David Cooper - Invictus Founder-President
David is the Founder and President of Invictus Global LLC, a consulting firm established in 2012, specializing in Executive Leadership and Team Coaching, Organizational Management, Business Development, and Franchise Expansion. As the creator of the Invictus Management System, David and his team currently consult over $445 million in client portfolio revenue, representing a diverse range of clients in 16 states and 49 cities.
With more than 30 years of experience across business, the marketplace, non-profits, and faith-based organizations, David has developed a reputation for visionary leadership and a relentless pursuit of excellence. His focus on innovation, execution, and organizational success has shaped his approach, making him a trusted advisor to businesses, congregations, students, and athletes alike. Known for his engaging, relational, and challenging style, David inspires all those he works with to realize their potential through positive, courageous choices and a commitment to Christ-centered principles.
Previously, David served as the Executive Director of Multisite Operations at the Rock Church in San Diego, California—one of Outreach Magazine’s Top 10 Fastest Growing Churches—where he played a key role in pioneering the church’s expansion and multi-site efforts. He also served as the "Franchisor" for the Rock's efforts in developing and expanding its reach. In addition, David was a nationally certified communicator and coach for Monster.com’s non-profit, Making It Count.
In 2004, David founded RPM Communications, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and in 2006, he established Crossroads Hauling, Inc., a for-profit business. He also managed a $32 million construction company in Southern California. Over the years, he has served in various leadership capacities across multiple mega church settings.
David has had the privilege of speaking and leading at conferences, churches, camps, retreats, universities, detention centers, and prisons both in the U.S. and abroad. His personal journey continues to motivate, challenge, and inspire others to pursue life success through faith, courage and dedication. Beyond the workplace, competition and training are in his blood…he is and avid martial artist, cyclist and gym rat keeping physical health and the need achieve & compete a high priority.
Above all, David’s greatest accomplishments are found in his personal life, as a devoted husband to his wife, Reesa, and father to their children, Aria and D.J. The family resides in beautiful Sarasota, Florida.
Tom Fox - Invictus Team Consultant
Tom, is a Team Consultant for Invictus and approved facilitator of the Invictus Management System. As an executive coach, and consultant, he brings over 30+ years of experience and a strong history of achievement in all sizes of organizations. Tom has a successful track record of strategic planning and developing new initiatives with efficient systems and structure. In addition, Tom has a huge heart for helping leaders and teams unlock their potential. Tom graduated from Southeastern University with a Master’s in Leadership, as well as, is StratOp, Strength Finders, and Six Types of Working Genius certified to help you achieve your goals and create an effective strategy to help you grow your team and business, or non-profit.
Tom, along with David co-wrote the E3 Strategy Experience where they work with teams to create a strategic plan with clear objectives, goals, strategies and tactics to help you grow your business. We like to say if you plan your work, work your plan, your plan will work. They use tools to help you gain perspective of your current reality, help you prioritize the essentials, and then come alongside you to help execute the plan. Every great organization plans strategically, and we can help.
Tom has been married to his high school sweetheart for 33 years. Tom and Tricia love cheering on their family, which consists of a son and daughter-in-law, a daughter and son-in-law, and five amazing grandchildren. Tom is an avid Michigan Wolverines fan, golfer and loves action movies.
Mark Stevens
Mark Stevens is a seasoned executive consultant with over 40 years of business ownership and leadership experience. He holds a master’s degree in Business Management from Pepperdine University and is a Certified Team Consultant with Invictus Global. Mark has an impressive track record as a Chief Operating Officer, having led organizations with 300+ employees, and is passionate about empowering teams and individuals to achieve success.
Prior to joining Invictus Global, Mark served as Chief of Staff at The Rock Church, one of America’s top 10 fastest-growing mega-churches. In this role, he oversaw a multifaceted organization with more than 20,000 weekend attendees, multiple campuses, a college, a K-12 school, and retail environments.
In recent years, Mark founded The Marriage Refuge, a transformative non-profit dedicated to helping couples reignite, restore, or redeem their relationships. As well, he is an avid surfer and cross-fit’er satisfying his relentless desire for competition and strong physical health!
Mark is a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He and his wife, Karen, reside in beautiful San Diego, California, where they continue to make an impact in their community and beyond.
Ed Stroop - Invictus Team Consultant
Ed is a Team Consultant for Invictus and a certified facilitator of the Invictus Management System. With a passion for leadership and team development, he delivers sound coaching and training sessions, customizing content to align with your company’s specific training objectives within the Invictus system.
Bringing decades of expertise as a Management Consultant and Instructor, Ed has provided corporate instruction for Fortune 500 companies and businesses of all sizes. A graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in Architecture, he has spent the past 36 years launching, scaling, and selling multiple successful companies while leading and managing high-performing teams.
With deep-rooted experience in the Construction and Architecture industries, Ed has overseen every aspect of business operations, from financial management to hands-on project execution. His legacy companies, originally founded in Beaumont, Texas, now thrive in Sarasota, Florida, specializing in Construction Management and Design-Build solutions.
Beyond his professional achievements, Ed is an avid outdoor enthusiast and motorcycle road dog! In addition, he has a deep passion for athletic coaching and has coached high school and pro soccer teams to championship winning success. Most importantly, enjoys life in Sarasota with his wife, Lesa, where they embrace the balance of business, family, and community.
Dr. Angela Robles - Invictus Strengths Consultant
Angela is the in-house Invictus “Strengths-Chemist” specializing in individual and team Strengths analysis. With a PhD in Leadership Development and a Gallup StrengthsFinder License and endorsement, Angela drives our Strengths Discovery process within the Invictus Management System. Leveraging her deep experience working with NCAA and MLB athletes, professional teams, coaches, and organizations, she empowers our clients to build high-performing, strengths-based teams that thrive!
Dr. Robles is a former pitcher for the University of Notre Dame softball team and professional athlete in the Italian National League, and has coached at the NCAA and NAIA levels. Her international sport experience also includes coaching and leading clinics with Athletes in Action and Competitive Edge International in China, Venezuela, and Mexico. She has taught in Azusa Pacific University’s graduate physical education program since 2002. In addition to teaching at APU, she is the President and Founder of the Forza Institute, LLC, traveling the country consulting with athletic teams and organizations and introducing them to the strengths philosophy. Notably she has worked with athletic teams of MLB-Anaheim Angels, Baltimore Orioles, Harvard, Notre Dame, USC, Washington, Arizona, and other NCAA Division I programs. Her certification, license and depth of knowledge in the Gallup Clifton StrengthsFinder inventory, combined with her background in sports and coaching, has enabled her to pioneer research on strengths-based teamwork and alignment.
Angela is happily married to her husband David Robles and mother to Rylee and Reese.
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