The Iron Dream Team

SCIENTIST

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.

KONA RACE DIRECTOR

Part owner of Bill's Bike & Run in Idaho Falls, Idaho; Gray is passionate about helping people get what they want by spending the time needed to customize gear for each customer.

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

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

MILITARY OPERATIONS

Nicole Starr Bauman, "Coach Niki" as she is known by her followers, is a US Military veteran, having served honorably in both USAF and the Army National Guard. Nicole is proudly married to Robert Bauman, also an honorable Marine veteran and Naval Academy graduate.

Long after suffering a devastating back injury, cutting short her military career, she was grateful to start her own Isagenix business and has lived gratefully since.

Nicole serves as the Military Liaison for the Iron Dream Team and is honored to be a part of this team. ​

LICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Dr. Brazier is Client Zero. Before earning his doctorate of psychology and becoming a certified fitness nutrition specialist, Dr. Brazier lost over 160 pounds and sustained his own lifestyle transformation. 

Dr. Brazier has helped thousands of people sustain weight loss, overcome diabetes, and break through weight plateaus.

Dr. Brazier has created a model combining Brain-spotting and loss techniques, which helps people work through trauma and other psychological and physiological barriers.

GREASE MONKEY

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. 

ISAGENIX

​Kim has been with Isagenix since August 2002. She was the face of Isagenix the first eight years because of her outstanding transformation having released 152 pounds.

Kim has encouraged and inspired thousands of people both directly and indirectly.

PRESIDENT OF COLUMBUS TRAVEL

Mark and his business partner Larry Gelwix started Columbus Travel more than 35 years ago; and as a result now share their knowledge and wisdom in the travel industry by being on a multitude of talk radio shows around the world. 

Mark is highly sought after for travel arrangements, tours and packages.

MOTIVATIONAL

In 2013 Eddie Garcia was taken to urgent care with what he thought was severe flu like symptoms. The diagnosis from the blood work was kidney failure. He was rushed immediately to the hospital and was within hours of dying. He was later diagnosed with flesh eating bacteria was told that he was not going to live. Ultimately Eddie's life was saved, however he lost his  hands and feet.

Eddie now inspires others to... "Not give up despite challenges". Truly motivating and inspiring is his will to share. 

CORE TRAINER

Steve grew up in Idaho. His entire life he has taken an interest in exercise science and went on to get several certifications in training. 

Steve's extensive knowledge allows him to do what he loves, which is being an important part of the process of transformation in his clients lives. 

Steve believes motivation and hard work are the way to success. 

COLUMBUS TRAVEL AGENCY

Larry is Co-Owner of Columbus Travel with business partner Mark Faldmo. They  started their Travel Agency more than 35 years ago. 

Larry being a successful High School Rugby coach, lead his teams to 18 National Championships. His journey as a coach and mentor served as the inspiration behind the film "Forever Strong"; an Inspirational film that is based on actual events and masterfully displays how "The Greatest Victories Are Born In The Heart".

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

KEY BANK

Landry is security licensed and has worked in the banking business for years working with high profile customers. 

He enjoys the process of helping people with their finances and is now the Branch Manager for Key Bank. 

MARKETING TRI-ACTIVE SPORTS
Daniel is a hard worker.He works in the marketing and distribution of products and services for Tri-Active Sports.

Daniel is not only one of Rod's sons, he is also one of Rod's biggest supporters.

Daniel is a fellow Triathlete and he is excited about his Father's journey!

OWNER - SUBWAY
Bob is the President and owner of nine (9) south eastern Idaho Subways.

When Bob heard Rod's story, he jumped on board Rod's Mission, goal and Dream! Bob even began to train along side of Rod and be apart of the race.
Bob and his wife love to travel and are both highly respected by his employees. 

CARDIO TRAINER

As one of the contestants on the hit reality show Biggest Loser, Season 11, Moses learned the power of hard work. Now as a Cardio Trainer at the Apple Athletic Club, he finds joy in assisting others in achieving their own personal weight loss and conditioning goals by motivating others through boxing.

Through Moses' personalized training techniques in cardio boxing, Rod has been able to strengthen his reflex coordination, helping him in all three areas needed in order to complete the IronMan course.  

LOCAL NEWS 8

Local News 8 is the premiere news leader throughout Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming.  More people turn to Local News 8 for breaking news, weather and information on the stories that matter to them.  

