David Kiest has an extensive background to include military special operations, law enforcement and private military contracting. David began his career in 1990 as a U.S. Army Infantryman where he succeeded in completing the Army Ranger Course, Airborne School, Air Assault School, Sniper School and then earned the coveted Green Beret where he was also a Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Instructor.

After 12 years in the Army, David joined a local Police Department where he worked patrol duties, juvenile investigations and High School Liaison duties for a school of 2500 young men and women. During his time as a police officer, he spent 4 years on the SWAT team ultimately taking on duties of the Tactical Commander and Assistant Team Commander. After 5 1/2 years in law enforcement, David went back into work overseas in combat zones in a position that only hires former Special Operations, where he is still employed to this day.

David was also one of the owners/lead instructors for Barebones Crossfit of Yorkville for 7 years while also working in his contractor role overseas. During his time as an athletic coach, David trained hundreds of clientele in fitness and nutrition with amazing results. David also ran the Crossfit Kids program where he has worked with many kids in the process of developing fitness/nutrition/mindset/self confidence.

A list of some of his training and achievements are:

• U.S. Army Special Forces Medical Sergeant
• U.S. Army Airborne/Ranger qualified
• Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Instructor
• NRA Law Enforcement Carbine Instructor
• NRA Basic Pistol Instructor
• USCCA Basic Pistol Instructor
• CrossFit Level 1 and 2 Coach
• CrossFit Olympic Lifting Coach
• CrossFit Gymnastics Coach
• CrossFit Kids Instructor