James founded Functional Fitness in June of 2020. His own fitness journey and transformation started January 1, 2017. He committed to a New Year's resolution which resulted in about 70 pounds of weight loss and has continued to pursue a better version of himself even today. He is married to Cassie, the co-owner of Functional Fitness, and they have 5 children. James says, "Striving to be fit and active helps him show up better as a husband and a father!" His transformation inspired him to help people with their fitness goals and make an impact in their lives as well. James is certified in Fitness Coaching, Sports Nutrition, Strength and Conditioning, and Corrective exercise. His experience ranges from young athletes at age 8 to people wanting better quality of life at age 85. A fun fact, his favorite hobby is wakeboarding which yielded a serious shoulder injury and surgery. His recovery has helped him connect with his clients that are recovering from injuries and help them recover into even better movement patterns. He wants to help you become a better version of yourself!