Being able to help people improve their lives is an incredible privilege.

As an athlete with a serious interest in science, I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science, double-majoring in Spanish. Afterward, I headed to Chicago to get a taste of the big city’s training lifestyle and never looked back.

There's something uniquely satisfying about watching someone make progress with their health, and in return, their happiness. Facilitating that life-altering improvement makes me feel awesome. That's why I'm dedicated to continuing my education. I regularly take advantage of workshops and classes that both refresh and expand my knowledge. I'm a curious geek who's genuinely concerned about the cutting edge of fitness and the well-being of the people I serve.

Teaching people about their own bodies, empowering them with facts and skills that they can use for the rest of their lives, and building relationships that are mutually rewarding is a life I would never trade away. It's great to have the opportunity to work with a variety of people in a beautiful city, and I'm committed to keeping my brain and body in tip-top shape for your benefit as well as mine.

Miscellaneous facts:

  • I love spending time with my wife, my sons Callan and Gavin, and of course, my dog, Penny.

  • I enjoy running and biking along the lakefront; such a beautiful city we live in.

  • I completed The Second City's improv program; Levels A through E with on-stage performances!

  • I prefer not to diet. Rather, my intake is in moderation. I eat healthy, but I also make room for pizza, burgers and sweets!

  • My favorite Olympic sport to watch is track and field, especially the 100m-400m relays; the athletes are phenomenal.

  • One of my favorite books is Born to Run by Christopher McDougall.

PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

  • 4 Olympic Distance Triathlons

  • Chicago Marathon

  • Tough Mudder

  • Men's Health Urbanathlon

  • other races, including 5Ks and half-marathons

My certifications:

  • National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT)

  • Resistance Training Specialist Master (RTSm)

  • American Academy of Sports Dietitians and Nutritionists Certified Nutrition Specialist (AASDN)

  • Power Plate Acceleration Academy Level 1

  • American Heart Association CPR/AED Certified

  • Muscle Activation Techniques Jumpstart Specialist