Alex Whitaker

Founder & CEO

About

Retired strength coach and bodybuilding contest prep coach turned entrepreneur. I started as a small-town kid lifting weights, creating one opportunity after another to build a career around fitness, business, and leadership. Today, my focus is on scaling West Coast Strength, building an industry-leading fitness brand, and developing a high-performing team. My priority is growing the business: expanding locations, strengthening operations, and refining our culture to create something Stronger Than A Gym. I’m dedicated to building leaders from within, investing in my team’s growth, and pushing the standard of what West Coast Strength represents. Always building, always improving. Running a race with no finish line. "West Coast vs Everybody"

Country

United States

City

Portland

Industry

Health, Wellness & Fitness

Skill

Business Development, Leadership, Brand Development, Project Management, Training, Strength , Sports Nutrition, Sports, Football, Athletic Training, Athletics, Health Education, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Strength Training

Experience

Founder & CEO

West Coast Strength

2013-1 - Present · 13 yrs 8 mos

West Coast Strength is an industry-disrupting fitness brand built for those who demand and deserve more. Our expert-designed facilities offer elite equipment, an unmatched atmosphere, and a strong community that elevates every member. We serve everyone from everyday heroes to competitive athletes by providing a gym built for real results. Stronger Than A Gym, WCS is a movement, a mindset, and a culture that pushes the standard of what a gym can be. "West Coast vs Everybody"

Owner

Valley Sports Nutrition

2011-9 - 2018-5 · 6 yrs 9 mos

A unique sports nutrition store that engages customers with specific recommendation and supplement options, while offering prices far below our competitors.

Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

Western Oregon University

2009-12 - 2011-8 · 1 yr 9 mos

Responsible for all aspects of the sports performance development of the football program as well as consulting for the development of other university athletic teams.