Breck Berry: Owner and Manager

Breck has been using CrossFit as his training program since the first day he tried it in February 2006.  In September 2007, he and his wife Nicole opened CrossFit Jenks.  He graduated from Northeastern State University in December 1998 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health and Human Performance and worked as a professional fitness instructor for ten years at The Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges.  His fitness certifications include: CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, CrossFit Olympic Lifting, CrossFit Gymnastics, CrossFit Kids, USA Weightlifiting Sports Performance Coach and ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist.

Breck has competed in The CrossFit Games placing 5th overall at the 1st annual in 2007, 15th overall in 2008, 28th overall in 2009 and 21st overall in 2010.  Breck placed 2nd overall at both the 2009 & 2010 CrossFit Games Southwest Regional Qualifiers.  He competes in many local runs and has appeared on the cover of the July/August 2007 Oklahoma Runner magazine.  He has competed in powerlifting and holds two Oklahoma deadlifting records through the World Association of Benchers and Deadlifters.

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Nicole Berry: Co-Owner

Nicole is a Level 1 Certified CrossFit Trainer and also holds a CrossFit Running and Endurance Sports Training Certification.

Nicole has been training and participating in running and endurance events since 2003 and CrossFitting since May of 2007.  She has competed in numerous 5K and 10K races.  Nicole is passionate about sharing her healthy, smart, and active lifestyle with others and helping people reach their full potential.

In addition to Nicole’s fitness background, she holds a BBA from Northeastern State University, Broken Arrow.

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Christina Merlo:  Trainer

Christina is a Saint Louis native who received a B.A. from the University of Tulsa and stayed in Tulsa after graduation. Christina was a dancer for 20 years, focusing on all facets of dance including jazz, tap, ballet and competitive pom. She went on to dance at the University of Tulsa and coached/choreographed for various middle schools and high schools in the Tulsa area. Her passion for keeping an active lifestyle continued after college when she joined a gym and began running. She completed her first half marathon in November of 2009 and has run in various 5-10k races in Tulsa. Christina is dedicated to fitness and fell in love with Crossfit in September 2008. The physical and mental strength she has gained since starting Crossfit keeps her wanting more day after day.  She has her Crossfit Level 1 Certification and hopes to teach people the benefits and rewards of exercise and healthy eating.

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Paige Millspaugh: Trainer

Paige is a Level 1 Certified CrossFit Trainer and also holds a CrossFit Gymnastics Certification.

Paige graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 2001 with a BA in Communications and a minor in Athletic Coaching.  After graduation, she spent eight years coaching gymnastics for Jenks Gymnastics and Jenks Public Schools.  She also completed her training in Stott Pilates and has her certification in USA Gymnastics safety and risk management.  Paige has been doing CrossFit since May of 2009.

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Matt Stowers:  Trainer

Matt is a Crossfit Level 1 and CrossFit Kids Certified Trainer.

Matt has been training at Crossfit Jenks since October 2008.  He has competed in Crossfit events as an individual and team since 2009.  Matt graduated in 2002 with a B.A. in Business Administration from Southwestern Oklahoma State University, where he was a member of the football team from 1998-2002.   With an athletic background in both team sports and weightlifting Crossfit had him from day one.  He enjoys sharing his passion for Crossfit with people looking to achieve a new level of fitness and an overall active and productive lifestyle.