"In Loving Memory" Chad Osborne
Chad passed away in April 2023.
Chad brought 35+ years martial arts training to The Men's Collective and his passion to help men be better men.
He had 3 blackbelts and opened 3 fight gyms, including bringing cage fights to the Beaumont Club (Westport). Chad witnessed martial arts change so many lives and knew this is a must for all men.
After years of struggling with relationships and 1 failed marriage he dedicated himself to learning everything he could about human nature and how it affects the dynamics between men and women.
"I am continually learning and looks forward to making you guys better fighters, improving your relationship game and helping you find what it is you were meant for on this planet."
We miss you Brother.
Derek Ruffin
Derek brings a diverse skill set and wide range
of experience to his clients and business. He is a former Kansas City Police and SWAT team officer and designated marksman with experience in the area of dynamic entry, hostage / barricaded subjects as well as primary response for presidential and dignitary motorcade details.
Derek also works as a RN-BSN in the Kansas City metro area emergency departments. He has utilized his skill set to respond to emergency crises including COVID in hot zones in New York City and Houston Texas during the initial outbreak.
Derek is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Leo Pecahna as well as a 3rd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do / Hapkido. He has served as an ACCT defensive tactics instructor for the National Law Enforcement Training Center, teaching law enforcement /security officers nationwide and from around the globe.
Derek also owns Ground Zero Brazilian Jiu Jitsu/Self-defense which teaches a wide variety of techniques, pulling from his over 30 years of martial arts experience.
Jon McGraw
Co-Founder of Vision Pursue & Former Professional Athlete
Jon co-founded Vision Pursue after its principles radically shifted his mindset, performance, and overall life experience.
He’s since guided and assisted in the successful application of these principles inside hundreds of corporate teams and sports franchises.
He’s a sought after keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and Performance Mindset trainer.
Before Vision Pursue, Jon played 10 years in the NFL, plus completed business management and entrepreneurship programs at Harvard Business School and Wharton Business School.
Caleb Rogers
Caleb's mission is to develop character and values in individuals and organizations to create peace, power, performance and prosperity.
In 2015, Caleb was called to a new mission and began his career in mental coaching. Within a year he moved from working with amateur fighters to top UFC professionals and coaches. He went onto to become a Master Hypnotist from HMI, the leading Hypnotherapy school in the world. Business grew as sales professionals and executives began to reach out for insights into champion mentality and improved performance.
Today he has helped 100’s of individuals including multiple World Champions, Super Bowl Champions, American Ninja Warriors, small business owners, and executives, elevating them to a place of PEACE, POWER, and PERFORMANCE.
Caleb's company is Mental Sensei and continues to flourish as he helps men all over the world step into their power.
David Klick
David Klick has helped scale 6-, 7-, and 8-figure companies and divisions, combining sharp operational strategy with deep spiritual grounding. Known for bringing clarity in chaos, he operates at the intersection of leadership, emotional intelligence, and inner alignment.
In 2021, David was pulled into the heart of men’s work. He saw how emotional suppression and spiritual disconnection were undermining performance and peace, and began developing tools to change that.
He is the creator of the S.W.O.R.D. Method, a system for emotionally intelligent conflict navigation, and author of two books: The Bubble Theory and Emotional Intelligence for Men.
David is the founder of Waybearer of Light, a 32-year planetary mission to eradicate evil, restore inner sovereignty, and rebuild systems from the inside out. The movement trains men and women to walk in spiritual authority, emotional precision, and divine leadership, beginning with themselves.
He holds space with uncommon precision, integrating:
- Physical training and tactical discipline
- Emotional empathy and masculine polarity
- Spiritual protection and energetic sovereignty
His background includes firefighting, EMT, police diving, high-angle rescue, law enforcement, business sales, and team scaling.
David’s mission: Eradicate evil. Restore peace.
Stephen Howe
A tactical expert, business builder and leader of men, Stephen brings a heart to help other's grow and expand on their God given talents and gifts on Earth.
Whether that's climbing 1000'+ tall radio towers, shooting weapons from under cover or jumping off cliffs for adventure and charities, Stephen is a wealth of knowledge and talent.
We are so thrilled to have Stephen as part of the executive Leadership team at the Men's Collective KC.
Hold on tight, the Stephen show is about to launch!