OUR TEAM
The Men Behind the Mission
John Howell
"I helped found Herd Bull University because I believe a generation of young men is searching for purpose but being handed a broken definition of manhood. I know that road. I once believed being a man meant chasing money, status, and proving strength through the world's standards. But I discovered that real strength looks different. Real strength looks like courage, discipline, sacrifice and love -- and the greatest example of that is Jesus Christ.
Herd Bull University exists to call young men higher -- to build men who are strong enough to lead, humble enough to serve, and grounded enough to stand firm in truth. Through faith, hard work and practical skills, we help them grow mentally, physically and spiritually so they can become husbands, fathers, leaders and protectors who relect Christ in the way they live.
My why is simple: I want to help raise a generation of strong men under control -- men who don't just change their own lives, but change families, communities and generations to come. One man transformed by Christ at a time."
~John Howell, Husband, Father, Former NFL Super Bowl Champion, Business Owner, Coach
Tray Ardese
"We founded Herd Bull University because we witnessed firsthand the confusion, pressure and cultural noise confronting young men today. We saw men searching for direction yet lacking strong mentorship. We saw them wrestling with identity without a clear, biblical framework for understanding what true masculinity really is. We believe Godly masculinity is not toxic, passive or defined by culture -- it is defined by Scripture. It is strong yet servant hearted. Courageous yet humble. Convicted yet compassionate. It reflects the character of Jesus.
Herd Bull University was born from a deep burden in our hearts to see young men firmly grounded in God's word, strengthened in character and equipped to stand unshaken in their faith. We did not want to simply teach principles, we wanted to build a brotherhood where biblical truth is lived, tested and proved in everyday life.
Our programs are rooted in foundational Christian doctrine and designed for real-world application. We walk alongside young men as they navigate relationships, career decisions, integrity, leadership, purity and spiritual growth -- all through a faithful biblical worldview.
This is more than an organization to us. It is a calling. A responsibility. A mission to raise men who will live boldly, lead courageously and reflect Christ in every area of life."
~Tray Artese, Retired Colonel, United States Marine Corps
Scott Zimmerman
"My why is to forge Christ-centered warriors who rise to lead their families, our country and the Church -- shaping the world for generations to come. Strong in faith. Sharp in skill. Ready to lead, protect and stand firm for the truth."
~Scott Zimmerman, Husband, Father, Retired NFL Player, Business Owner, Coach
