Meet the Dream Team
In order to accomplish any great Dream, you need a Dream Team. Meet the members of Rod Hutchin's IRON Dream Team. They are the reason he was able to accomplish the otherwise impossible goal of completing the IRON MAN course in June 2018 and again in 2021 in Hawaii! We want to thank each one of these incredible people for their dedication and support to this Dream.
Becky SampsonNational Media directorCreator of Upping Your A Game - C.A.P.S. © Process. Radio Show Host, Author, Coach, National Speaker and Trainer. Becky is a Social Media Specialist, graphic designer and a branding expert. After having lost 130 lbs 7 years ago, her real passion is helping people fulfill their dreams by Upping their A Game in their lives. She sure is a mover and a shaker by nature but a tender hearted friend, to many, at the core.
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Steve & Kathy VucovichApple Athletic ClubOwners of Apple Athletic Club and owner of 12 Planet Fitnesses throughout Utah and Idaho, Steve and Kathy are passionate about watching people achieve their personal physical goals. It's a life long pursuit of their to provide a save, clean place for people to reach beyond themselves to achieve transformation. Highly successful business people who involve themselves a lot in community events even their over 200 employees consider them family.
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Gray AUgustusBills Bike & RunPart owner of Bills Bike & Run in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Gray is passionate about helping people get what they want by spending the time needed to customize gear for each customer. He is heavily involved in the triathlon community and sponsoring various races. Former runner himself, he knows what it takes to be a WINNER.
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Doug SwansonBILL'S BIKE & RUNCo-Owner of Bill's Bike & Run and oversees the daily operations of 2 locations. Doug is passionate about his involvement in youth football leagues which came from him being a former coach. He is part of a league that oversees 500 teams both locally as well as nationally.
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BOB JOHNSONOWNER - SUBWAYPresident and owner of 9 south eastern Idaho Subways, when Bob heard Rod's story, jumped on board and even to train along side of Rod and be apart of the race. He and his wife love to travel and are highly respected by his employees.
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Mike ManwellCo-Owner of SubwayCo-Owner of 9 south eastern Idaho Subways. He handles the day to day activities of all local Subways. Mike is highly energetic and leads with his humor. The great thing about Mike is his employees talk very highly of him not to mention, that his humor is infectious.
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mark FaldmoPresident of Columbus TravelMark and his business partner Larry Gelwix started Columbus Travel over 35 years ago and as a result now share their knowledge and wisdom in the travel industry by being on a multitude of talk radio shows around the world. Mark is highly sought after for travel arrangements, tours and packages.
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Larry GelwixColumbus Travel Agency
Co-Owner of Columbus Travel for the past 35 years. As a result of him being a successful High School Rugby coach, he lead his teams to 18 National Championship which the movie, "Forever Strong" was based on. He is highly sought after as a public speaker, leadership trainer and author.
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Doug WestEndurance Coach
Co-Owner of 3 Points, a personal and business development company. Highly sought after on a national level and facilitator of the mastermind group for the Iron Dream Team. He is Rod's personal Accountability Coach.
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Maria PriceHealthy Kneads Massage
Maria is incredibly passionate about helping people heal through the touch of massage with her business called Healthy Kneads Massage. She has a vast knowledge and skills she has developed over the years to accommodate and help people in a variety of ways. Through her caring heart and abilities, she has built herself quite the clientele.
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Landry HarperKey BankLandry is security licensed and has worked in the banking business for years working with high profile customers. He enjoys the process of helping people with their finances and is now the Branch Manager for Key Bank.
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Steve GardnerCore TrainerSteve grew up in Idaho his whole life, he took an interest in exercise science and went on to get several types of certifications in training. With what he has learned, he loves to be an important part of the process of transformation in his clients lives. He believes motivation and hard work are the way to success.
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Moses KinikiniCardio TrainerAs one of the contestants on the hit reality show Biggest Loser, Season 11, Moses learned the power of hard work. Now as a Cardio Trainer, at the Apple Athletic Club, he finds joy in assisting others in achieving their own personal weight loss and conditioning goals by motivating others through boxing. Through Moses' personalized training techniques in cardio boxing, Rod has been able to strengthen his reflex coordination which helps him in all 3 of areas needed to complete the Iron Man Course.
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KelLi ShupeSwim Instructor
Kelli was born and raised in Idaho Falls, Idaho and started competing in swimming at the age of 8. She began teaching at a local pool at the age of 13 and has continued teaching and coaching for the last 18 years. Her love of swimming began with her father who competed in the Olympic trials and encouraged his children to learn and love the sport too. Kelli is also a lifeguard trainer for the American Red Cross. She has a love for helping those learn the skills needed for swimming and for lifesaving.
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Mike TaylorTRIATHLON TRAINER
Mike and his wife are avid Triathlon athletes. He is heavily involved in the Triathlon community and in supporting those desiring to break free of the limiting beliefs. As a triathlon trainer, at the Apple Athletic Club, Mike is the mastermind behind Rod's personal triathlon training program. He has provided a detailed, training schedule around Rod's personal needs given his medical history for his success in Kona, Hawaii.
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Liza LUgoMarketing Director @ AppleLiza is a local to East Idaho and loves her hometown. She has participated in many community events since she was a child, being raised in a political family helped her strengthen and develop her talents with her peers. Liza survived life threatening illness and is now an aspiring author. She is currently the Marketing Director for Apple Athletic Club and lives to give back to those battling life struggles!
