Jerry Chilson member of the month (SEptember 2025)

How did you discover CrossFit? 

From Marcia Reams and Robert and Kim Brodsky, while having a beer at Timnath Beerwerks.  And my 500 questions to Jenny Gibb, since I was scared to death to do CrossFit.  I had a mindset that, after seeing it on TV, there was no way I could do this.

What draws you to DeNovo CrossFit?

New and different classes every day.

What do you feel is your biggest accomplishment in life? 

Being resilient and having a smile on my face every day when things are difficult, and dealing with all the challenges that life throws at you.

What or who EMPOWERS you at DeNovo? 

Everyone.

What is your favorite way to use your fitness outside of the gym? 

Long walks with the dog, my stamina is much better when I play pickleball, and paddleboarding.

What is your pet peeve? 

Clueless people at Costco, standing in the middle aisle, lost and confused…

Favorite workout song. 

Linkin Park, Rage Against the Machine

Favorite CrossFit movement or type of workout? 

Cleans and burpees, any workout that is 3 movements for 20 minutes in length.

What advice would you have for anyone who is nervous to join DeNovo? 

Enjoy the group setting, great instructors, and anything can be modified to fit your ability.

What do you do professionally?

Commercial Real Estate.

If we were sitting here one year from now, what would we be celebrating together? 

Complete a Pull-up. and improve my times, and to not be skinny fat.

What are you currently reading? 

Let that Sh*t Go

What are you thankful for? 

The ability to complete the class that day, most of the movements offered by CrossFit, family, house, and reasonably healthy