Tranquility Ocean Adventures

Where Meaning Becomes Movement

About Us

Meet the people behind Tranquility Ocean Adventures.

Dustin Shepherd

Forged through experience. Committed to service.

Dustin Shepherd

Dustin Shepherd brings a lifetime of leadership shaped through military service, education, and personal reconstruction. His work centers on building systems that translate lived experience into structured support for others. He does not approach this work as theory. He approaches it as a responsibility guided by the belief that those who have navigated complexity have an obligation to help others find their way through it. His mission is to create something real, grounded, accountable, and built to serve those who need it most.

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Racheal Adkins

Forged through adversity. Driven to protect.

Racheal Adkins

A trauma survivor and retired family law attorney, Racheal dedicated her career to protecting children and supporting families navigating some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Her work placed her at the intersection of personal crisis and legal systems, giving her a clear understanding of both the individuals seeking help and the structures meant to serve them. Racheal brings a steady, protective presence shaped by lived experience, and a commitment to ensuring that those who cannot advocate for themselves are not left without support.

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John Schlag

Hardened by Fire, Dedicated to Resurrect

John Schlag

After serving more than 30 years in the United States Army Infantry, a career that spanned two wars and multiple combat tours in the Middle East, John transitioned into education earning a master’s degree in special education where he worked with high school students in special education settings for over a decade.

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Troy Adkins

Perseverance and determination to succeed.

Troy Adkins

Troy is the Founder of E2E Automation, a digital product studio that has launched and maintained five websites and two mobile apps. A former Solutions Consultant at Nuix and U.S. Army Sergeant with tours in Germany and Afghanistan, Troy brings a unique blend of technical expertise and disciplined leadership to his role as Board Secretary. His background spans DevOps consulting, software development, and military service as a Senior K9 Handler at Fort Huachuca.

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