FCA Staff
Jim Brown
Area Representative
Jim Brown joined FCA in 2021 as an Area Representative with Miami Valley FCA focused on Clark and Champaign Counties. Jim is a former high school and NCAA DIII two sport varsity student-athlete who was never familiar with FCA during all of his years as an athlete.
Following graduation, Jim spent more than twenty-five years working with children, teens, young adults, and families as a counselor, mentor, therapist, and program manager.
When he began attending youth sporting events supporting his nieces and nephews, he observed we have “lost our way” in much of the arena of youth sports. Jim sees FCA as a vital element in restoring the “heart and soul of sports.” Jim and Monica, his wife of 31 years, reside in Springfield, Ohio and are lifelong residents of Ohio.
Advisory Board Members
Ronny E. Shumaker, MBA
Board Chair
COACH SHU, INC.
Board Chair
Leadership Development and Practice Operations
Ronny Shumaker is an experienced leadership development coach who partners with executives and managers to further develop their leadership skills. Ronny’s passion to give back to his community has provided him with opportunities to successfully enhance the leadership skills of countless people throughout his career.
Ronny’s forty years of experience in business leadership and management has enabled him to establish a proven record of successfully implementing new, and enhancing established,leadership strategies. Ronny brings valuable experience applicable to the total picture of successful leadership, client satisfaction and operational processes. He has served in a variety of leadership roles ranging from Controller to Executive Director, as well as the Chief Operating Officer.
Ronny has an MBA, with a concentration in Management, Innovation and Change, as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, both from Wright State University. He has been privileged to serve on several professional and non-profit boards of directors. Ronny spent many summers coaching youth baseball in his community. He is the proud father of four children and grandfather of eleven
Monica Brown
Retired Civil Service
Monica Brown is a proud board member of FCA. Monica is a lifelong resident of Clark County and graduate of Greenon HIgh School. Monica played youth and high school sports. She received her undergraduate degree from Wright State University majoring in Social Work. Monica retired from the City of Springfield following thirty-two years of public service. She has been married for thirty-two years to her husband, Jim, who serves as the Area Representative with Miami Valley FCA serving Clark and Champaign Counties. She continues to be an avid sports fan watching her nieces and nephews, and younger brother play, and now coach.
Dave Marshall
Retired Educator
Dave was born and raised in Clark County graduating from Greenon High School, Miami University, and later the University of Dayton. Sports has always been a part of Dave’s life playing baseball from age eight through his freshman year in college. Dave also coached at all levels. His combined experience provided the thrill of participating regardless of the outcome. Dave became familiar and first served FCA as a huddle advisor at the high school and collegiate level. Dave has seen up close how our youth today are being attacked and this inspires his continued support of FCA and its growth in Clark and Champaign Counties. Dave has been married to his wife, Jenny, for 52 years and they are the proud parents of two adult children.
Greg West
MBA
Assistant Vice President - Retired Synchrony Bank
Growing up in Fairborn, Ohio, Greg along with his five older brothers, was constantly playing a variety of sports. He played baseball, basketball, and ran track. His passion was basketball and just happened to marry the love of his life who played for Wright State University. As the youngest in his family he knew that in life and in sports, you have to fight for your position. Growing up as the underdog, it meant that he had to fight for every ounce of respect when it came to sports.
He and his wife Angie raised two daughters that both played sports in school. One went to State in High Jump and was a 1,000 point club scorer as well as District Champ in soccer, while the other was a starter in Volleyball. He was fortunate to be an AAU, Volleyball, and Track coach supporting his daughters athletic journeys. Though he did not attend college playing sports, he started at Wright State where he met his wife and finished his undergrad at the University of Dayton with a BA in Psychology.
He then received his MBA from Urbana University. He worked for Synchrony Bank for over 30 years before his retirement. He is currently the Greenon Athletics Boosters president and is an avid Pickleball player.He recently became PPR Certified as an Instructor and Coach in Pickleball. He grew up in the church where his mother was the daughter of a minister who established a church in Harveysburg, Ohio in the late 1940’s. He is proud of his spiritual heritage and was blessed by a miracle at a very early age. He recently started a non-profit as well, and is active in his church and other volunteer opportunities. He and his wife will be celebrating 30 years of marriage in August and recently became grandparents for the first time.
