Trainers
Our CrossFit Instructors are certified professionals who will educate, motivate, and keep you accountable. Our goal is to get you exercising on a regular basis and obtain the results you want.
CrossFit HAMCO was founded in December of 2017 by Keith and Savannah Welch both whom are natives of Hamilton County and active in the community.
CrossFit HAMCO was founded in December of 2017 by Keith and Savannah Welch both whom are natives of Hamilton County and active in the community.
Keith Welch
(618-308-0136)
CF-L1 TRAINER/OWNER
"Throughout life we are given many opportunities to make decisions for our futures. It is put on us at an early age to make a decision on what we want to do and be in life. As for me sports has always been a huge part of my life so I knew at an early age I wanted to be a coach. Teaching and coaching is where my profession started but coaching is where my passion lies. So when I was introduced to CrossFit I knew right away this is a dream I had for my hometown to be able to obtain."
CF-L1 TRAINER/OWNER
"Throughout life we are given many opportunities to make decisions for our futures. It is put on us at an early age to make a decision on what we want to do and be in life. As for me sports has always been a huge part of my life so I knew at an early age I wanted to be a coach. Teaching and coaching is where my profession started but coaching is where my passion lies. So when I was introduced to CrossFit I knew right away this is a dream I had for my hometown to be able to obtain."
Savannah Welch
(618-926-1326)
CF-L1 TRAINER/NUTRITION COACH/OWNER
"'If you are persistent, you will get it. If you are consistent you will keep it.' That quote is a reminder of my journey with CrossFit. Coming from a zero lifting background I quickly grew a passion for the sport. Sports were never something I was interested in at a younger age. After the birth of our now 10 yr old son health and fitness started to become very important to me. I believe Fitness and Nutrition are equally important. Leading our nutrition program and helping individuals is very rewarding. My heart lies with the average individual who might think that CrossFit is a goal that they could never obtain. Coaching that kind of person and showing them how to utilize the sport of CrossFit to get in shape and gain a new found confidence is what I love the most. "
CF-L1 TRAINER/NUTRITION COACH/OWNER
"'If you are persistent, you will get it. If you are consistent you will keep it.' That quote is a reminder of my journey with CrossFit. Coming from a zero lifting background I quickly grew a passion for the sport. Sports were never something I was interested in at a younger age. After the birth of our now 10 yr old son health and fitness started to become very important to me. I believe Fitness and Nutrition are equally important. Leading our nutrition program and helping individuals is very rewarding. My heart lies with the average individual who might think that CrossFit is a goal that they could never obtain. Coaching that kind of person and showing them how to utilize the sport of CrossFit to get in shape and gain a new found confidence is what I love the most. "
Jaci Payne
(618-380-1554)
CF-L1 TRAINER
"When I started CrossFit in January of 2018, I never dreamed I would be where I am today. I was six months postpartum, overweight, and getting extremely down on myself. From the very first day I came to CrossFit HAMCO everyone made me feel welcomed and comfortable. Over these past 3 years I have grown as a person, lost 35 pounds, and gained a new family within our CrossFit box. I am very thankful to have my CrossFit family and to be able to share my passion for CrossFit through coaching others."
CF-L1 TRAINER
"When I started CrossFit in January of 2018, I never dreamed I would be where I am today. I was six months postpartum, overweight, and getting extremely down on myself. From the very first day I came to CrossFit HAMCO everyone made me feel welcomed and comfortable. Over these past 3 years I have grown as a person, lost 35 pounds, and gained a new family within our CrossFit box. I am very thankful to have my CrossFit family and to be able to share my passion for CrossFit through coaching others."
Landree Gage
CF-L1 TRAINER / NUTRITION COACH
“Feel the fear and do it anyway.”
If you know me, you might recognize this quote from being tattooed on my right leg. I was introduced to CrossFit in 2017. If someone would have told me the impact this sport and community would have on my life; I would have never believed it. I was scared to try something new. I did it anyways. I was scared to meet new people. I did it anyways. I was scared to pick up a barbell for the first time. I did it anyways. Sometimes the greatest blessings in your life lie on the other side of fear. So do it anyway. I fell in love with the work I was able to put in and the results that I saw come out. All while realizing I was having fun and building friendships. The CrossFit community is unmatched. I have a passion for fitness and wellness that has led me to pursuing a career in coaching and helping others! I am an exercise science student at the University of Southern Illinois Carbondale, looking to further my education to be the best coach I can be. My goal is to provide as much guidance as I can to hopefully impact others lives the way mine has been.
“Feel the fear and do it anyway.”
If you know me, you might recognize this quote from being tattooed on my right leg. I was introduced to CrossFit in 2017. If someone would have told me the impact this sport and community would have on my life; I would have never believed it. I was scared to try something new. I did it anyways. I was scared to meet new people. I did it anyways. I was scared to pick up a barbell for the first time. I did it anyways. Sometimes the greatest blessings in your life lie on the other side of fear. So do it anyway. I fell in love with the work I was able to put in and the results that I saw come out. All while realizing I was having fun and building friendships. The CrossFit community is unmatched. I have a passion for fitness and wellness that has led me to pursuing a career in coaching and helping others! I am an exercise science student at the University of Southern Illinois Carbondale, looking to further my education to be the best coach I can be. My goal is to provide as much guidance as I can to hopefully impact others lives the way mine has been.
Sharon Bowman
TRAINER
Sharon has been doing Crossfit and training under coaches, Keith & Savannah Welch, since 2017. She recognizes the combination of Crossfit’s strength training and cardio conditioning promotes overall wellbeing and is beneficial for a healthy lifestyle. Sharon’s goal is to encourage individuals of all age groups to identify their purpose for exercise and use it to motivate themselves to work toward personal fitness goals
Sharon has been doing Crossfit and training under coaches, Keith & Savannah Welch, since 2017. She recognizes the combination of Crossfit’s strength training and cardio conditioning promotes overall wellbeing and is beneficial for a healthy lifestyle. Sharon’s goal is to encourage individuals of all age groups to identify their purpose for exercise and use it to motivate themselves to work toward personal fitness goals
