Brett Gann Member of the Month (may 2026)

How did you discover CrossFit? 

I was looking for a change and a new challenge outside of the traditional gym.

What draws you to DeNovo CrossFit?

The community.

What do you feel is your biggest accomplishment in life? 

Thats a close tie between getting married to my wife, watching  my son be born and getting hired at my dream job

What or who EMPOWERS you at DeNovo? 

The coaches and the class.

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

Staying active in general- hiking, backpacking, walking the dogs.

What is your pet peeve? 

Loud people.

Favorite workout song. 

Closer by the Chainsmokers.

Favorite CrossFit movement or type of workout? 

Anything with cardio, specifically running.

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

If I can do it, so can you. But seriously, the coaches and everyone else here are to support you, we all start somewhere.

What do you do professionally?

Pilot.

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

More PRs, another year of good health and hopefully finally being able to get down overhead squats.

What are you currently reading? 

The Undiscovered Country: Triumph, Tragedy and the Shaping of the American West.

What are you thankful for? 

My family.