Committee Members
Finance Committee:
Matt Phillippi
Jamie Harpster
Steve Hawker
Operations Strategy Committee:
Steve Hawker
Jamie Harpster
Matt Phillippi
Tyler Brokamp
Scott Thomas
Jordan Stoltzfus
Operations Committee:
Jamie Harpster
Steve Hawker
Mike Miller
Mike Race
Jordan Stoltzfus
WoodStack (Software) Committee:
Zoe Laventhol
Jamie Harpster
Scott Thomas
Steve Hawker
Hand Tool Haven Committee:
Joan Lilly
Jamie Harpster
Steve Hawker
Ashley Pieper
Mara
Iaian Thompson
Eric Whetstone
Seth Kopald
Jordan Stoltzfus
Bobby Robinson
Jane Robinson
About The Team
Tyler Brokamp
Director of Marketing
Tyler is a marketing leader passionate about mental health advocacy and driving meaningful change. They currently serve as the Head of Search at Grey Matter, where they design strategies to help businesses grow. Throughout their career, they have run growth marketing programs for agencies and startups across the U.S.
With a Master’s degree in Marketing from Santa Clara University and a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems from the University of Cincinnati, Tyler brings both education and hands-on experience to their work.
Outside of work, Tyler stays active playing golf and pickleball, hunting for unique treasures at antique stores, and tackling DIY home projects with his wife, Isabella. These hobbies reflect his love for problem-solving, teamwork, and creativity.
Tyler is excited to join the nonprofit’s mission, using their voice and experience to empower individuals and communities through better mental health support.
Scott Thomas
Director of Cyber Security
Scott brings two decades of strategy, operations, and program management experience in tech to Plane Wellness. Though his early career focused on in international development, most notably in the U.S. Peace Corps, Scott relocated to the San Francisco Bay area to pursue an MBA at Santa Clara University and has held roles in organizations of varying size and complexity from venture capital and startups to Fortune 500 companies. His passion for managing organizational risk is demonstrated by his status as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Open Fair cybersecurity risk quantification practitioner. Scott is also a Certified Information Security Manager and holds a Certified Cloud Security Professional designation.
Raised in a family with two generations of military service and around his aunt and uncle’s woodshop and antique store in Timmonsville, SC, Scott’s support for Plane Wellness’s mission was a natural, and enthusiastic choice.
A long time CrossFit and Krav Maga practitioner, he can also be found out and about in the beautiful California wilderness, usually among the peaks of Mt. Tam or the sea cliffs in Point Reyes.
Zoe Laventhol
Director of Engineering
Zoe grew up in Oakland and Berkeley, California and began her career in environmental nonprofit work in the Bay Area, where she researched and advocated to reduce harmful chemicals in consumer products, and ran an AmeriCorps program implementing community and municipal climate projects across the state of California. Her love for hands-on, practical work led her to software development in 2022, when she moved to Spain to study with CodeOp, a coding school for women, trans and nonbinary people breaking into tech. She’s been building from there ever since — continuing to work with mission-driven organizations and now bringing that commitment to Plane Wellness, where she’s excited to build digital tools for the people who build real-world things! And to build community and care in the process. Outside of work, she enjoys practicing aikido, cooking, eating, learning languages, and occasionally dancing.
Steve Hawker
Chief Operations Officer
Steve has enjoyed a long career in high-tech product development, gained initially as a hardware engineer and then as a product manager, in audio, semiconductors, and telecoms. His most recent focus has been on smartphone and web apps in the social impact space.
He has held management positions in Engineering, Operations, and Product Management. Steve has launched many successful products for blue-chip clients such as Verizon Wireless, Motorola, AT&T, Red Hat, and Palm.
Steve has an MBA from Santa Clara University and a BSEE from the University of West of England. He recently completed the Allstate Foundation Nonprofit Leadership Essentials course.
Steve first picked up a plane at secondary school in England and has been tinkering every since. He also has a passion for leadership and mentoring and will readily discuss the relative merits of Star Trek captains. He can often be found playing guitar and mandolin for Seabright Morris, a dance team based in Santa Cruz, CA.
Matthew Walsh
Director of Course Delivery
Matthew Walsh is a lifelong enthusiast of making things, a furniture maker, and an educator based in Perth, Ontario, Canada. He is the owner of Rosewood Studio, a fine woodworking school that has been welcoming students since 2002. At Rosewood, Matt organizes class schedules, oversees course delivery, works with visiting instructors, and teaches students ranging from complete beginners to experienced makers. A hand-tool enthusiast, he believes learning to work with traditional tools in traditional ways remains just as important as understanding modern tools and practices.
Before entering woodworking education full time, Matt served in the Canadian Armed Forces, gaining years of leadership experience through several roles. His service shaped his appreciation for teamwork, responsibility, and creating environments where people can learn and grow. Through teaching, he has seen how making something by hand can develop patience, confidence, and a stronger understanding of personal capability. He understands firsthand the importance of working with your hands and the lasting impact it can have on how people see themselves. He is proud to support that work as Plane Wellness’s Director of Course Delivery.
Zack Thompson
Director of Instructor Engagement
Zack Thompson is the furniture maker and craftsman behind Furniture City Customs. After a successful career leading revenue teams in software, he started Furniture City Customs to pursue creative interests using traditional and modern woodworking methods. His passions include biophilic design, antique tool and furniture restoration, and seeing students light up with joy when they master a new skill or technique! He has roots in the Pacific Northwest, but currently calls Grand Rapids, MI home with his wife, Heidi and their dogs Noki (Corgi) and Zuko (Australian Shepherd).
Logan Amann
Director of Student Engagement
Logan Amann is a flight nurse and paramedic with a passion for compassionate, patient centered care. With experience across high acuity prehospital and hospital settings, he brings strong clinical expertise, leadership, and a calm presence to critical situations. Logan is dedicated to improving mental health, fostering creativity, and building stronger, more connected communities through service and engagement.
Outside of his professional role, Logan enjoys woodworking, whittling, and embracing the slower pace of life on his homestead, where he spends time with his fiancé and two dogs.