My “WHY”! What’s your “WHY”?

What’s your WHY?
After 20 years in a stable job with great benefits and people who treated me well, most would ask, why would you walk away from that? After all look at my IG handle “JonWendy”.
Wendy’s and spicy chicken nuggets were a part of my identity
The answer? Passion. Purpose. And a dream I couldn’t ignore.
In my previous career, the part I loved most was influencing people’s growth. I loved seeing their confidence rise, their skills sharpen, and their financial situation improve because someone believed in them. That impact stuck with me.
But my true passion has always been health and fitness. I started CrossFit in 2012 and never looked back. I fell in love with the hard work, the community, the way it brings people together, but most of all how it changes lives far beyond the gym walls.
I got my L1 in 2018 and began coaching at Finish Strong. Over the years, I had private conversations with Jeanie about someday taking over, if she ever decided to move on. When that day came, I didn’t hesitate. It wasn’t about the risk…it was about the opportunity to finally do what I love full-time.
Now, l get to take everything I valued from my old job, helping people grow, and apply it in a space I love even more. But instead of watching them grow in a career, I get to watch them grow in strength, confidence, and mindset. I get to help people become the best version of themselves, inside and out.
This gym is more than a business…it’s my WHY.
I’m committed to making Finish Strong Athletics the best it can be. And making every single class the BEST hour of your day.