For the past 56 years generations of journalist have covered those stories that impact our viewers and we look forward to providing that same quality of reporting for another 56 years.

MARKETING DIRECTOR at APPLE ATHLETIC 

Liza is a local to East Idaho and loves her hometown. She has participated in many community events since she was a child. Being raised in a political family helped her strengthen and develop her talents with her peers.

Liza survived life threatening illness and is now an aspiring author. She is currently the Marketing Director for Apple Athletic Club and lives to give back to those battling life struggles! 

CO-OWNER of SUBWAY
Mike is the Co-Owner of nine (9) south eastern Idaho Subways, and handles the day-to-day activities of all local Subways.  
Mike is highly energetic and leads with his humor and his humor is infectious!
 

Mike is spoken of very highly by his employees.

TRIATHLETE

As one of the top triathletes in the Eastern Idaho area, Joe Matheson joined the 'Anyone Can Tri Group' over the summer to help mentor new triathletes. There, he discovered the he and Rod shared a similar level of passion to the sport of triathlon.

Known for his extravagant race reports, Joe will help document and write Rod's journey to the finish line in Kona, Hawaii.

PORTER PRO-MEDIA

Tyler grew up in Idaho Falls and developed a passion for film and marketing at a young age. He founded Porter Pro-Media, along with his wife, in 2013.

Porter Pro Media is a creative marketing agency based in Idaho Falls.

HEALTHY KNEADS MASSAGE

Maria is owner of Healthy Kneads Massage. She is passionate about helping people heal through the touch of massage.

Maria has a vast knowledge base and skill-set in healing massage that she has developed over the years to help people.

Through her caring heart and abilities, Maria has touched many people, as her extensive list of clientele can attest for.

ISAGENIX

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

He 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.” 

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

NATIONAL MARKETING DIRECTOR

Creator of Upping Your 'A' Game - C.A.P.S. ©Process.Radio Show Host, Author, Coach, National Speaker and Trainer.

Becky is a Social Media Specialist, graphic designer and a branding expert. After having lost 130 lbs 9 years ago, her real passion is helping people fulfill their dreams by "Upping their 'A' Game" in their lives. Becky is mover and a shaker by nature, but a tender-hearted friend to many, at the core.

SWIM INSTRUCTOR

Kelli was born and raised in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She began competing in swimming at the age of eight (8) and began teaching at a local pool at the age of thirteen (13). She has continued teaching and coaching for the last 18 years.

Keli's love of swimming began with her father who competed in the Olympic trials and encouraged his children to learn and love the sport too. Kelli is also a lifeguard trainer for the American Red Cross.

Kelli has a love for helping those learn the skills needed for swimming and for lifesaving. 

BILL'S BIKE & RUN

Doug is the Owner of Bill's Bike & Run and oversees the daily operations of two (2) locations.
Doug is passionate about his involvement in youth football leagues, which came from him being a former coach.
 

He is part of a league that oversees 500 teams both locally as well as nationally.

TRIATHLON TRAINER

Certified Personal Trainer, Husband, Father of 6, Professional personal trainer, Master's in Health Education, University Instructor, Iron Man Competitor, Triathlete.

Mike and his wife are avid Triathlon athletes. Mike is heavily involved in the Triathlon community and in supporting those desiring to break free of the limiting beliefs.

As a Triathlon Trainer, Mike is the mastermind behind Rod's personal triathlon training program.

Mike has provided a detailed training schedule for Rod's success in Kona, Hawaii. This schedule is based​ on Rod's unique physical needs that are a result of Rod's past-medical history of being a temporary quadriplegic and having had 21 surgeries, as well as other health modalities, all caused by Guillain-Barre Syndrome and associated complications.

INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED ARTIST

Tiffani Taylor is a renowned International American painter who resides between Savannah, Georgia and Paris, France. She is best known for her rich textured paintings and original hand-painted pottery. 

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.

APPLE ATHLETIC CLUB 

Owners of Apple Athletic Club  and owner of 12 Planet Fitnesses throughout Utah and Idaho; Steve and Kathy are passionate about watching people achieve their personal physical goals.
It's a life-long pursuit of theirs to provide a save, clean place for people to reach beyond themselves to achieve transformation.

Steve and Kathy are highly successful business people who have a high involvement  in community events even their over 200 employees consider them family.  

