Meet the Vanguard Team: A Deep Dive Into Our Coaches and Their Expertise
Transforming Leaders. Forging Excellence.
At Vanguard XXI, we don’t just train leaders—we shape transformative ones. Our coaching team is composed of deeply experienced professionals from the military, business, education, and nonprofit sectors. What unites us is a shared mission: to transform leaders, forge excellence, and win.
Meet Our Coaching Team
Dr. Anthony Randall
President & Founder, ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
Dr. Randall is a transformative leader and the visionary behind Vanguard XXI. With over 17,000 professionals coached across the U.S. Army, Special Operations, MLB, Fortune 100/500 companies, and higher education, he brings a rare depth of experience and a commitment to ethical leadership development.
Dr. Phil McKinney II
Senior Vice President of Operations, ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Executive & Mentor Coach
Phil is a seasoned leader in ministry, higher education, and leadership development. With expertise in coaching, spiritual direction, and counseling, he brings 30+ years of experience and certified training in DISC, EIQ, and Prepare/Enrich assessments to support individuals and teams on their growth journeys.
Rick Mattson (ACC)
With 25+ years in global corporate leadership, Rick is an award-winning strategist and instructor, specializing in organizational transformation, strategy management, and high-performance team development.
Javier Lopez (ACC)
A retired Army battalion commander, Javier brings over 20 years of expertise in leader development, curriculum design, and organizational growth—now coaching leaders to reach peak potential.
Damien Mason
A dynamic communicator and Special Operations veteran, Damien leverages his 26 years of military experience to empower individuals and organizations in high-stakes environments.
Dr. Art Finch
An operational and clinical psychologist, Art is a national expert in executive assessment, team optimization, and personality-driven leadership development. His work supports elite teams across military, federal, and corporate domains.
Court Whitman (PCC)
Director of Mentor Coaching, Court brings 2,000+ hours of coaching experience to help leaders tackle complexity and drive meaningful results in high-performance contexts.
Dr. Kim Zovak (MCC)
Kim is a global leadership consultant and coach passionate about multiplying impact. Her expertise supports nonprofits in building cultures of coaching and leadership development.
Mike Rauhut (PCC)
Author, coach, and educator, Mike’s work spans life transitions, executive coaching, and team development. His influence extends to senior leaders in business, government, and the military.
Our Collective Expertise
The Vanguard XXI team comprises ICF-credentialed coaches (MCC, PCC, ACC) with over 10,000 collective coaching hours. Our diverse backgrounds span corporate leadership, military service, non-profit management, and higher education, enabling us to serve clients in high-performance environments, including executive C-suites, special operations, and professional sports.
Why Vanguard XXI?
Whether you’re a senior executive, a transitioning veteran, or a mission-driven organization, Vanguard XXI offers unmatched expertise in coaching, leader development, and organizational transformation. Our team is credentialed, combat-tested, boardroom-proven, and purpose-driven.
Learn more about our team: vanguardxxi.com/our-team
