Meet our Coaches

Mortar Crossfit is Genna's full time gig and passion.  She started doing Crossfit in 2014 and knew pretty quickly that she wanted to help guide others on their fitness journey. She is quite competitive and has podiumed in several Crossfit competitions in the area.   Genna is also the mother of two adventurous boys and also considers herself a pretty great soccer player.  She leads a Mortar team in community soccer leagues as well. In addition to reading and listening to podcasts as often as she can regarding topics on health, wellness and fitness Genna has earned her 

- Bachelor of Science in Business

-Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Health and Wellness Coaching

-Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification

-Crossfit L2 Certification

-ACE Personal Training Certification

Ashley began her fitness journey as a runner over a decade ago and enjoyed participating in over 70 races in the last ten years.  She started doing Crossfit in 2017 and knew that she found her calling in fitness.  It is her goal to help people integrate healthy eating and fitness into their daily lives. In addition to coaching at Mortar she is an adjunct faculty member in the Health Education Department at Mid Michigan College and sits on the Board of Directors for Gratiot County Hope House. She has three sons that keep her busy with all of their activities as well. Ashley loves to read all things fitness and nutrition related and has earned her

-Master of Arts in Licensed Professional Counseling

-Crossfit L1 Certification

-Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification

Torey has been active in CrossFit since he began it in 2012. He began competing, as well as coaching, in 2013 in Detroit, MI. Torey has

been able to compete in a few regionals as well as several competitions throughout the United States. He enjoys both the physical and mental challenge that the sport brings on a daily basis, and is passionate about teaching the fundamentals of CrossFit to all who want to learn. In addition to his athletic career, Torey keeps busy working as an elementary teacher as well as a baseball and basketball coach. He is also a father and a husband and loves to turn fitness into an entire family affair.

-Bachelor of Arts in Education

-Central East Individual Qualifier 2014

-Central Regional Individual Qualifier 2015 

-Fittest in Michigan Open 2015

-Central Regional Team Qualifier 2016