Meet the Trainers of Level Up

Fitness & Training

Certified personal trainer, weight loss specialist, corrective exercise specialist and Stretch coach (certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine).
8 plus years of experience working with a variety of clients from ages 6-85 years old.
24 years of personal experience in fitness, with a journey shaped by overcoming nearly two decades of substance abuse
Found a life purpose in helping others through fitness, which played a crucial role in his own recovery
Believes health encompasses physical, mental, and emotional wellness, all realms of health are interconnected.
Self-published author of Consciously Improve Your Health And Fitness: A Guidebook.
Integrates these wellness aspects into his coaching to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives.
Enjoys spending time with his wife and 4 bonus sons, and helping his wife with rescuing animals.
Hobbies include playing men's fastpitch softball, and weightlifting.
Favorite quote "Would your future self thank you for what you're doing today?"

Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) for nearly 2 years.
Involved in fitness for 18 years, with over 11 years dedicated year-round with a deeper commitment.
Achieved sobriety on 8-15-13, leading to significant positive life changes and a deeper connection with self.
Joined Level Up Fitness team, turning a small goal into a career reality.
Experience building personalized fitness programs for diverse clients (women, men, and children), leading to growth both professionally and personally.
Believes in continuous learning and improvement to benefit both self and clients.
Finds fulfillment in helping others feel better physically and mentally while achieving their goals.
Enjoys family time, daily adventures with his rescue dog Daisy, and values his wife of nearly 20 years, Gerri, as a strong support in his journey.
Hobbies include fastpitch softball, occasional construction work, and rock hunting with his wife.
Favorite quotes: “Can’t Never Could” and “Find Every Silver Lining,” emphasizing a positive perspective on life.
Aspires to age gracefully and maintain an active, enjoyable lifestyle.

Discovered passion for exercise in middle school through cross-country running.
Competed in cross-country and soccer in high school, developing a deep love for fitness.
Earned a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Central Michigan University (CMU).
Experienced a major setback from a horse-riding accident, resulting in a broken ankle and extensive recovery.
Rediscovered a passion for helping others with fitness goals while working with a trainer, Adam, during recovery from injury.
Graduated from CMU in 2019 and worked in Cardiopulmonary Rehab.
Currently holds a full-time position in the IT department at Covenant.
Pursuing a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration.
Trains clients in spare time.
Enjoys spending time with horses, gardening, and reading fiction books.

- Personal trainer on the LIFT team with over two years of experience.

- Has been working with Adam for about four years.

- Currently a sophomore at GVSU, studying Exercise Science.

- Plans to specialize in group fitness and personal training.

- Equestrian and secretary of the GVSU Equestrian team.

- Was Miss Sanford 2023 and is a signed model.

- Traveled to Europe in summer 2024.

- Motivated by helping others and making a positive difference in their lives.

-NASM personal training certification

- Trainer for 5 months!

-Fun facts: I enjoy playing basketball, golfing, and fishing in my free time

- Firsthand experience rehabbing from an ACL tear.

- Current college student working towards a degree in social work.

Quote: "Life begins at the end of your comfort zone" Neale Donald Walsch