Meet the MenLiving team.

Jonathan Baral

Jonathan grew up in Sydney, Australia, but now lives in Dublin, Ireland, where he moved in 2013.

Donald Bialkowski

I grew up in a blue-collar family marked by intergenerational depression and an often absent father.

Andre Bouey

Andre is a husband, father, brother, son, and friend.

Dan Bulf

Dan is an expert facilitator and awareness generator.

Luis Candela

For over fifteen years, Luis Candela has worked in marine science as an oceanographic mooring technician aboard…

Rustin Coburn

Rustin is a Colorado-based community builder, retreat creator, dog dad, artist, snowboarder, and power industry…

Jake Epstine

Jake grew up in the 50s, which was not a nurturing era for little Gay boys.

Will Farmer

Will lives in Roanoke, Virginia.

Myles Slaughter Fey

Along my path I’ve discovered a personal mission to connect the head, heart and feet.

John Flowers

John is a proud lifelong Illinoisian who made a career from supporting roles in the legal world.

Edward Gudas

Edward grew up in the northern suburbs 40 minutes outside of Chicago.

Ian Halim

As a younger man, Ian loved working on his high school newspaper, studying Greek philosophy and leading hikes for his…

Will Haskin

Mid-Western born and raised, William is a Chef, husband, and volunteer.

Harry Hitzeman

Harry joined MenLiving in 2023 with a desire to open himself up to new opportunities and to make new friends.

Peter Huizinga

Peter was born and raised in the Netherlands and then attended college and lived in New Mexico for 16 years.

Patrick Kalscheur

Patrick is a peacemaker.

Dan Kemp

Dan is a Dad, an entrepreneur, innovative educator, business owner, and is also proud to be a MenLiving facilitator.

Brett Linzer

For 25 years, Brett has served as an internist and pediatrician in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.

Tom McCue

For nearly 30 years, Tom has worked in the financial services industry, consistently serving in client-facing roles.

Paul McHugh

For more than forty years, Paul owned and led a real estate development company consisting of brokerage, construction,…

Yitz Miller

From Hybrid Vehicle Prototype Management, to CyberJudaism, to Trust-Restoration Psychology, to Anti-Gerrymandering…

Tony Molina

Board Member

I’m grateful for the opportunity to connect with other men and engage in meaningful conversations on a regular basis.

Frank Naugo

Board Member

My own personal development story began when a dear friend lent me a book on yoga.

Mike Patterson

Mike grew up in the Chicagoland area and now resides in the Siskiyou Mountains of Southern Oregon, where he lives in…

James Reily

In high school, I had the epiphany that relationships require vulnerabilty: Love is inextricably linked to the…

Mike Rosen

Mike previously worked in a variety of roles in finance, business development, and project management.

Rob Rubin

Rob currently resides in Elmhurst, IL is married and has 2 children.

Jason Samatas

A long-time Chicagoan, Jason now lives in a part of the country he’s always dreamed of living: near the mountains.

Jeremy Samatas

Jeremy’s work in hospitality has been a lifelong passion.

Eric Schuster

Eric grew up in Chicago as a socially reserved middle child.

Jared Schuster

Raised in a spiritually connected household, Jared’s early experiences fostered emotional awareness and vulnerability.

Perry Studevent

For over twenty-five years, Perry worked in higher education and non-profit organizations.

Frank Tirado

Frank facilitates MenLiving circles for Spanish-speaking men, creating spaces for growth and authentic dialogue.

Erik Treese

Heart-centered, mission-driven!

Jeff Tress

MenWalking Western New York Leader

Hello; my name is Jeff Tress, and I’m very grateful I found MenLiving during a hard stretch back in 2021.

John Vriese

John is a lifelong learner, loves to travel, and is a loving partner, friend, and husband to Mairi, who he’s been with…

Paul Ward

Paul is a leadership and life transitions coach, adjunct professor, and hot air balloon pilot.

Chris Willett

Chris views life as an opportunity for fun and always invites himself and others to not take everything so seriously.

Shawn Woodin

Shawn became a MenLiving member is 2021.

Bill HattendorfIn memoriam

Bill grew up in the northwest Chicago suburbs, did college and law school in Georgia, and lived in New England for the…