Our Team
At Iron Brigade Gym, our training team is build differently — because we believe coaching should be more then just counting reps.
Our coaches are passionate, highly skilled, and committed to helping every member become stronger, more confident, and more capable — inside and outside the gym.
Whether you’re just getting started or pushing toward your next level, our team meets you where you are and builds a plan that works for your life.
We focus on:
Proper form and injury prevention
Strength and functional fitness
Sustainable progress — no quick fix
Accountability, consistency, and real results.
What sets our team apart is the environment we create. You’re not just another memberhip — you’re part of a community that pushes, supports and celebrates each other.
Every coach at IBG brings their own experience and style, but we all share the same mission: to help you show up, put in the work, and become the strongest version of yourself.
Jerod Graff
With a 28-year career in the Army and a lifelong background in sports and fitness, my passion has always been helping others become stronger — both physically and mentally. Since stepping on stage for my first bodybuilding competition in 2012, I have competed in 12 shows, including 4 national-level competitions, and continue to pursue the sport today.
For the past 15 years, I have helped individuals reach their fitness goals through customized training and nutrition plans. Over the last 2 years, I’ve expanded into online coaching, working with 500+ clients looking to lose weight, build muscle, prepare for competition.
Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey or pushing toward your next big goal, I’m here to help you get one more rep closer to success.
Email Jerod directly at
Jerod.graff@gmail.com
I’ve spent nearly two decades in the production industry, but my real transformation happened outside the factory walls. I was introduced to lifting at 16, but after moving to Georgia, I let my health slide until I was in the worst shape of my life. That doctors visit changed everything. I took back control, earned my training certification, and eventually stepped onto the bodybuilding stage. Today I’m obsessed with the ‘math’ of the human body — manipulating food and training to prove that we are never stuck in the shape we’re in. I’ve put that theory to test on stage, progressing from local and regional states to competing at the national level twice. For me, it’s about move then lifting it’s about the science of total transformation. I’m here to help you reach your goals as well.
Email David directly at:
Davidboyd35@gmail.com
David Boyd
For those who don’t know me, fitness has become so much more than just going to the gym for me. It completely changed my life.
My fitness journey started from a place of wanting to change myself physically. Over time, I ended up losing over 100 pounds, but what I gained along the way was worth so much more than the weight I lost.
I gained confidence.
I gained discipline.
I gained purpose.
And most importantly, I found a passion for helping other people believe that they can change their lives too.
There was a point in my life where the gym became my outlet. It gave me somewhere to go, something to work toward, and a reason to keep showing up when life got hard. In a lot of ways, the gym helped save me.
Now I get the opportunity to take everything I’ve learned from my own journey and use it to help others.
Willy Baumgartner
With over 20 years of military service and more than 15 years dedicated to developing athletes, children, and young adults, I bring a unique combination of leadership, fitness expertise, and mentorship to every individual I train.
As a Master Fitness Trainer and Master Resiliency Trainer, I specialize in helping people build strength, improve performance, increase confidence, and develop the mental toughness needed to succeed both on and off the field. My educational background includes college coursework in Kinesiology and Nutrition, providing a strong foundation in human performance, movement, and healthy lifestyle development.
I currently serve as the Head Wrestling Coach at North Hardin High School, where I focus on developing disciplined athletes, strong character, and a winning mindset. Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals of all ages and fitness levels, from youth athletes to adults seeking to improve their health, performance, and overall quality of life.
My mission is simple: develop stronger bodies, stronger minds, and stronger leaders. Whether your goal is athletic performance, weight loss, strength training, or personal growth, I am committed to helping you reach your full potential through proven training methods, accountability, and mentorship.
Email Jody directly at:
jodygardner5150@gmail.com
