Meet The Team

Owner | Operations, Marketing, Systems & Finance

Kate has spent over a decade coaching athletes of all levels. Her broad training background has shaped her belief that strength should be built with purpose, intention, and longevity in mind.

Kate’s approach to fitness is grounded in consistency over perfection. She believes results come from doing the simple things well, showing up consistently, and learning to do hard things even when motivation is low. Her coaching philosophy is simple: show up, be patient, and trust the process.

While much of Kate’s work happens behind the scenes, she owns the systems that support long-term growth and consistency across the gym. This includes operations, marketing, and the tools that help the team deliver a clear, aligned experience. Kate believes fitness should support real life, not compete with it. She’s especially passionate about helping people move away from the all-or-nothing mindset and build habits that evolve through different seasons of life.

Owner | Facilities & Maintenance Operations, XL Program Development

If you know, you know. Travis is the master of one liners and serves as our Head XL Coach and go to maintenance guy at The Gym. He plays a huge role in developing our youth athletes, helping kids grow into strong, confident, and capable movers both inside and outside the gym.

Travis believes progress comes from patience, consistency, and trusting the process. He brings a steady, encouraging presence to the floor and is especially skilled at meeting athletes where they are and helping them build confidence over time.

Behind the scenes, Travis is also the guy who keeps the gym running. If something needs to be fixed, he’s usually already working on it. His impact is felt daily through the athletes he coaches, the staff he supports, and the space he helps maintain.

Travis is committed to continuing to grow as a leader and role model, both for our coaching staff and for the athletes and families who walk through our doors.

Owner | Coaching Operations, Programming & Systems

Megan comes from a competitive athletic background, having played Division I volleyball at the University of Iowa. She remains deeply connected to the sport through playing in recreational leagues and coaching volleyball with the highly successful Six Pack program.

At The Gym, Megan serves as our Head CrossFit Coach, runs the @kilokwikiesworkouts program, and manages our internship program. She brings a high standard to coaching and leads by example, living out her belief of “don’t talk about it, be about it.”

Megan is passionate about health and fitness and cares deeply about creating an environment where athletes feel supported, challenged, and confident. She believes progress comes from effort, consistency, and trusting the coaching process, and she works hard to help athletes feel comfortable from day one.

Megan is committed to continuing to grow the gym, strengthen the culture, and help create a positive, welcoming atmosphere for every member who walks through the doors.

Owner | Member Experience & Nutrition Coaching

Zildjian is often the first face you’ll see at The Gym. She leads new members through their No Sweat Intro, helps them clarify their goals, and works with them to create a realistic plan to move forward.

Z is also a key part of our nutrition coaching team and has helped countless people learn how to balance their health with real life. She believes sustainable progress comes from consistency, patience, and building habits that actually fit into day to day routines.

As a goal setter and go getter, Z brings energy, organization, and care to her role. Her ability to connect with people and support them through both training and nutrition makes her an essential part of the member experience.

Owner | Iron Gorilla Operations & Equipment

Jake has been involved in the sport of powerlifting since 2015, competing and coaching athletes at a national level. His path into coaching began after his own weight loss journey, which led him to help others build strength, confidence, and healthier, more active lives.

Jake owns the strength-focused experience within Iron Gorilla Barbell. He brings a straightforward, practical approach to coaching, emphasizing effort, consistency, and getting out of your own way. His goal is to help athletes start where they are, commit to the process, and build momentum through training.

In addition to coaching, Jake oversees equipment decisions and the ongoing development of the Iron Gorilla space. He’s responsible for keeping a steady rotation of new and unique training equipment, helping ensure Iron Gorilla remains a top destination for strength training in the Cedar Valley while supporting both performance and long term growth.

Owner | Social Media & Community Engagement

Bri earned her degree from the University of Northern Iowa in Physical Education and Strength and Conditioning. She discovered her passion for fitness early on and quickly saw how transformative consistent movement and training could be, both physically and mentally.

At The Gym, Bri plays a key role in building connection and community. She’s passionate about promoting a healthy, active lifestyle and uses social media as a way to celebrate member achievements, tell meaningful stories, and help people feel seen and supported.

Bri believes fitness is about more than workouts. It’s about confidence, consistency, and creating an environment where people feel encouraged to show up as they are and keep growing over time.

Coach

Isaac was first introduced to The Gym as a high school athlete through our XL Sports Program and later returned as a coach after stepping into CrossFit himself. He brings a strong understanding of both youth development and adult training to the floor.

With an XL background, Isaac transitioned naturally into CrossFit coaching and continues to grow as an athlete and coach. He regularly competes in Olympic weightlifting and CrossFit, bringing firsthand experience with training, preparation, and performance.

Outside of coaching, Isaac works full time in insurance sales, which gives him a unique perspective on balancing training with a demanding career. He brings a calm, steady presence to class and believes progress comes from consistency and continuing to show up, even when life is busy.

Coach

Gus is a part-time coach you’ll often catch in the mornings at The Gym. Outside of coaching and training, he works full time in accounting, giving him a strong understanding of how to balance structured training with real life demands.

Gus is passionate about fitness and thrives on the competitive side of CrossFit. He brings focus, intensity, and discipline to the competitor program, helping athletes push themselves while staying grounded in good training habits.

As a coach, Gus emphasizes that progress extends beyond the workout. He encourages athletes to prioritize nutrition, recovery, and consistency, recognizing that long term performance is built on more than just time in the gym.

Coach

Megan brings a thoughtful, people-first approach to coaching shaped by her background in education. Her early career working with kids helped develop the communication, organization, and patience that now carry over into her work coaching adults.

At The Gym, Megan coaches CrossFit and FUSION classes and plays a key role in maintaining high coaching standards on the floor. She’s known for her ability to break down movements clearly, create structure within class, and help athletes feel confident in what they’re doing and why they’re doing it.

Megan values consistency, curiosity, and continual growth. As a mom, she understands the importance of modeling healthy habits and believes fitness and nutrition are powerful tools for building a strong, balanced life. Her coaching style is supportive, intentional, and grounded in helping people progress at a pace that works for them.