Our Trainers

  • Lee Pappas

    Owner | Head Trainer | Level 2 Certified

    Lee established the Brethren House of Fitness in 2008 with a mission to improve all athletes from young children to young-at-heart seniors and everybody in between. He knows age is only a number “The only limitations we have in life are the limitations we create!” His enthusiasm is contagious and he positively affects all those he works with on a daily basis.

  • Kim Platt

    Trainer | Athlete | Level 2 Certified

    Friendships, confidence, physical and mental health, and being a good role model for her 3 kids are among the many reasons why Kim makes CrossFit a priority 5 days a week. Starting her CrossFit journey in 2013 and becoming a trainer in 2017, Kim is constantly focused on building on her wealth of knowledge in training and nutrition.

  • Danny Falcao

    Trainer | Athlete | Level 1 Certified

    Participating in CrossFit since 2007, Danny understands everyone’s abilities, potential, and willingness to become a better version of themselves. Danny is a driving force in encouraging members to safely and effectively reach their goals. He makes each member feel included no matter how large the class is.

  • Jeff Roberts

    Trainer | Athlete | Level 1 Certifed

    Jeff was a four-sport athlete at Live Oak high school and went on to play collegiate football. He is now passionate about helping others continue to get better every day and is fired up about passing on the fitness knowledge he’s gained throughout his athletic career. Jeff also trains athletes looking to get to the next level in their individual sport with sports-specific weight lifting and training.

  • Ray Espinoza

    Trainer | Athlete | Level 1 Certified

    Ray started CrossFit in 2009 and competed in Northern California regionals in 2011 and 2012. With a degree in Kinesiology, he understands that proper mechanics are the foundation of any exercise, and enjoys discovering how each individual learns in order to better serve. Serving 4 years in the United States Marine Corps taught him the value of hard work, integrity, and mental toughness.

  • Jessica Hendrickson

    Trainer | Athlete

    Growing up as an athlete, always competing with her twin brother and playing collegiate rugby, Jess thrives off of a good challenge… and she finds it every day at Brethren. The day she walked through that big roll-up door at BCF in 2019 her life changed for the better. As a busy working mom of 2 young boys, Jess has found a sacred space and a community at Brethren.

  • Katrina Olson

    Trainer | Athlete | Level 1 Certified

    Katrina (aka KO) has been a competitive CrossFit athlete training and competing since 2013. Her favorite part of CrossFit is the community. The community is like a second family to her, driving her to show up and give it 100% during every workout. Her favorite movements are deadlifts and burpees! Yes, she said BURPEES.

  • John Olson

    Trainer | Athlete | Level 2 Certified

    After discovering CrossFit in 2011, John quickly became certified as a trainer in 2013. Why CrossFit? He enjoys helping athletes build a better version of themselves through community, nutrition, and constantly varied physical activity. He enjoys both the mental and physical challenges that CrossFit presents.

  • Steve Brown

    Trainer | Athlete | Level 1 Certified