Journey

After working as a software engineer for 10 years, I was sedentary and overweight, so I found a local boot camp and lost over 40 pounds. When I realized I was losing weight but not getting stronger, I discovered CrossFit , and I've never looked back. The community and the constant challenge to get stronger while learning new skills is what keeps me going. As a coach now I can also help others, but we're all on the journey to health and fitness together. If that doesn't bring a tear to your eye, I don't know what will......

• CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
• CrossFit Gymnastics
• CrossFit Weightlifting
• General Awesomeness
• Kills it in a viking hat

Journey

I have been chasing fitness for most of my life, but didn't find a successful methodology until I found CrossFit in 2015. Like many people I started exercising in my garage, and found some success, but not enough. In 2017 I joined CrossFit HellCat and haven't looked back. In HellCat I found great trainers and an amazing community that have supported my journey. I have a passion for CrossFit and helping people become better versions of themselves for long lasting health and fitness.

• CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
• Seems like a sharp dresser

Journey

I was bred, born and raised in Texas and now live up in north Conroe. I’m married to my Beautiful Trophy Wife, Stacie, since 2003 and have 4 awesome Chitlin’s. My work background consists of serving in the United States Marine Corps from 1993-1997 active duty and the reserves from 1997-2001, Houston Police Department 1998-2002 and now work for the Department of Homeland Security since 2002. I grew up playing baseball, soccer, cycling, running track/cross country and tossing a few weights around but ultimately always veered more towards running in order to favor my strengths in endurance. A great friend of mine, Dick Douglas, introduced me to CrossFit several years ago. Once I really jumped in head first and started learning what true health and wellness was I was hooked! I joined CrossFit HellCat back in the garage days, when they were the only CrossFit box in the Conroe area. CrossFit HellCat brings back the comradery, family, brotherhood and friendly competition that I loved about the Corps. My goal is to do my 100 burpees on my 100th birthday at CrossFit HellCat!

Creds

• CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
• CrossFit Adaptive Training
• CrossFit Gymnastics
• CrossFit Running
• CrossFit Weightlifting

Journey

My journey into health and wellness began in elementary school when I started participating in traditional martial arts. As a teenager I sought a more challenging sport so I took up kickboxing, earning the opportunity to compete abroad in countries such as France and Canada. After I stopped kickboxing I aimlessly exercised while pursuing my bachelor's degree. In 2011,while in my second year of college I found CrossFit and never looked back. In June of 2012 I earned my Level 1 certification in CrossFit and began teaching the sport of fitness. Throughout my college years I tested my CrossFit training in different events to include CrossFit competitions, Olympic Weightlifting competitions, and ultramarathons. In 2014 I graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Communications. Six months later I used my foundation of knowledge developed in college in addition to my fitness developed by CrossFit to become an officer in the United States Marine Corps Reserves. I started training with the CrossFit Hellcat crew in the summer of 2017 and found a strong community that I wanted to be a part of. Most recently I earned my Level 2 certification in CrossFit in June of 2017 and was promoted to Captain in the United States Marine Corps Reserves in December of 2018.