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Tyler PorterPorter Pro MediaTyler grew up in Idaho Falls and developed a passion for film and marketing at a young age. He founded Porter Pro Media, along with his wife, in 2013. Porter Pro Media is a creative marketing agency based in Idaho Falls.
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Tavann YoungPorter Pro MediaTavann grew up in Idaho Falls and has worked in the advertising industry for over 5 years. Tavann loves spending time with his family and taking rides on his motorcycle.
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Tyson DanielsGrease MonkeyTyson and his Wife Angela Daniels own and operate your East Idaho Grease Monkey locations. They have 3 beautiful fun daughters that keep them busy with dance, cheer and gymnastics. Tyson grew up in Salt Lake City and moved to Idaho Falls in 2000. Tyson Daniels has a passion for the automotive business and individual growth. He loves working in the community and developing relationships with his customers and colleagues. Tyson purchased the Grease Monkey franchise 2014 and is growing the business. Tyson has two decades of experience in the oil change business and now brings his passion for excellence in customer service to his Idaho Grease Monkey operations.
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Jim RhoadesIsAgenixJim started out as a teacher both High School and College teaching health, nutrition,and the miracle of the body.
Formerly Jim was the President and CEO of an international nutritional company and in that capacity was taught by some of the world's top biochemists, nutritionists, and master herbalists for more than a decade. He was invited to speak at a symposium at Harvard Medical School with representatives from over 50 universities. His subject was “The state of nutrition in our foods today and why we need nutritional supplements.” He and his wife Kathy are the proud parents of 8 children and have 24 grandchildren. He makes his living making a difference in the lives of thousands of people. |
Joe mathesonTriathleteAs one of the top triathletes in the Eastern Idaho area, Joe Matheson joined the Anyone Can Tri group over the summer to help mentor new triathletes. There, he discovered the he and Rod shared a similar level of passion to the sport of triathlon. Known for his extravagant race reports, Joe will be helping document and write Rod's journey to the finish line in Kona, Hawaii.
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Dr. Drew BrazierLicensed PsychotherapistDr Brazier is Client Zero. Before earning his doctorate of psychology and becoming a certified fitness nutrition specialist, Dr Brazier lost over 160 lbs and sustained his own lifestyle transformation. Dr Brazier has helped thousands of people sustain weight loss, overcome diabetes, and break through weight plateaus. Dr. Brazier has created a model combining Brainspotting and loss techniques, which helps people work through trauma and other psychological/physicological barriers.
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DANIEL HUTCHINSMARKETING TRIACTIVE SPORTSHard worker, does marketing and distribution of products and services for TriActive Sports. Is a son of Rod's and one of his biggest supporters. Daniel is a fellow triathlete, he is excited for the journey his father is about to take.
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Kim EvansIsagenixKim has been with Isagenix over 15 years since August 2002. She was the face of Isagenix the first eight years because of her outstanding transformation having released 152 lbs and she has encouraged and inspired thousands of people both directly and indirectly.
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Don WestEndurance CoachDon West, Co-Owner of 3Points LLC, is a performance coach and mentor. He has taught and mentored hundreds of individuals, business owners and couples. His ability to share a message
and storytelling move audiences and creates lasting change. He has worked as a consultant for Elite Military Special Forces and Law Enforcement SWAT from various regions around the world. As a certified master hypnotist, a student of Neuro Linguistic Programming and Human Needs Psychology Don is able to understand how to identify what is keeping a person from moving forward and help them discover for themselves the need for change. |
Niki Starr BaumanMilitary OperationsNicole Starr Bauman, "Coach Niki" as she is known by her followers, is a US Military veteran, having served honorably in both USAF and the Army National Guard. She is proudly married to Robert Bauman, also an honorable Marine veteran and Naval Academy graduate. Long after suffering a devastating back injury, cutting short her military career, she was grateful to start her own Isagenix business and has lived gratefully since. She serves as the Military Liaison for the Iron Dream Team and is honored to be a part of this team.
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Dr. Paul ArcieroScientistDr. Paul J. Arciero, DPE (Doctor of Physiology of Exercise), MSc, MSc, FACSM, FTOS, is a tenured full professor and Director of the Human Nutrition & Metabolism Laboratory in the Health and Exercise Sciences Department at Skidmore College. When not in the lab, Dr. Paul can be found leading a resistance training session or a yoga class (he’s certified in two styles of yoga!), coaching a pro athlete or an Olympian on nutrition and fitness, or competing at the national level in various athletic events including tennis, platform tennis, running, cycling, and triathlons.
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Eddie GarciaMotivationalIn 2013 Eddie Garcia was taken to urgent care with what he thought was severe flu like symptoms. The diagnosis from the blood work was kidney failure. He was rushed immediately to the hospital and was within hours of dying. He was later diagnosed with flesh eating bacteria and Antoinette was told he was not going to live and ultimately lost his hands and feet and now inspires others to not give up despite challenges. Truly motivating and inspiring his will to share.
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Tiffani TaylorArtistTiffani Taylor is an American painter who resides between Savannah, Georgia and Paris, France. She is best known for her rich textured paintings and original hand-painted pottery.
Tiffani holds advanced degrees in Painting and Art History from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). In 2011, she opened her eponymous gallery in historic downtown Savannah. Tiffani’s work is shown in galleries internationally; including the Salvador Dali Museum. Additionally, it is included in the collections of Vogue’s André Leon Talley, designer Diane von Furstenberg, Pierre Cardin, Oprah Winfrey, SCAD President Paula Wallace, Philanthropy Legend Barbara Tober, The Hilton Savannah Desoto and Memorial Hospital. |