The Veteran Dream Team & 2023 Kona Goal

NUTRITION SCIENTIST- P.R.I.S.E.

KONA 2021-2022 ADVISOR

Dr. 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; being 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.

RACE DIRECTOR

2021-2022 KONA  DIRECTOR

Gray Augustus of Idaho Falls is passionate about helping Triathletes achieve what they want by spending the time needed to customize their running and race strategies.

Gray is heavily involved in the Triathlon community and in sponsoring various races.

Gray and his wife are predominant educators in Eastern Idaho.

Former runner himself, Gray knows what it takes to be a WINNER! 

BROADCAST MEDIA DIRECTOR

2021-2022 KONA DIRECTOR

Mike is currently a TV News Producer for Valley News Live in Fargo, North Dakota.

He joined the team there in April 2020.

Mike started his career in TV news in September of 2015 at WOWK in Charleston, West Virginia.

In June 2016 he moved to Idaho Falls to continue his news career as a producer for 4 years.

Mike earned his Bachelors Degree in Communications in December 2014 from Brigham Young University - Idaho.

Mike spent the 2015 baseball season working in Charleston, WV for the West Virginia Power, the Single-A affiliate to the Pittsburgh Pirates at the time.

During that time he produced TV commercials and in-game commercials and promotions for the team.

He met his wife Kristin at BYU-Idaho and they have been married since April 2014.

They have two kids and two dogs.

Mike enjoys spending time with his wife and kids exploring new areas whenever they move, having family movie nights, enjoying baseball games, and making memories.

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP DIRECTOR

Tyson 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. 

Our Mission: Committed to the care and improvement of human life.
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The largest medical facility in the region, Eastern Idaho Regional Regional Medical Center (EIRMC) serves as the region’s healthcare hub for Southeast Idaho, Western Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park and parts of Montana. 

EIRMC is home to a Level II Trauma Center, a Level 1 ICU (of only two in Idaho), the region’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit for critically ill children, and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit capable of caring for premature babies born as early as 22 weeks gestation.  Additionally, EIRMC provides the region’s most comprehensive cardiovascular and stroke program with open heart and minimally invasive heart surgery; interventional radiology; electrophysiology; cardiac catheterization, and more.
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HOSPITALITY DIRECTOR

2021-2022 KONA DIRECTOR

Larry is Co-Owner of Columbus Travel and has been so for the past 35 years. As a result of his successful High School Rugby coach record, Larry lead his teams to 18 National Championship which the movie, "Forever Strong" was based on. 

Larry is highly sought after as a public speaker, leadership trainer and author. 

NATIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTOR

2021-2022 KONA DIRECTOR

Bryan Magley is a nationally recognized business consultant and coach to executives in numerous public, private and non-profit organizations.  

Bryan is the Executive Director of the Idaho Innovation Center, and a certified business consultant with the SBDC (Small Business Development Center). He works with individuals and organizations to improve results in their business and personal lives.

HOLISTIC HEALTH, SPIRITUAL and HUMANITARIAN OUTREACH DIRECTOR 

2021-2022 KONA DIRECTOR

Kathleen is a women of deep faith, kindness, passion, compassion and empathy. She is a multi-disciplined Natural Healthcare Professional, having emphasis on the integration, healing and wellness of the Body, Mind and Spirit.   

For more than 38 years Kathleen has specialized in nutrition, naturopathy, energy healing, spiritual healing and efficacious plant-based nutritional supplement formulation. 

Kathleen is a Native American Medicine Women via induction, Reiki Master, Inspirational Speaker & Trainer, Mentor, Vocalist, Author, Doctor of Divinity, Child & Abuse Victim Advocate, and Humanitarian. She has touched thousand's of hearts and has helped countless people throughout the world.  

Kathleen is an advocate for Informed decision & consent health. In addition, she is an advocate for Freedom from abuse (human & animal); Healing from the aftermath of abuse; PTST & CPTSD awareness and healing; Awareness of the worldwide human-trafficking; Awareness Advocate of the epidemic of child molestation; domestic violence and children's health. 

From Kathleen's Heart...

I deeply thank my Father, who I lost when I was only 20 years old, for his many years of service and sacrifice, especially in that which came with being a United States Marine. Thank you Daddy.

NUTRITION ADVISOR

2021-2022 KONA ADVISOR

Jim 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 he was taught by some of the world's top biochemists, nutritionists, and master herbalists for more than a decade. 

Jim 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.” 

Jim and his wife Kathy are the proud parents of 8 children and have 24 grandchildren. He makes his living by making a difference in the lives of thousands of people.

TRIATHLON TRAINER DIRECTOR

2021-2022 KONA DIRECTOR

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. 

Mike has provided a detailed, training schedule around Rod's personal needs given his medical history, for his success in Kona, Hawaii. ​

COMMISSIONED RENOWNED INTERNATIONAL ARTIST & GALLERY OWNER

2021-2022 KONA DIRECTOR

Tiffani 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.
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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.

The artwork Tiffani creates emanates the absolutes beauty of her heart and soul!