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

Dickinson State University
2002 - 2008BS TechnologyGraduated cum laude.

Lincoln Technical Institute
1990 - 1992AST Architectural Design/DraftingActivities and Societies: Basketball team. Architectural Drafting & DesignAthlete

The University of North Dakota
2010 - 2014Master's of Public Administration MPACurrently enrolled
Experience

US Army
Sept 1992 - Feb 1997Sergeant/E-5
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Mar 1997 - Feb 2000Transportation Construction Inspector
North Dakota Department of Transportation
Feb 2000 - Feb 2013Construction Services Division
Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute
Mar 2013 - nowProgram DirectorDevelop 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 - nowOwner 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 - nowCertified CrossFit Trainer (CF-L3), CrossFit Games Judge
Nov 2024 - now
Licenses & Certifications
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USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach
USA WeightliftingAug 2016 
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, LLCMar 2022- View certificate

CrossFit Mobility Trainer
CrossFit, Inc.Sept 2015
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Chris Padilla40 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 PadillaWASHTO 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 PadillaEmployee 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 PadillaFISH 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 PadillaArmy Commendation Medal US Army Feb 1997 For extreme meritorious service, outstanding leadership, technical excellence, and mission success.
- Awarded to Chris PadillaArmy 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 PadillaNCO 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 PadillaDriver 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
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