Meet the Team

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Scott brings over two decades of ministry leadership and 15 years of CrossFit experience to everything Get Strong and Mayhem Faith does. As a gym owner and CrossFit Level 1 certified coach, his heart is set on missions, discipleship, and building people up in their faith, their character, and their community.

Founder & President

Scott Batson

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Luke Parker

Luke is a seasoned CrossFit competitor with multiple Games appearances under his belt including a 5th place team finish in 2022 and individual finishes of 28th and 27th in 2023 and 2024. A CrossFit Level 1 coach with a Sports Management degree and four years of college baseball, he brings real athletic credibility to everything he does. But at his core, Luke is passionate about helping people follow Christ and boldly living out the gospel.

director of spiritual engagement

Caleb is a true pioneer in the CrossFit space — opening his first affiliate in Maryville, TN in 2007 and later founding CrossFit East Nashville in 2017, bringing over 20 years of experience to the table. A CrossFit Level 2 certified coach with deep roots in student ministry, he has spent his career developing athletes and leaders through both fitness and faith.

US director of Leadership development

Caleb Gregory

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Nick spent 10 years as a pastor before taking his faith to the field as a full-time missionary and church planter in Nicaragua, and he now invests that same heart into leaders and communities across Latin America. A CrossFit athlete since 2014 and owner of Tribe Fitness in Murray, Kentucky, he brings a unique blend of ministry depth and fitness community to everything he does. Nick is passionate about developing leaders, strengthening communities, and integrating faith into everyday life.

Director of latin america

nick Calhoon

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Brandy brings 15 years of CrossFit experience, 8 years as an affiliate owner, and a Master's in Nutrition and Public Health backed by her CrossFit Level 3 certification and over a decade of coaching fitness and nutrition. She's spent her career building strong, healthy communities and that same passion drives her work at Get Strong and Mayhem Faith. Brandy is committed to helping people grow spiritually, physically, and mentally through the intersection of faith and fitness.

director of communications & events

brandy montgomery

David has spent over 10 years in ministry and global missions, including five years serving with the International Mission Board. He lived in the Middle East, using sports and fitness as a bridge to build relationships and make disciples, and spent three years training missionaries for the field. His work has taken him to more than 15 countries, and he holds a Master of Divinity in Great Commission Studies. David carries a deep passion for proclaiming the gospel, making disciples, and mobilizing believers to live out the Great Commission.

director of development & mobilization

David vinson

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After completing her collegiate swimming career, Kaitlynn traded the pool for the barbell and never looked back bringing a lifelong athlete's mindset and a passion for people to her role at Get Strong and Mayhem Faith. As Chief of Staff, she's the one keeping everything moving behind the scenes, with a heart for building community and helping others grow stronger in faith and fitness.

chief of staff

kaitlynn wheeler

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Christie is a co-founder of Get Strong and Mayhem Faith with 15 years of CrossFit experience and 12 years of mission work, bringing steady wisdom and a servant's heart to everything the organization does. She keeps the team grounded, operations running, and people supported at every turn and honestly, none of this happens without her.

administrative director

christie Batson

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shannon Jacobs

Shannon is the definition of a servant's heart. She is a CrossFit coach and volunteer who steps in wherever she's needed and keeps showing up without hesitation. Whether she's coaching, coordinating, or filling in the gaps, Shannon brings consistency, care, and a genuine love for the mission of Get Strong and Mayhem Faith.

operations coordinator

Jose vega

trips & operations Coordinator

Based in Managua, Nicaragua, Jose serves with Get Strong and Mayhem Faith in operations, helping coordinate mission trips that use fitness, relationships, and discipleship to make Christ known. He has a heart for bringing people together, serving local churches, and creating opportunities for others to share the gospel and make disciples. Whether he's supporting teams behind the scenes or serving on the ground, Jose is passionate about helping people live out the Great Commission wherever God has placed them.

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Carlos Zamora

head coach - crossfit get strong

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lead translator