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I am from a little bit of everywhere but I call Sarasota, FL home! I have been a competitive cheerleader since I could walk so I’ve always had fitness as a part of my life. Outside of work I love to hangout with my friends and family by the pool or beach and coaching cheerleading! My favorite food is my moms steak or sushi! I graduated from Belmont University with my Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and minor in Strength and Conditioning.
Although I currently live in Cookeville, TN, I was born and raised in Sharpsburg, GA. I played baseball my entire childhood and into college, and my involvement in sport introduced me to fitness. I fell in love with fitness from the get-go. I have always enjoyed moving my body and hitting a hard workout, but even more than that I love helping others pursue their own fitness goals. If I’m not at the gym, I’m spending time with my wife and our two very spoiled French Bulldogs.
I was born and raised from Greensboro NC. I grew up doing gymnastics and got into power and olympic lifting in high school.
I’m currently in college working on my Bachelors in Public Health. Helping people improve their healthy has always been one of my biggest goals. I love to see people walk in the gym, accomplish a new movement or kill a workout and leave with a smile on their face. The IronTribe community is absolutely amazing, the support and drive one gets from coaches and other members is what pushes me to try my best every day.
I’m originally from Toledo, Ohio where I obtained my BA in Communications at the University of Toledo. I had always played sports growing up but fell in love with fitness when I saw how it changed my life in 2010 and I am still in this industry today because of all the lives I get to help change.
I realized I wanted to make a career out of fitness so I continued to graduate school at Michigan State University where I majored in Health Communication: Fitness and Wellness. I’ve been certified in personal training through the American Council on Exercise as well as nutrition counseling.
As the manager of Iron Tribe Belmont, I get to mentor my team and start the life changing journey of Iron Tribe with new members. I love pizza, sports, playing golf and hanging out with my wife and our 2 children!
My Iron Tribe journey started in 2009 when Forrest Walden--the Founder and CEO of the brand--invited me to workout in his garage. I'd never experienced that kind of camaraderie, fun and results from fitness ever before. My wife joined me, we both got hooked and were founding members when the first Iron Tribe location opened in 2010. I got passionate about the business side of Iron Tribe after learning about the initial franchise concept. Being a very happy client, I knew it worked. I believed in it so much, I sold my previous marketing agency in 2014 to devote my full-time effort to expanding Iron Tribe to the Greater Nashville area.
The last 10 years have been an amazing ride as we've impacted thousands of lives through five fitness communities. I'm most proud of our talented team who've become seasoned leaders in delivering an awesome experience for our clients. My wife and have been married for more than 25 years and are the proud parents of three sons (and a golden retriever). Outside of work, I enjoy being active in the outdoors, music and serving in ministry.