John Schmersal
John Schmersal lives out his faith through leadership, coaching, and community service. He and his wife, AnnMarie, are proud parents of Ethan, Owen, and Emma, and together they share a deep commitment to building faith-centered connections within their community.
John serves as the Boys Middle School Basketball Coach at Northeastern, where he strives to instill teamwork, discipline, and Christ-like character in young athletes. In addition, he is the Director of the Jr. Jets Basketball Program, a ministry affiliated with United Church of South Vienna, helping young players grow both in skill and in faith.
As the co-founder of Wakening Water Sports, a water sports ministry designed to bring people together through faith, family, and fun, John and AnnMarie have created opportunities for fellowship and spiritual growth centered around shared passions. Their vision is to use water sports as a tool for connection, healing, and testimony.
John has a strong desire to use his God-given strengths to bring communities together and build an environment that reflects the love, unity, and joy of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. His heart for mentorship, leadership, and service makes him a natural fit for the FCA mission of leading every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Christ and His church.
Justin Mohler
Justin Mohler is married to his wife, Tera, and together they have four children — Zane, Emelia, Weston, and Iris.
He is an active member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Springfield, Ohio, where he has served in several leadership roles including Church Council, and as a member of both the Stewardship and Endowment Committees.
Justin is involved in the church’s men’s discipleship program, which focuses on helping men strengthen their relationship with Jesus Christ with the goal of becoming better husbands, fathers, friends, and leaders.
Outside the church, Justin has spent many years coaching youth athletics. Some of his fondest memories as a coach are the moments when the team was circled up, holding hands, and praying together before or after a game.
Professionally, Justin is a business owner whose firm specializes in tax consulting. In his work, Justin strives to serve others with the same purpose and commitment that guide his faith and family life.
He then received his MBA from Urbana University. He worked for Synchrony Bank for over 30 years before his retirement. He is currently the Greenon Athletics Boosters president and is an avid Pickleball player.He recently became PPR Certified as an Instructor and Coach in Pickleball. He grew up in the church where his mother was the daughter of a minister who established a church in Harveysburg, Ohio in the late 1940’s. He is proud of his spiritual heritage and was blessed by a miracle at a very early age. He recently started a non-profit as well, and is active in his church and other volunteer opportunities. He and his wife will be celebrating 30 years of marriage in August and recently became grandparents for the first time.
Brandy Fyffe
MBA, BS, PTA, MT, CLT
Director of Rehabilitation, Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital
Brandy Fyffe serves as the Director of Rehabilitation at Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital, where she has dedicated the past 13 years to delivering high-quality physical therapy and athletic training services to patients across Clark County. With a career rooted in both clinical excellence and community connection, Brandy brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and leadership to her role.
Originally from DeGraff, Ohio, Brandy grew up in a close-knit Christian family with her older sister and younger brother. A multi-sport athlete, she excelled in volleyball, basketball, and softball during high school. Her passion for athletics continued into college at Shawnee State University, where she played softball and was named Conference Player of the Year and NAIA All-American in her senior year.
While at Shawnee State, Brandy met her husband, Chad Fyffe, a Springfield native and baseball player at the university. Chad is now a teacher at Global Impact STEM Academy. Together, they live in Springfield and are proud parents of four children—Chase, Logan, Brenna, and Colton—who share their parents’ love of sports and strong ties to the Kenton Ridge community.
Their children are active in academics and athletics at both the high school and collegiate levels. Chase attends Youngstown State University, majoring in Physical Therapy and competing on the swim team. Logan studies Business and plays baseball at Missouri State University.
Brenna, a member of Kenton Ridge’s State Championship softball team, will attend Ohio University to major in Marketing and play collegiate softball. Their youngest, Colton, is a multi-sport athlete at Kenton Ridge, participating in football, baseball, and basketball.
In addition to her professional work, Brandy has spent over a decade coaching her daughter’s travel softball team, while Chad has coached their sons’ baseball teams. Together, they co-own Home Plate Sports Academy —a facility offering baseball, softball, and soccer lessons, as well as CrossFit and strength training programs for all ages.
Brandy’s commitment to community service is deeply rooted in her faith. Raised in a church and school that emphasized ministry and giving back, she spent many years teaching Sunday school and is passionate about expanding the influence of Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) in Clark County. With her background and connections, she hopes to continue making a lasting impact through both faith and sports.
