A brief personal history:
I started my exercise journey as a child watching Jack Lallane. I later found out that my grandfather was a bar bender / strongman/ acrobat in the 20s and found his muscle man picture. My parents bought me my first weight set when I was 13 and I was hooked. It was evident early in my career that I had the ability to be a world champion. I bombed at my first Nationals in 1982 and the meet director begged me not to quit as I could be a Champion one day. My passion for winning without steroids pushed me into Exercise Science in college. I got straight As and won Collegiate Nationals. My lifting / personal training / strength coaching career have always intertwined. I now have coached more than 10,000 people and have qualified for 26 Nationals. Powerlifting has always been there to save me during time of trouble in my life. I still embrace the training for meets as I hope to make the IPF Podium . I love spreading the word of health and performance that PL offers. My retirement day will also be my funeral!!

What led you to your sport:
I have always been a very competitive athlete. My gym teachers and FB coaches encouraged me to try a local meet at the Red Bank Y in 1980. Through all the ups and downs it’s been a great ride. Meeting so many great people along the way. I’m happy to have learned lessons that keep me healthy and still competitive.

Achievements:
IPF World Champion 2002. 2006 2017 WDFPF World Champion 1995. 1996 AAU World Champion 2021 National Titles ( ADFPA /USAPL) 1989 1995 1996 1997 2001 2003 2004 2005 2011 2014 2015 2016 2018 

State, National and World records:
Multiple State National Records WDFPF WR still stands (1996) AAU WR 2021 Broke 4 IPF WRs in one day (2005) First time in M1 

Accomplishments:
Masters Degree Exercise Science CSCS ( since 1990) RSCC *emeritus Numerous titles from Strength Coaching. Worked with All Pro Quenton Nelson and Heisman Finalist Kenny Pickett. 

Activities within the sport:
I love paying it forward doing grassroots meets at my gym where I referee/direct and Coach. I have coached PLifters since the 1980s. I own and operate my family facility JmpowerU since 1994.