettes (06’, 07’), and the Saskatchewan Roughriders (11’). In those 7 years, Dario played in 108 games, including 1 Grey Cup (06’). He accumulated 179 Tackles, 24 Sacks, and 5 Fumble Recoveries. He was a West Division All-Star in 2009. Dario was born and raised in Spokane, WA attending Lewis & Clark High School.
Jake Hoffman
Pro Vision Academy
Jake graduated from North Central High School in Spokane, WA. He was a standout athlete earning All-State in football and was a 2X state champion in track & field. Jake played Corner and Safety for Eastern Washington University from 2013-2017. Jake finished his EWU career with 112 Tackles, 3 Interceptions, 4 Tackles for Loss, and 17 Pass Breakups (46 Games). Jake is a 3X Big Sky Conference Champion (13', 14', 16'). In Jake's freshman year at EWU, he set the school record for pass breakups in a game(6) against rival University of Montana. That record still stands at EWU, and ranks 3rd all-time in Division 1 FCS.
Greg Peach
Pro Vision Academy
Peach played for Eastern Washington University from 2005-2008. In that span he accumulated 197 Tackles, 35.5 Sacks, and 63 Tackles for Loss. He was a 2X All-American ('07, '08), the Big-Sky Defensive MVP ('08), and won the Buck Buchanan Award ('08) for best defensive player in the nation. His 35.5 career sacks are a school record, and ranks him 9th all-time in Division 1 FCS history. His 18 sacks in the 2008 season are also a school record, and ranks him 7th best in Division 1 FCS history. Peach was voted as the 39th best male athlete in Big-Sky Conference history, and the 5th best EWU football player of all time.
He played 7 years in the Canadian Football League with the Edmonton Eskimos (2009-2011), the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2012-2013), and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2013-2015). In 93 games, Greg accumulated 223 Tackles, 32 Sacks, and 5 Forced Fumbles. He was a Team Captain in 2014 and 2015.
John Villaro
Pro Vision Academy
John attended Walla Walla Community College from ‘92-94 playing linebacker and defensive line for the football team. He finished his football career at Eastern Washington University as a defensive lineman, graduating in ‘96. He went on to become a graduate assistant strength coach at his alma mater EWU in ‘98. He then went on to coach football and wrestling at Newport HS, North Central HS, and West Valley HS. John is currently the Director of Speed & Strength at Pro Vision Academy. John is a certified USA weightlifting coach, speed & agility coach, CSCS, CFCS, and NASM CPT.