MESSAGE FROM OUR FOUNDERS Paul, Adam, and Gabriel
Our goal from the start was to share our experience and training knowledge to help others make small changes that lead to substantial lifestyle improvements.
From our experience in the SEAL teams, we realized the issues plaguing the Special Operations community were also prevalent in other high-performance communities like the fire service, law enforcement, athletic teams, and corporate organizations.
Our team has since grown to an elite group of Human Performance Specialists – delivering an unparalleled, science-backed curriculum adapted to your organization’s needs.
We’ve built a team of more than 150 leading experts in their respective fields, including:
30+ Special operations specialists, 20+ PhDs, 40+ MS/MA, 15+ psychologists/resiliency specialists, 15+ DPT/ATC, 15+ Olympians/extreme athletes & former D1 Athletes, 20+ CSCSs, 15+ Dietitians, and 40+ movement/running specialists
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MEET OUR TEAM
Each O2X expert is an elite professional, recognized at the highest level in their field as a subject matter expert. Our team is comprised of U.S. Special Operations veterans, Olympic, collegiate, and extreme athletes, scientists and medical specialists, and corporate professionals. Combined, they deliver an unparalleled, science-backed curriculum that can be customized to your organization.
Janel Norton – THRIVE
US Air Force Combat Photojournalist, Yoga Instructor, Co-founder of Veterans Alternative
Gabriel Gomez – CO-FOUNDER
O2X Investor Relations, Finance, Former Lieutenant Commander (SEAL), United States Navy
Kirsten Ripple – SWEAT
PT, Emergency medical responder - sports and orthopedic injuries, 2x Boston Marathon finisher
Dr. Dustin Allen – SWEAT
Ph.D. Applied Physiology, Faculty at BU College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Collegiate Basketball Player
Adrian Wright-Fitzgerald – SWEAT
MS, ATC, PES, Professor at Boston University, Sargent College of Health and Rehab Sciences, Boxer, Marathoner
Dr. Ira Martin – THRIVE
Doctorate & Masters in Counseling Psychology/Human Development, Professor, Leadership Scholar, Former College Hockey Player
Maria Trozzi – THRIVE
Asst. Prof., Pediatrics at B.U. School of Medicine. Author, Bereavement & Resilience Specialist
Dylan Polin – SWEAT
Parkour Athlete, Movement Specialist
Matt Cady – SWEAT
CSCS, USA Weightlifting L.1 Coach, Precision Nutrition L.1 Coach, CPR/AED/First Aid, Div. 1 Hockey Player
Geoff Krill – THRIVE
Adventure Athlete, Competitor, Innovator, Motivator, National Team - Prof. Ski Instructors of America
Dr. Kelly Bennion – THRIVE
Ph.D., Ed.M.; Psychology & Neuroscience Professor; NFL Cheerleader
Dave Nelson – THRIVE
Founder - Milestone Mind, Collegiate Football Player, ICF NLP Master Practitioner
Dr. Stephen Durant – THRIVE
Clinical Psychologist, Co-Director of PACES Institute at MGH, Specializing in Sports Psych., Rugby Player.
Ana Tocco – SWEAT
B.S. Kinesiology, U. Mass., M.Ed. B.U., Innercity Weightlifting, SCCC, SFG, FMS, AADP, PRI, USAW
Antigone Vesci – SWEAT
PT, Doctorate of Physical Therapy, ATC, SCS, FAAOMPT
Dr. Christine Sanchez – THRIVE
Ph.D., CC-AASP – Mental Performance Specialist
Dr. Julie Canfield – THRIVE
PhD, LICSW, Stress Resiliency Instructor/Mental Performance Specialist
Brice Long – HP EXPERIENCE DIRECTOR
Former Firefighter and Fire Dept. Training Officer, CSCS
Rebecca Pacheco – THRIVE
Award winning yoga teacher, trains Olympic athletes, expert: OmGal.com, NPR, BBC, Boston Globe
Wayne Levy – SWEAT
Manager - RunBoston, Winner of BAA Half Marathon 2001, Member - BAA Board of Governors
Adam La Reau – CO-FOUNDER
O2X Operations, Human Performance Lead, Former Lieutenant Commander (SEAL), United States Navy
Dr. Michael DeVries – THRIVE
Ph.D. Counseling Psychology, Lieutenant Colonel - U.S. Army, Command Psychologist - U.S. Army JFK Special Warfare Center and School
Nick Hendrickson – O2X ATHLETE
Two-time NCAA Qualifier, US Nordic Skier and Trail Racer
James Hatch – THRIVE
Former Navy SEAL. Resilience Specialist
