About Us
Heroes’ Path lights a way forward for anyone who wants to make a meaningful and enduring difference, serve others, and lead with purpose. It began with a simple question: What do we do with the time we have? Even in the hardest seasons, we have seen people stand up, dig in, and leave behind something worth remembering.
We listen to those voices and study the choices they made on battlefields, in classrooms, around kitchen tables, and through quiet acts of courage no one ever writes about. We turn those moments into challenges you can hold in your hands and carry with you. From that, we built something solid: clear, hard‑earned paths anyone can walk—no matter your age or station.
This is for those who want to live with character, serve something bigger than themselves, and lead without needing to be followed. That is the future we are building, one step at a time.
The Heroes’ Path Story
Our Mission
To develop character-driven leaders by making the lessons of history and the tools of innovation accessible and relevant to all.
Our Vision
A world shaped by values-based, character-driven leadership — where every generation is equipped to serve with integrity, act with courage, and lead lasting change.
Our Why
Every day, people of all ages and walks of life seek a deeper sense of purpose and connection. We face choices that test our courage, honesty, and compassion, yet too often we lack clear examples to guide us forward.
We built Heroes’ Path because we believe the answers are already here. In the quiet strength of a teacher who stays late. In the grit of nurses working double shifts. In veterans whose greatest lessons aren’t in medals, but in daily choices after the battles are over.
We believe history isn’t distant—it’s right here, waiting to be learned from. Our mission is to make those lessons clear, personal, and powerful, and to equip every person, from every walk of life, to lead and serve with purpose.
What We Do
Learn: Bring history to life with films, podcasts, and immersive challenges.
Serve: Connect learners with real‑world leadership circles and community projects.
Lead: Equip every participant to carry lessons forward in their work and life.
Remember: Preserve stories and rituals that sustain character across generations.
Our Team
Heroes’ Path is led by a dedicated team of educators, veterans, mentors, and community builders—people who’ve learned firsthand what it means to lead, serve, and grow through adversity. Together, we craft practical, immersive experiences that translate the lessons of history into clear, meaningful steps anyone can follow.
Our advisors, board members, and ambassadors come from diverse fields: schools and universities, military and first responder communities, corporations, nonprofits, and local government. They share a common belief: real leadership starts with character, grows through action, and endures when it’s passed forward.
Every member of our team is committed to helping others walk their own path toward purpose-driven leadership, service, and legacy.
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JOHN FENZEL
FOUNDER
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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BOARD MEMBER
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
HOW TO SUPPORT HEROES’ PATH
Some stories stay with you.
Heroes’ Path shares those stories—quiet acts of courage, sacrifice, and service—and turns them into something others can carry forward.
Experience the Stories
Step into untold moments of courage. Our weekly films and interviews don’t just inform—they uncover the acts that defined character, show why those lessons still matter today, and challenge you to bring that same spirit into your own journey.
Become a Member
Unlock every film, webinar, and behind‑the‑scenes update. Members get exclusive podcasts and webinars, early access to new programs, and special Heroes’ Path gear. Your membership powers free curricula for schools and support for veterans.
Give Today
A one‑time gift or monthly donation helps us film new stories, develop free learning tools, and deliver leadership challenges to communities everywhere.
