Meet our
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Sara Avren
Director of BurgFUEL Nutrition
Biography I was always involved in club sports growing up. I loved being on a team with friends and challenging my physical abilities through competition, so it’s no surprise that I fell in love with Crossfit! I love getting to be part of a community of like-minded people, all striving to better themselves through fitness and health. As the nutrition coach at Burg, I get the privilege of helping our members improve their relationship with food, reach their health goals, and, most importantly, educate them on how to create a […]
Jose Perez
Owner
Biography Owner and Founder Tony Vouis, opened Burg in late 2013 in a 1500 square foot dirty warehouse space. Currently Burg has developed into 3 locations, with the original 1500 sq foot location evolving into a completely revamped 10,000 square foot fitness gym. Tony graduated from the Columbus College of Art and Design with a BFA in Fine Arts and moved to Florida to pursue glass blowing and start his career as a tattoo artist. A lifelong athlete, he needed a place to stay fit and discovered his natural talent […]
Zach Taylor
Owner | General Manager
Biography Owning a gym has been a goal of Zach’s since finding CrossFit 8 years ago. It has changed his life in a huge way, and has helped shape the way he approaches all things. Zach’s motto is to refine life daily, and he tries to bring that into the gym with him every day. Through coaching, and talking to others, he wants to inspire members to be a little bit better today then they were the day before. Certifications CrossFit Level 2 Trainer HFF
Jason Richardson
Head Coach
Biography Jason has such a passion for Crossfit and fitness in general. He strives to help people reach their fitness goals and become the best versions of themselves. He brings such a value to our community and holds others accountable in hopes they do the same for him. He makes a point to connect with new, and old, members to find out where they are in their fitness journey. Jason will find out what it takes to ensure that you are not stuck on a plateau and keep you moving […]
Jacqui Ahern
Owner
Biography Jacqui started CrossFit in 2015 with a sports background in figure skating, long distance running, and dance. Her coaching career began in the summer of 2020 after 13 years in the hair industry and she hit the ground running from there. She is driven by her passion for fitness, quality of life, and thrives being able to help people reach their goals in (and out) of the gym. Certifications CrossFit Level 1 Active Life Immersion & Pro Path Programs
Shaun Marshall
Assistant Coach
Biography As a lifelong athlete, the curiosity of how the human body performs, and the variables that drive improved performance led Shaun to pursue a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Exercise Physiology. Growing up Shaun was active in martial arts, track, and football. The competition of sport has always played a significant role in his life. In an effort to fill the competitive void as an adult, Shaun found himself walking into a local CrossFit gym, and has never looked back! He fell in love with the challenge, the suffering, […]