Christopher joins Phoenix Fitness after a 10-year service as a decorated veteran of the US Air Force, where he served in Iraq and was selected for a special duty assignment on the USAF Honor Guard. While assigned to the USAF Honor Guard he was certified as a Calisthenics & aerobics instructor for the purpose of maintaining the fitness standards of his squadron. Chris served in roles as a Missions & Operations Manager for the USAF Drill Team where he expertly orchestrated over 200 physical training sessions for 46 ceremonial guardsmen, resulting in a 100 percent pass-rate and was selected as Guard of Honor member for former President Gerald R. Ford’s funeral service. Chris is a graduate of the Airmen Leadership Program, Air Force Physical Leadership, Advanced PT Leadership Programs and holds an associate degree from the Community College of the Air Force.
Chris was raised in a military home and lived abroad throughout his youth. He has worked locally in real estate, garnering varied awards associated with sales goals, and has learned the nature of working with varied clients to maximize the benefits to each client’s unique needs. In his transition to civilian life, Chris graduated from the HITUni (High Intensity Training) certification program, specializing in safe, efficient, and effective exercise – precisely what Phoenix Fitness espouses is ideal for physical fitness – and holds the InForm Fitness Power-of-10 Certification.
Chris is recently married to his wonderful wife Emily and is a resident of West Virginia.