Will Heath, Fonder of Sherpa

Will lives about 45 minutes northeast of Dallas with his wife, Ali. Married since 1999, they have three incredible daughters.

He is a respected voice on the topics of succession and transition—having led global conversations, commissioned national surveys, and walked with ministries around the world. Will brings a thoughtful presence and a steady hand to leaders navigating what’s next.

Meet the Team

Mike Dsane

Guide

Mike, Sky, and their two boys live in California. He is the Lead Pastor at King's Harbor Church in Torrance.

Mike is a gifted communicator and intentional leader. He brings a practitioner’s perspective to coaching—actively using Sherpa’s tools with his own team to ensure everything he offers is practical, grounded, and real-world tested.

John Edie (JD)

Guide

JD lives in Ozark, MO, with his wife of 31 years, Rhonda. They have three grown children.

He’s served in ministry since the late ’80s, leading in roles from student pastor to senior pastor. JD has a unique ability to cut through the clutter, distill complexity into clear insights, and name what matters most—bringing clarity and confidence to moments that feel anything but.