Dr. Mike Donato – SWEAT
DPM, Board certified in Forefoot and Reconstructive Rearfoot & Ankle Surgery, Fellow of the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons
Valerie Cogswell – EAT
Certified Nutrition Coach, Chef, Published Recipes in New York Times Bestseller “Body Confidence”
Kevin Dillon – SWEAT
Footwear Specialist
Paul McCullough – CO-FOUNDER
O2X Operations, Business Development Lead, Former Chief Petty Officer (SEAL), United States Navy
Arno Ilgner – THRIVE
Pioneering Rock Climber, Founder The Warrior’s Way
Dr. Ian Connole – THRIVE
Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Sport Psychology (Ph.D), Kinesiology (M.S.), Couseling (M.A.), Ultramarathoner
Dr. Teddy Ballard – SWEAT
PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, MTC,
Becky McClelland – SWEAT
MPAS, PA-C, MS, ATC, CSCS, Runner
Joe McCullough – EXPERIENCE
United States Merchant Marine Academy attendee, Recovering quadriplegic, 2x O2X Loon finisher
Cara Gilman – THRIVE
Yoga Instructor, Running Coach, blogger
Dr. Maria Urso – EAT
PhD, Former Major U.S. Army, All Army Marathon Team, Fellow ACSM, Winner Team America “Asics Beat Sun Relay”
Shane Ohara – SWEAT
Marathon Sports Store Manager – Boston, Running and Footwear Specialist
Ali Levy – HEAD OF HP EDUCATION
U.S. Freestyle Ski Team, Ski & Snowboard Club Vail Hall of Fame, M.ed Sports Psychology, Precision Nutrition Cert.
Mike Daley – OPERATIONS
Navy Special Warfare (SEAL), University of Southern California (MBV)
David McQuade – SWEAT
Running and Footwear Specialist, Marathoner, Functional Running Trainer
Amy Koren – SWEAT
B.S. Athletic Training, Duquesne U., M.S. Psych., N. Michigan U., Cert. Athletic Trainer, Conditioning & Movement Specialist
Dr. Allison Brager – THRIVE
Neuroscientist, American Soldier, Author of Meathead: Unraveling the Athletic Brain, & Crossfit Games Athlete
Tim Petty – HP DEVELOPMENT
USAW - L1 Coach, CrossFit - L2 Coach, Master's Pan American Games Athlete (Weightlifting)
Dr. David Meyer – THRIVE
Clinical Psychologist, with a focus on PTSD/trauma, former wildland firefighter/EMT
Laura Moretti – EAT
Clinical Nutrition Specialist, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN
Dr. Rachele Pojednic – EAT
PhD, MEd - Assistant Professor, Simmons College; Staff Scientist, BIDMC, Harvard Medical School; Cyclist
Annie Okerlin – THRIVE
RYT – C-IAYT, Certified yoga instructor in Bikram, Vinyasa, and Power Yoga, iRest yoga nidra
Dr. Karrie Fitzpatrick – THRIVE
Ph.D. Neuroscientist, Neurotechnologist, Sleep and Mental Health Specialist
Kayla Schmit – HP OPERATIONS
MS Kinesiology & Outdoor Recreation
CSCS, FMS, RPR certified.
Sports and Outdoor enthusiast
Dr. Jess Harmon, Psy.D. – THRIVE
Operational Psychologist, U.S. Army, Mental Perf. Training for Special Forces
Kent Bultemeier – SWEAT
Certified Athletic Trainer, College & Tactical Athlete Trainer
Eamonn Burke – HP DEVELOPMENT
Catholic University Baseball. Completed 9 marathons, 3 PMCs, and a half-Ironman.
Dr. Kirk Parsley – THRIVE
M.D. Sleep Medicine, Health Optimization Physician, Lecturer + Educator, Former Navy SEAL
Justin Herzog – OPERATIONS
San Diego City firefighter, Competitive Crossfitter, Adventure athlete
Dan Cnossen – OPERATIONS
6x Medalist Paralympic athlete, Former Lieutenant Commander (SEAL), United States Navy
Meaghan Grimes – RELATIONSHIP MANAGER
M.Ed Coaching from Boston University
Division I Competitive Swimmer at BU
Tracy Heller – THRIVE
Ph.D, CC-AASP, Mental Performance Specialist - Optimal Performance in High Pressure Scenarios
Andy Haffele – THRIVE
Former Navy SEAL. Resilience Specialist
Joshua Stuart-Shor – OPERATIONS
Former Captain, U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Beret), Norwich Univ. - BS, Studies in War and Peace, Masters Candidate
Parker Cornell – HP DEVELOPMENT
Former Navy SEAL Sniper working to inspire others.
Dr. Michael G. Hamrock, MD – THRIVE
Univ. of Massachusetts, Doctor of Medicine, St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Residency in Internal Medicine, former Boston Firefighter
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