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
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
Ryan Brunsell
FCA Sports | Soccer Sports Director
Ricardo Verlarde
Ambassador | FCA Sports Baseball
Elijah Swanson
Ambassador | Santa Maria Valley
Hannah Rock
Prospective Area Rep | San Luis Obispo
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.
Tara Sanchez
Prospective FCA Sports Director Central Coast
For more than 10 years, Tara has had the privilege of working in Christian athletics at the high school level as both a coach and Athletic Director. Tara has pursued a specialized education in athletic administration, giving a unique opportunity to grow in the leadership, management, and development of athletic programs with the NIAAA. Through these experiences, Tara has seen firsthand the unique opportunities sports provides to build relationships, speak truth, develop leaders, and point athletes & coaches toward Jesus.
Tara and her husband Andy have raised their four children on the Central Coast, where they have generational roots. As she steps into this season of ministry, she is grateful for the opportunity to bring together two things that have been a significant part of her life: love for athletics and desire to see people grow in their relationship with Christ.
