Based in Gillette, WY, former Army Captain Christopher Jeremiah most recently combined his military background with his experience as a college athlete to found Thunder Basin CrossFit. In addition to being the gym’s owner, he provided personalized training services to a number of local athletes in the Gillette area, with some of his clients going on to compete at the NCAA Division I level. Building the operation from scratch, Mr. Jeremiah was able to guide Thunder Basin CrossFit into one of the most successful and profitable gyms in the area.

Committed to giving back to those around him, Mr. Jeremiah also used the gym as a way to assist to other veterans. Soldiers who participated in either Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan or Operation Iraqi Freedom were able to purchase lifetime memberships at the facility for a one-time fee of $50. Also standing out as an aviation enthusiast, he is currently learning how to fly a Cessna 172 Skyhawk single-engine aircraft.