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Throughout his career, UHP founder Matt Hesse has leveraged his commitment to education and mentorship to become a leading figure in the health, wellness, and coaching sectors. Matt is an Army veteran who built a retail nutrition company and is the founder of PERFORMIX, a multi-national sports performance company, which went on to generate over […]

Mike has advised Fortune 500 companies to mom-and-pop startups on all things content and marketing, most recently as a fractional CMO with Clandestine Media Group. He served as Vice President of Media and Marketing at Black Rifle Coffee Co., leading content initiatives across the company’s main site and two subsidiary brands. This role followed a […]

Matthew Egan is an accomplished finance and compliance executive with more than 20 years of experience in higher education leadership. He specializes in regulatory strategy, internal audit, financial planning, and operational efficiency across complex organizations. Matthew has led large-scale institutional initiatives through strategic budgeting, risk mitigation, and system-wide policy improvements. He has implemented enterprise-wide compliance […]

Tim is a senior product and operations executive focused on building scalable systems, teams, and execution rhythms that translate strategy into results. He most recently served as Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer for Walmart International, where he directed a $2-billion product and technology portfolio across seven markets and 21 countries, built a global […]

Hunter Schurrer brings over 20 years of coaching and leadership experience across special operations, collegiate athletics, and the private sector. As Senior Vice President of Performance at UHP, he oversees the development of both students and staff through a human-first approach rooted in movement, mindset, and mission. Before UHP, Hunter spent more than a decade […]

Sean Murphy is a retired Navy SEAL with 22 years of distinguished service, including operational leadership within the Naval Special Warfare Development Group across five continents. As Vice President of Corporate Leadership at UHP, Sean draws from a career spent building, leading, and developing high-performing teams in some of the most demanding environments around the […]

Cory Duffy has come out guns blazing to drive the UHP franchise system forward. He is a former U.S. Army Cavalry Scout who has spent the past two decades building and leading businesses, teams, and fitness organizations. Most recently, he served as national fitness manager for Gold’s Gym, helping oversee fitness standards, programming, and systems […]

Kelly oversees the education program UHP, creating and delivering courses in holistic health, coaching skills, nutrition, and mindful movement. She previously served as Director of Whole Health Education for the VA, leading nationwide training programs that helped over 500,000 VA employees and veterans shift from a disease-focused model to an integrative, patient-centered approach. Kelly, a […]

Mark is an experienced educator shaping the future of coaching with a human-first approach. As VP of Coaching & Development at UHP, he brings coaches, instructors, and leaders together to embed UHP’s coaching philosophy across learning experiences, faculty development, and mentorship. A Duke University School of Medicine graduate, Mark works at the leading edge, balancing […]

Ray built his leadership foundation through military service, corporate executive development, and hands-on technical education. He served 21 years in the U.S. Air Force in both enlisted and officer roles, beginning as a Combat Engineer and later teaching Plumbing Apprentice courses in technical school. That experience shaped his belief that disciplined, practical training builds both […]

Blair Wagner brings over 19 years of experience spanning SOF, NFL, MLR, WNBA, USA Softball, Division I athletics, and commercial fitness, as well as private enterprise. He credits these environments with sharpening his ability to connect with people from all walks of life and build systems that sustain performance. Blair earned his Master of Science […]

Candice Storley is a former professional athlete and circus performer turned strength and nutrition coach. Over the course of more than a decade performing at an elite level, she completed thousands of performances, produced shows, and executed complex, high-risk acts with precision – honing a mastery of discipline, adaptability, and high-level execution. As a founder […]

Laura Lovell is an integrative health coach, educator, and former collegiate coach passionate about helping individuals navigate major life transitions. She holds a Master of Arts in Integrative Health Studies from the California Institute of Integral Studies and is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC). She also holds certifications as a Guided Imagery […]

Ty is a dedicated Marine veteran, a proud graduate of FitOps, and a valued multi-time guest coach at UHP. With over 15 years of experience in health and fitness, he brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and a deep commitment to servant leadership. His journey is a testament to resilience, dedication, and the power of […]

Kenneth is an Assistant Performance Coach with a background in the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army. After transitioning from military service in 2023, he founded his own personal training business before returning to school to complete his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. During this time, Kenneth also served as a strength […]

In her role as an IHC instructor, Misti Cassels supports the development of our students through instruction, mentorship, feedback, and modeling the presence and practice of integrative health coaching. Before joining UHP as an Integrative Health Coach, Misti successfully completed all three of UHP’s fitness class offerings (CPT, IHC, and CNC), giving her a unique […]

Amanda Garcia is a UHP Integrative Health Coach (IHC) Instructor with more than a decade of experience in program management, coaching, and adult learning facilitation. During her time at Teach For America, she led leadership development strategy and she coached both educators and facilitators, emphasizing a “train the trainer” model to develop others to lead, […]

Ben joined the UHP team in September 2021 and is responsible for all current operations at UHP, including planning, logistics, and providing the necessary means to create an optimal learning environment. Prior to joining UHP, Ben served 21 years in Army Special Operations, assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment. He has led teams in some […]

