Chris founded CERUS in 2017 at his home in Frederick, CO. Inspired by his love of the fitness community, he is most passionate about building fitness as a lifestyle centered around people of all abilities. A former boxer and coach, Chris spent 12 years in the predictive analytics and tech world before founding the company.

Rich has been involved with Cerus since 2018 starting with the formation of the first Cerus pro team. Over the years his role has expanded to head trainer and now as Vice President over all operations in the company. Rich has been an athlete for most of his life and in his free time you can find him at the gym coaching and being a cheerleader for all the members.

I’m deeply passionate about health and fitness for all! Started coaching youth athletes as a collegiate volleyball player. Having worked closely with injured veterans and personally having an autoimmune disease, I believe in creating a supportive and patient environment that encourages my clients to reach their full potential.

Jamie is the product and branding designer living and working in Frederick, Colorado with her husband Chris Johnson and two young kids. She creates digital graphics and content for the CERUS Squad Facebook group and the CERUS Fitness social media pages. She has a passion for graphic design and loves creating new CERUS Merchandise. She has her B.F.A. in Studio Art and Business Management from the University of Arizona. In her spare time, you will see her chasing her young kids in the CERUS Gym and taking photographs at the CERUS events.

A former D1 running back at FAU and the University of Arkansas, Darnelle specializes in youth sports performance training—helping athletes get faster, stronger, and more confident.

A certified personal trainer, he focuses on proper form, safe techniques, and motivating young athletes to reach their goals. Darnelle believes fitness is a lifestyle and that movement should be enjoyable. When he’s not coaching, you’ll find him hiking, snowboarding, or out with his dog.