Brad Zimmer

Area Director

Central Coast

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Maria Roberts

Area Representative

North SLO County

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Landen Miller

Area Representative

North SLO County

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Cady Johnson

Administration and Events

Central Coast

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Ryan Brunsell

Soccer Club Director

Santa Maria Valley

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Ricardo Velarde

Ambassador - Baseball
San Luis Obispo
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Elijah Swanson

Ambassador

North SB County

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Andrew Salvador

Ambassador

North SB County

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Hannah Rock

Area Representative

San Luis Obispo

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Chris Sapey

Prospective Area Rep

North SB County

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Natalie Aguilar

Ambassador

Lompoc

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Tara Sanchez

Prospective FCA Sports Director

Central Coast

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Brad Zimmer

Area Director | Central Coast

Brad has been on staff with FCA since September 2021. Born and raised on the Central Coast, Brad was a multi-sport athlete in high school before attending college at Point Loma where he graduated with a degree in Business and Nonprofit Administration. 
Through the influence of mentors and a variety of international experiences, he developed a heart for ministry and serving others. Brad's favorite part about working for FCA is discipling young men, being able to coach basketball, and all the free pizza. 


He and his wife, Sam, have a 4 year old daughter named Grace, and a 3 year old son named Wade. In his free time, Brad loves to run, mountain bike, and try new coffee shops with his wife.

Maria Roberts

Area Representative | North SLO County 

Maria first started volunteering with FCA while she was a youth leader with a local church where she led small Bible study groups and discipled young ladies. 

She grew her roots on the Central Coast when she attended Cal Poly SLO and graduated as a Biological Science Major with a concentration in Marine Biology. Her involvement with collegiate ministries and mission conferences changed the trajectory of her career and life. A heart to disciple the young generation and desire to serve the church lead her to local, international and overseas ministries.

Maria loves a good book, deep conversations, a hike on a beautiful day, and her latest joy playing disc golf. She loves being a mom and enjoys doing life with her young adult children Jahleel and Hallei.

Landen Miller

Ambassador | North SLO County

Landen began working with FCA in September of 2024. Born and raised on the Central Coast, he played many sports in high school. Landen had the opportunity to play college football at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. He was there for a year when he was called back to the Central Coast and to ministry. He is attending Masters University online and getting his bachelor's degree in biblical studies. He is also an Assistant Coach for Templeton football. Landen is most passionate about discipling young men just as he was discipled by his football coach.


One of his favorite verses is Revelation 1:17-18: "Don’t be afraid. I am the First and the Last, and the Living One. I was dead, but look-I am alive forever and ever, and I hold the keys of death and Hades.”

Cady Johnson

Administration and Events | Central Coast 

Cady first joined FCA in 2022 and has served as Administrative Assistant for 3 years. She attended Cal Poly SLO and graduated with degree in Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration. She has worked for various ministries and Christian camping over the last 10 years and truly enjoys serving others.

Cady loves being a stay at home mom and seeing her three kids grow as well as serving in ministry alongside her husband Dave.

Ryan Brunsell

FCA Sports | Soccer Sports Director

Ryan Brunsell has been married to his lovely wife Jamie for 12 years and lives in the Orcutt area with his 4 children and 2 dogs. He loves the Lord Jesus Christ and enjoys passing along discipleship to the youth in our community. He's a college graduate of San Francisco State and played soccer at Oxnard College. Ryan enjoys coaching, traveling and lake activities! Ryan was led to FCA by the Holy Spirit to disciple coaches and athletes on the soccer fields.

Ricardo Verlarde

Ambassador | FCA Sports Baseball

Ricardo has served as a pastor for more than 20 years and is honored to be the Operations Director at Calvary San Luis Obispo, California and the Central Coast FCA Baseball Ambassador. He is currently working on a Bachelor's in Biblical Studies and Leadership at the Calvary Chapel Bible College online courses. Ricardo and his amazing wife Lulu have four children. They are passionate about building a local community where they can continue to raise their kids and prepare them for what God has for them in their lives. 

In 2007 they landed in Temecula, CA, where they served together the community, planted a Church and began serving as a board member of International Christian Adoption. In 2021 planted another Church in North County San Diego where he begin serving as the Director of Communications for The Barnabas Group.  Following his recent move to the Central Coast, he joined FCA staff in 2025. 

Elijah Swanson

Ambassador | Santa Maria Valley

Elijah came on staff with FCA in the summer of 2023. A graduate of Righetti High School, Elijah now serves as an Ambassador as his alma mater. 

He also serves the community at the Boys and Girls club and as a football official. 

Hannah Rock

Prospective Area Rep | San Luis Obispo

Hannah Rock is an Area Representative in San Luis Obispo, where she is building relationships with student-athletes; walking alongside them as they grow in their faith. 

Originally from Colorado, she earned her degree in Health and Exercise Science and has a heart for faith, fitness, and mentoring others.
With experience in event coordination, education, and wellness, Hannah is passionate about creating spaces where students feel known, supported, and encouraged to pursue Jesus wholeheartedly. 

One of her favorite verses is Proverbs 4:18:
“The way of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, which shines ever brighter until the full light of day.” 
This verse reminds her to be a light to the world and seek after God's glory.

In her free time, Hannah enjoys being outdoors and spending quality time with friends and her church community.

Chris Sapey

Prospective Area Rep | North SB County

Chris was born and raised in England before moving to Santa Maria in 2022 to pursue his dream of playing football. Along the way, he faced and overcame many obstacles that shaped his faith and character. During his time at Allan Hancock College, Chris competed in both football and track while also leading his campus FCA Huddle.

Although Chris was raised in a Christian household, he didn’t fully surrender his life to Christ until he was 18 years old. Since then, his life has been radically changed, and his desire to know and follow Jesus continues to grow.


Chris graduated in 2025 with an Associate of Arts degree in Recreation Management. During his time in America, he has been involved in several ministries, including First Christian Church High School and First Christian Church Young Adults, which have deeply impacted his walk with Christ. His love for Jesus and passion for sports ultimately led him to FCA. His favorite part of FCA is seeing students grow in their faith, playing games together, and of course — the pizza.


Chris recently married his wife, Dani, and they have a dog named Daisy. In his free time, he enjoys watching and playing sports, trying new food spots with his wife and friends, golfing, and fishing.

Natalie Aguilar

Prospective Ambassador

Natalie, born and raised in Lompoc, is a recent Lompoc High School graduate where she lettered in three sports. In addition to FCA, she is a college student and also on staff at Lompoc Foursquare church. Natalie has a passion for sharing her love for sports and Jesus with coaches and athletes!

Favorite verse is Philippians 4:6 
“Do not worry about anything instead pray for everything, tell God what you need and thank him for what he has done”
God is in control of everything so we do not need to worry! Praise him and give him thanks in the good times and in the bad times!