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 2 year old daughter named Grace and are currently opening up their home through foster care. In his free time, Brad loves to surf, mountain bike, and try new coffee shops with his wife.
Maria Roberts
Area Representative | North 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 currently serves as an Ambassador in the north San Luis Obispo county area by discipling female athletes.
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.
Heather Yakligian
Admin | Central Coast
Heather began working with Central Coast FCA in March 2024. She was brought to the area for school where she graduated with a degree in Experience Industry Management from Cal Poly.
Her love for the Lord and heart for the athletic community made taking the job an easy decision. Her prayer for this ministry is to see every athlete come to saving faith in Jesus Christ, and to use their God given gifts to glorify the Lord and extend the Kingdom.
One of her favorite verses is Ephesians 2:8-9: "For you are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift, not from works, so that no one can boast."
Brandon Lambert
Area Representative | Santa Maria Valley
Brandon came on staff with FCA in November 2019 and serves as the Area Representative for the Santa Maria Valley. He is a coach for youth sports and is active in his local church, specifically leading in the men's ministry. He is a passionate father. Brandon grew up on the central coast and studied Business at Allan Hancock College. He has been living and serving in the Santa Maria Valley for the last 13 years. Brandon is married to Jennifer and has three children Dyllan, Taylor & Audrey.
Michelle Waltz
Administrative Assistant | Santa Maria Valley
Michelle came on staff with FCA in November 2023. She was born in Kansas City, moved to California in 1990 and has lived on the Central Coast for 28 years. In junior high and high school she played basketball, afterward attending college and graduating from Azusa Pacific College. Michelle has a daughter who is currently in college and plays collegiate volleyball. She enjoys spending time with her family and volunteering at her church in Kid’s Ministry. She’s excited to be a part of the FCA family!
Elijah Swanson
Ambassador | Santa Maria Valley
Elijah came on staff with FCA in the summer of 2023.
Landen Miller
Ambassador | San Luis Obispo
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.”
Ryan Brunsell
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.