ENDURANCE COACH
Co-Owner of 3 Points, LLC a personal and business development company.

Doug is highly sought after on a national level  in personal and business development.

Doug is the facilitator of the mastermind group for the Iron Dream Team and  personal Accountability Coach to Rod.

ENDURANCE COACH

Don West, Co-Owner of 3 Points, LLC. He is a performance coach and mentor and has taught and mentored hundreds of individuals, business owners and couples.

Don's ability to share a message and story-telling move audiences and creates lasting change.

Don has worked as a consultant for Elite Military Special Forces and Law Enforcement SWAT from various regions around the world.

As a certified master hypnotist, a student of Neuro Linguistic Programming and Human Needs Psychology, Don is able to understand how to identify what is keeping a person from moving forward and helps them discover for themselves the need for change.

ADVERTISING

Tavann grew up in Idaho Falls. He has been in the advertising world for over 5 years. Tavann's years of experience of listening to business owners explain their needs, developing an effective plan to meet their budget, and then oversee their campaign is what makes him the critical component of the Porter Pro Media team.

Tavann's role at Porter Pro Media is to oversee every detail of every marketing campaign– from social media to SEO and everything in between. Throughout his career, Tavann has seen an ever-growing need for businesses to take their online image seriously. And as a social media pro on the Porter Pro team, Tavann makes that happen.

Tavann loves spending time with his family and taking rides on his motorcycle.

PSY.D

Rod's 2018 "Medical" Dream Team

Dr. Acoba has a Master of Divinity and served for 14 years in inner-city Chicago, its suburbs and Hawaii. 

Dr. Acoba Co-founded the Khemaras Cambodian Center in Honolulu, with ongoing refugee-led humanitarian missions to rural Cambodia and house-building for the homeless in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. 

She was a college instructor for 16 years, emphasizing student community ownership & global awareness through local & international service projects

GENERAl PRACTITIONER

Rod's 2018 "Medical" Dream Team

Dr. Browne works in Arco, ID and specializes in Family Medicine. He is affiliated with Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center and Lost Rivers Medical Center. 

Dr. Ronald Browne is also family medicine doctor in Idaho Falls, Idaho and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center and Mountain View Hospital. 

Dr. Browne received his medical degree from Ben Gurion University of the Negev and has been in practice between 11-20 years. He is one of 27 doctors at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center and one of 25 at Mountain View Hospital who specialize in Family Medicine.

CHIROPRACTOR

Rod's 2018 "Medical" Dream Team

Dr. Terry L. Burke specializes in chiropractic in Idaho Falls area. Dr. Terry L. Burke has a medical practice at 1348 East 17th Street, Idaho Falls ID, and has over 40 years of experience in the field of medicine. He graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College - Los Angeles with his medical degree in 1977. 

Dr. Burke is accepting new patients at his medical office and practice location in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He is available for appointments, preventative care, medical care as well as ongoing patient care.

DENTAL PRACTITIONER

Rod's 2018 "Medical" Dream Team

Dr. Trent Kelly is a native Idahoan. He received his bachelor's degree in biology from BYU Idaho, and later attended Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) for his master's degree in biology with emphasis in nervous system development, bone molecular biology, and regenerative medicine. He then went on to attend dental school at Indiana University School of Dentistry.

In college, Dr. Kelly had many jobs, including advising Pre-Professional students, teaching for Medical and Dental admission tests, working in dental erosion research, and bone remodeling research. Dr. Kelly started practicing in 2012, and has served communities in Ohio, Indiana, and Idaho. Dr. Kelly moved back to Idaho in 2015, and saw a need for accessible dental healthcare. He started Choice Dental from scratch, offering hours from 9am to 9pm. He practices General Dentistry including orthodontic treatment.

PAIN DOCTOR

Rod's 2018 "Medical" Dream Team

Dr. Poston graduated from the University of Washington SOM in 2005. He works in Idaho Falls, ID and specializes in Anesthesiology. 

Dr. Poston is affiliated with Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, Madison Memorial Hospital and Mountain View Hospital.

ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON

Rod's 2018 "Medical" Dream Team

Dr. Brigham Redd is an orthopedic surgeon in Idaho Falls, Idaho and is affiliated with Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Dr. Redd received his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine11- and has been in practice for more than 20 years.

Dr.  Redd is one of eleven doctors at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center who specialize in Orthopedic Surgery.