
ACCOUNTIBILITY

Owner
Matt Priess
What is your role & speciality?
Founder and Head Performance Coach of Body Ops Coaching. I specialize in helping military veterans and high-performing professionals rebuild physical authority through structured nutrition, training, and recovery systems. My focus is on restoring energy, improving body composition, and optimizing performance using a measurable, system-driven approach.
What certifications, education, or experience do you bring to clients?
I am a Marine Corps veteran with over 15 years of experience in fitness and nutrition coaching. I hold a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) credential and Precision Nutrition Level 1 certification. I have worked with over 2,000 veterans, including complex cases involving injury recovery, PTSD, and metabolic dysfunction. I’ve built and scaled multiple fitness businesses, including leading teams and delivering both in-person and online coaching at scale.
What’s your coaching philosophy or approach to helping clients succeed?
I believe results come from structure, not motivation. My approach is built around the EBQ Method, which aligns nutrition, training, recovery, and daily activity into a measurable system. Clients operate with clear standards, defined metrics, and weekly execution targets. Instead of relying on intensity or guesswork, we create predictable outcomes through consistency, accountability, and data-driven adjustments.
What’s one thing you’re most passionate about in health, fitness, or nutrition?
Helping high-performing individuals regain control over their body and energy so it matches the standards they hold in their professional life. Most of my clients are disciplined in business but lack a system for their health. I’m passionate about closing that gap and restoring their physical edge.
What’s a fun personal fact or hobby outside the gym?
I’m a father of three and spend most of my time outside of work focused on family. I also enjoy building and scaling businesses, studying performance psychology, and staying connected to the veteran community.

Coaching Manager
Eric Howard
What is your role & speciality?
Coaching Manager and member assistance with nutrition, weight loss/gain, building muscle and mental health capabilities
What certifications, education, or experience do you bring to clients?
I went to college to be a psychologist and got certified through NCI while being trained here at Bodyops
What’s your coaching philosophy or approach to helping clients succeed?
I like to encourage our members NOT to use statements such as "try" or "I can't" by switching those to "i am doing this". "this is possible" & "I can" - this improves a mindset set for a successful journey. I frequently say "be better than yesterday!" to the clients - the goal is to be so disciplined that it not only feels amazing but it's their new lifestyle!!
What’s one thing you’re most passionate about in health, fitness, or nutrition?
I'm very passionate about longevity and long life
What’s a fun personal fact or hobby outside the gym?
I absolutely love boxing, as well as hiking and traveling. I also enjoy meeting new people from different countries and cultures!!

Coach
Tomas Santoro
What is your role & speciality?
Strength and nutrition coach.
I specialize in sustainable fat loss, body recomposition, strength, and sports performance built for real life.
What certifications, education, or experience do you bring to clients?
Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science.
NASM Sports Performance Nutritionist.
EXOS Performance Specialist (XPS).
Years of experience coaching adults to improve body composition, performance, and long-term health through structured, realistic systems.
What’s your coaching philosophy or approach to helping clients succeed?
I’m big on keeping things simple and sustainable. No extremes, no burnout.
We focus on solid training, realistic nutrition, and habits you can actually stick to long term. The goal is progress that fits your life, not the other way around.
What’s one thing you’re most passionate about in health, fitness, or nutrition?
Nutrition. Helping people stop overthinking food and learn how to fuel their body without stress or restriction.
What’s a fun personal fact or hobby outside the gym?
I played Division I NCAA soccer and still love anything competitive. If it involves movement, strategy, or pushing limits, I’m in.

Coach
Mary Ann Brown
What is your role & speciality?
Personal Coach, Functional Fitness and Strength Training
What certifications, education, or experience do you bring to clients?
I have a degree in Kinesiology and Community Health and hold a current CrossFit Level 2 certification. I spent 12 years as the Owner and Head Coach of Brevity Fitness and J5 CrossFit, coaching a wide range of clients and helping people build strength, confidence, and sustainable habits through training and lifestyle change.
What’s your coaching philosophy or approach to helping clients succeed?
My approach to coaching is built on real relationships with my clients and meeting them where they are. Everyone comes in with different experiences, stress levels, and expectations, so I adjust my coaching to what each person actually needs in that moment. After nearly 30 years in the fitness industry, I’ve learned that the most sustainable progress comes from learning together, staying flexible, and building habits that fit real life...not perfection.
What’s one thing you’re most passionate about in health, fitness, or nutrition?
I’m passionate about helping people realize that health and fitness don’t have to be overwhelming. I want clients to feel confident, capable, and in control of their choices so building a healthy lifestyle feels realistic and sustainable.
What’s a fun personal fact or hobby outside the gym?
I’m a mom, a law enforcement wife, and you’ll usually find me freezing in the rink, living the hockey mom life.