Chris Padilla

Chris Padilla

Sergeant/E-5

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Empowering Others Through Knowledge & Strength | Technical Training Director 🚧 | Certified CrossFit Coach 🏋️‍♂️ | Owner, Big Muddy CrossFit

  • Education

    • Dickinson State University

      2002 - 2008
      BS Technology

      Graduated cum laude.

    • Lincoln Technical Institute

      1990 - 1992
      AST Architectural Design/Drafting

      Activities and Societies: Basketball team. Architectural Drafting & DesignAthlete

    • The University of North Dakota

      2010 - 2014
      Master's of Public Administration MPA

      Currently enrolled

  • Experience

    • US Army

      Sept 1992 - Feb 1997
      Sergeant/E-5
    • Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

      Mar 1997 - Feb 2000
      Transportation Construction Inspector
    • North Dakota Department of Transportation

      Feb 2000 - Feb 2013
      Construction Services Division
    • Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute

      Mar 2013 - now
      Program Director

      Develop and manage the annual training plan for the NDSU UGPTI Transportation Learning Network (TLN). TLN is a technology transfer program developed to serve the transportation interests for our partner states. TLNs partner states are North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming and Montana DOTs and includes the Mountain Plains Consortium (MPC). Coordinate and facilitate webinars. The TLN Team delivers roughly 35 presentations each year and reaches over 4,000 participants annually!

    • Big Muddy CrossFit

      Nov 2024 - now

      Owner and trainer at BMCF. Develop weekly programming, manage business, collaborate with coaching staff, coach athletes in technique, form, diet, intensity, and training diversity.BMCF is a proud member of the worldwide CrossFit family! We are dedicated to changing the lives of everyone that walks through our door. Our training methods produce undisputed, tangible results for all levels of fitness; from young adults to competitive athletes, and everything in between.Our program efficiently combines the most effective training methods of weightlifting, gymnastics, and high intensity cardio. There isn't a strength and conditioning program anywhere that works with a greater diversity of tools, modalities, and drills. For more information, please visit us in person or virtually at www.bigmuddycrossfit.com Show less

      • Owner/Trainer

        Jul 2014 - now
      • Certified CrossFit Trainer (CF-L3), CrossFit Games Judge

        Nov 2024 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach

      USA Weightlifting
      Aug 2016
      View certificate certificate
    • CrossFit Level 2 Trainer

      CrossFit, Inc.
      Jan 2016
    • CrossFit Kids

      CrossFit, Inc.
      Oct 2014
    • CrossFit Judges

      CrossFit, Inc.
      Jan 2014
    • CrossFit Level 1 Trainer

      CrossFit, Inc.
      May 2013
    • CrossFit Gymnastics

      CrossFit, LLC
      Mar 2022
    • CrossFit Mobility Trainer

      CrossFit, Inc.
      Sept 2015
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Chris Padilla
      40 Under 40 ND Business Watch Jul 2011 Selected as one of the top 40 professionals in the state of ND under the age of 40. Nominated by peers, selected by community leaders. Based on exceptional leadership, teamwork, professional development, motivation, and overall excellence.
    • Awarded to Chris Padilla
      WASHTO Above & Beyond (3x) NDDOT & WASHTO May 2011 Received awards in 2011, 2010, & 2009 for exceptional leadership and service while going above and beyond regular duties.
    • Awarded to Chris Padilla
      Employee of the Year Nominee 2x NDDOT Dec 2009 2005 & 2009. Nominated by peers as employee of the year candidate. Based on overall excellence.
    • Awarded to Chris Padilla
      FISH Award Council of State Employees Oct 2009 Certificate of Appreciation for being Friendly, having Initiative, being Smiley, and being Helpful. Nominated by peers and selected by COSE representatives.
    • Awarded to Chris Padilla
      Army Commendation Medal US Army Feb 1997 For extreme meritorious service, outstanding leadership, technical excellence, and mission success.
    • Awarded to Chris Padilla
      Army Achievement Medal (3 each) US Army Feb 1995 Awards in 1993, 1994, and 1995. For extraordinary attitude, motivation, leadership, and exceptional results in assignments.
    • Awarded to Chris Padilla
      NCO of the Year US Army Jan 1995 Competed and selected as the NCO of the Year at Fort Lewis, WA. Based on technical skills, leadership, team development, vision, and physical fitness.
    • Awarded to Chris Padilla
      Driver of the Year US Army Feb 1993 Competed and was selected as the Driver of the Year at Fort Lewis, WA.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Past President

      Issued by Farwest Rotary on Jan 2010
      Farwest RotaryAssociated with Chris Padilla