Meet Our Team

Led by Experience. Driven by Mission. United by Purpose.

At Invictus, our strength is in our people. Behind every class taught, every program launched, and every life impacted is a team of passionate leaders, instructors, and advisors committed to helping individuals rise above life’s challenges.

From our hands-on martial arts instructors and educational staff to our visionary board members and organizational leaders, each person plays a vital role in advancing our mission to build strength, character, and community—physically, mentally, and spiritually.

This page introduces the dedicated individuals who steward the vision of Invictus with excellence, integrity, and heart.

Our Board of Directors

Matthew Antkowiak

CEO and Executive Pastor

Stephanie Antkowiak

CFO and Teaching Pastor

Lindsay Melton

Secretary

Our Board of Advisors

Richard Tomancik

Chairman of the Board

Lisa Britt

Board Member

Gary Hilliard

Board Member

Daniel Phipps

Board Member

Chris Stroup

Board Member

Our Instructors

Grandmaster Matthew Antkowiak

8th Degree Black Belt and Chief Instructor

Master Stephanie Antkowiak

6th Degree Black Belt and Lead Instructor

Sensei Kelsey Stotler

1st Degree Black Belt, Kids Program Director, Lead Core Combatives Instructor

Chris Stroup

Senior Brown Belt and Assistant Instructor

Johanna Tomancik

Senior Brown Belt and Assistant Instructor

Sophie Phipps

Senior Brown Belt and Assistant Instructor

Richard Tomancik

Brown Belt and Assistant Instructor

Sheri Tomancik

Brown Belt and Assistant Instructor

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