Industrial Athletics is proud to employ some of the most experienced and talented CrossFit coaches in Pittsburgh. These are regular, down-to-Earth folks (not meatheads) who just happen to be incredibly good at getting people into the best shape of their lives.
Co-owner and Head Coach Jennifer Griener is passionate about helping people, especially busy professionals, find the athlete they didn’t know they were. Jennifer has been CrossFitting since Industrial Athletics opened in 2013. In 2015, after becoming burnt out from her corporate job and needed a change, Jennifer decided to take her love of CrossFit and turn it into a career. Her favorite thing about coaching is watching a member transform right in front of her eyes.
Being a part of this community and the energy the members bring into the gym on a daily basis is what has kept her excited to come in each and every day for the last 10 years. On June 1, 2024, Jennifer became Co-owner of Industrial Athletics along with Jennifer and Michael McNamara. To go from employee to owner was never something she saw happening and the transition has been surreal. But, she wouldn’t have it any other way.
Outside of the gym, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family, especially her niece. She also loves the outdoors, whether it’s walking her dog, running, gardening, or swimming, you can find her outside any opportunity she gets.
Jenn McNamara is a co-owner and coach, where she blends her passion for fitness with her dedication to helping others achieve their health and wellness goals. After being a committed CrossFit member for 8 years, she took the leap into gym ownership, driven by her desire to create a positive, supportive community where people can push their limits and grow stronger—physically and mentally. Outside of the gym, Jenn is a busy mom to two sons, Callan and Colton, and loves cheering them on in their activities. She’s a regular at Colton's hockey games and enjoys watching Callan conquer new climbing challenges.
Alongside her husband Mike and their dog Buster, the family enjoys outdoor adventures, especially beach trips and vacations where they can unwind and make lasting memories together. Jenn is a principal at a middle school for Pittsburgh Public Schools. Her leadership in both the gym and the school is a reflection of her dedication to helping others grow and succeed in all areas of life. Whether it’s leading a class, spending time with her family outdoors, or exploring new places, she liveslife to the fullest and is committed to creating a positive impact wherever she goes.
Zach Rinker began his CrossFit journey in 2018, joining a group of friends at IA. He quickly fell in love with the supportive atmosphere and expert coaching, and was inspired by the progress he made in gymnastics, Olympic lifting, and his overall physical and mental health. After earning his Level 1 certification in 2023. Zach became passionate about helping athletes improve their skills in a safe, effective way. He especially enjoys coaching Olympic lifts and currently leads our weekend lifting classes.
Coach Kaela started CrossFit in July 2018. She immediately loved it and found herself spending more and more time at the gym. The community at IA, the support from Coach Jen, and seeing the changes in herself for the better made her want to help others in the same way. In July 2021, she earned her L1 and began coaching in August 2021. She wanted to continue to learn and become a better coach so she earned her L2 in April 2024. Her passion is helping all members of IA achieve their goals inside and outside the gym. She is very passionate about the important of Mental Wellbeing and writes about Mental Health each month on our blog. When she is not at the gym, she is working full time for PNC Bank or spending time at home with her long time partner and cats.
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Our members’ success is our success. Here are some of the achievements we’ve celebrated with our CrossFit family here at Industrial Athletics. We love to see our members crush their goals!
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