Board & Officers
XOXS Foundation is governed by a board of leaders whose experience spans athletics, wellness, entrepreneurship, land strategy, and nonprofit governance.
Brent Browner
Brent Browner is a nationally recognized athletic leader, former collegiate track All-American, and former professional athlete whose career reflects excellence at the highest levels of competition. One of the most successful high school football coaches in history, he has led teams to more than fourteen state championships and four national championships, earning a reputation for building elite programs grounded in discipline, character, and long-term development. In addition to his athletic leadership, Brent is a family business owner, bringing real-world insight into entrepreneurship and organizational leadership. At XOXS Foundation, he advises on youth mentorship, family wellness initiatives, and guidance for student-athletes and families navigating the NIL landscape, while serving as both a strategic advisor and a trusted public ambassador.
Brian Pauling
Brian Pauling brings decades of leadership experience spanning energy, nonprofit governance, organizational development, and ethical leadership. He has served as a managing partner in private enterprise and as the former CEO of a national youth organization, with deep expertise in compliance, risk management, and institutional accountability. In addition to his executive leadership, Brian is an accomplished musician, published author, and poet, whose creative work reflects a lifelong commitment to expression, discipline, and human development. At XOXS Foundation, he helps guide governance structure, transparency, and long-term strategy while serving as a trusted advisor in leadership development, values-driven decision-making, and mission alignment.
Nick Lewis
Nick Lewis is a fitness entrepreneur, former NCAA athlete, and Co-Founder of XOXS Foundation with a proven track record in building high-impact wellness brands. He is the founder and owner of New Era Fitness, a performance training company recognized for its work in youth athletic development, wellness programming, and health education. Nick has successfully built and scaled a performance-based brand serving athletes, families, and community partners, bringing real-world insight into brand development, program execution, and sustainable growth. At XOXS Foundation, he leads the design and execution of wellness initiatives—including seasonal youth programs and fitness-based community activations—focused on empowering families, developing healthy habits, and creating pathways for long-term success.
Joshua Jordan
Joshua Jordan is a creative solutions specialist, land strategist, and systems builder whose work bridges real estate development, philanthropic infrastructure, and long-term community empowerment. As Co-Founder and Board Chair of XOXS Foundation, he serves as the chief architect of the organization’s vision—designing integrated pathways that align land, capital, workforce development, and youth opportunity into a single, durable ecosystem. Joshua leads high-level land acquisition strategy, capital relationships, and cross-sector partnerships, ensuring that philanthropic mission and economic sustainability reinforce one another rather than compete. Known for building institutions—not just initiatives—he is deeply committed to developing future leaders and creating platforms that generate generational impact for families and communities.
