Brett is a U.S. Army veteran whose service began in 1992 as a Military Police soldier. His early deployment to Panama in 1994—marked by rapid mission shifts, a volatile migrant operation, and recovering from a serious ankle injury—taught him how to protect people when everything is uncertain. Those lessons guided him through 9/11 at Fort Hood and later during two Iraq deployments: first with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard supporting the International Zone Transition Team, and later with the Texas Army National Guard as a medical planner during the withdrawal from Iraq. Across every mission, Brett carried the same commitment—take care of people, stay steady in chaos, and never leave anyone behind. Years later, Brett saw that same resilience in two of Sean’s teammates: one battling leukemia and another recovering from a devastating cycling accident. Sean wanted to help them, to stand beside them the way teammates do. Brett recognized that instinct—it was the same one he had lived in uniform. He provided the path, structure, and mission focus that became Serving to Help Cyclists (S2HC), turning Sean’s desire to help into a community built on protection, support, and hope. Today, Brett leads S2HC from Nolanville, Texas, carrying forward the mission he lived throughout his military career. The uniform changed, but the purpose didn’t: protect people, serve families, and never leave anyone behind.
Sean is the Youth Media & Communications Lead for Serving to Help Cyclists (S2HC), where he brings a clear, authentic voice to the organization’s outreach, storytelling, and community engagement. Homeschooled and deeply connected to the cycling community, Sean uses his creativity and communication skills to highlight S2HC’s mission, share the stories of riders and families, and promote bike safety and awareness across Central Texas. His commitment to helping others began early. After witnessing the impact of a serious bike accident and a leukemia diagnosis within his mountain bike family, Sean stepped forward and orchestrated a fundraiser that rallied the community and provided meaningful support. That moment revealed his natural leadership, compassion, and ability to inspire action — qualities that now define his role within S2HC. As a cyclist, Sean has already taken on challenges far beyond his age, including participating in the demanding 24‑Hour Palo Duro Canyon endurance event. His firsthand experience with long‑distance riding gives him a unique perspective on safety, equipment, and the emotional side of cycling — insights he brings into every story, photo, and media project he creates. In his role as Media Lead, Sean helps shape S2HC’s public presence by capturing photos and video at events, interviewing riders and families, assisting with social media content, and communicating the mission to sponsors, partners, and the broader community. His work ensures that ever