With over 20 years of experience in the health and wellness industry, Dr. Wesley Northey brings a passion for servant-leadership and empowering others to perform at their highest potential to UHP. Wesley works directly with military veterans and corporate executives in mental performance, leader development, and team building. Throughout the fully immersive training programs on […]

Andrew Reid is a Michigan native and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran with six years of active-duty service. He brings a disciplined, structured, and accountability-driven mindset to everything he does, and he understands that environment shapes performance and performance shapes outcomes. His pathway here reflects that commitment. Andrew completed the UHP CPT cohort in September […]

David Maccar has worked in media and publishing as an editor, writer, and website manager for the past 20 years, beginning as a beat reporter for weekly and daily newspapers in New Jersey before moving on to New York City and several positions at Field & Stream and Outdoor Life magazines. He later worked for […]

As a painter, writer, and filmmaker, Carson specializes in multimedia production for art, action sports, and UHP. As a professional mountain biker, he carved a niche in the Bentonville sports scene for his innovative work. This dynamic background heavily influences the look and feel of UHP’s content approach. If you found us on Instagram, thank […]

Shane Gray is a video producer and editor based in Arkansas with more than a decade of experience creating strategic, high-impact visual content. He specializes in commercial video production, paid advertising, and social media content that helps brands communicate clearly and effectively across digital and broadcast platforms. From concept to final edit, he helps shape […]

In his role as Talent Acquisition Specialist, A.J. Ashley collaborates with leadership and hiring managers to support UHP’s rapid growth. He’s a recruiting powerhouse with over 12 years in the civilian sector, powered by 13 years of active-duty military service. He crafts recruiting strategies, builds bulletproof hiring processes, and cultivates those strong, mission-driven teams that […]

Chef Brian Busker’s career has always been about more than cooking — it’s about cultivating meaningful connections with food, the land, farmers, and clients. He is a proven world-class culinary talent whose journey began at an early age, inspired by his grandparents, then shaped by hands-on experience in restaurants with a passion for fresh, sustainable, […]

Autumn Benson brings more than a decade of experience in nutrition coaching, behavior change, program leadership, and whole-person wellness to UHP’s CNC program. She is a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) and has led nutrition and wellness initiatives across both The Chickasaw Nation and The Choctaw Nation, supporting individuals and communities through sustainable health transformation. Her […]

Joey is an admissions and revenue operations leader who has built and scaled more than 50 high-performance sales teams across multiple industries, hiring over 500 reps responsible for nine-figure sales. He has led functions spanning sales, marketing, product, and RevOps, with a specialty in tightening systems and creating accountability at scale. Joey has developed a […]

Kenneth is an Air Force veteran who worked on A-10s and deployed four times over five years to Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He used his GI Bill to earn a BA in history and Masters in Management before embarking on a career as a college recruiter, where he’s been a top performer for more than […]

Halle Haas was born and raised in Lawrence, Kansas and earned her bachelor’s degree in Political Science, with a minor in Business, from the University of Kansas. She was commissioned into the United States Air Force through ROTC in 2019 and served as a military intelligence officer supporting Air Mobility Command. After five years of […]

Cody is a retired United States Army Special Forces Green Beret who has over a decade of operational time in SE Asia and the Middle East. While he was with 1SFG(A), he earned numerous awards for combat and meritorious acts, which included winning the distinguished title “Fittest Soldier” in 2022. Upon retiring, he obtained his […]

With more than 10 years of military leadership experience, Josh brings operational precision and purpose-driven leadership forged through service as both a Commissioned and Noncommissioned Officer. He most recently served as a Medical Services Officer in the U.S. Army, where he led clinic operations and supervised multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure readiness and quality care. […]

Pete has more than 20 years of service in the United States Army as an Infantryman and Green Beret, with experience in intelligence operations, networking, relationship building, multicultural cross-training, and working with nonprofit organizations. Pete retired from the military in March 2025 from 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Campbell. Pete joined the state […]

Jason has proven to be a high-performing and revenue-driven leader throughout his education sales career.  With more than a decade of experience, his career in educational sales and enrollment management has been expansive. Responsible for generating more than $2 million in annual revenue year over year,  Jason has built a reputation as a reliable, consistent […]

Doug began his career by serving for over 22 years in the Air Force, where he held various roles, including scientist, professor, psychologist, and director. Since retiring from the military, he has established a successful consulting practice, delivering leadership programs and educational courses that focus on executive education and development, leadership, and coaching. He is […]

Allison is an active duty U.S. Army neurobiologist and Major supporting Special Forces and NATO partners. She has deployed twice, once in support of the Global War on Terror and again leading the field hospital at the Javits Center during the COVID-19 pandemic. A semifinalist for NASA’s 2020 astronaut class, she has reapplied for future […]

John Wayne Troxell is a retired senior noncommissioned officer who served nearly 38 years, finishing his career as the third Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (SEAC)—the most senior enlisted role in the U.S. Armed Forces. He held leadership positions across elite units including the 82nd Airborne Division, 10th […]

Following 35 years of distinguished service in the United States Army as an Infantry and Special Forces Officer, Deedrick provides strategic guidance to the UHP leadership team, where he helps guide programs for transitioning veterans and leadership development across military and civilian sectors. Throughout his career, he commanded units at nearly every level and led […]