Kevin Chen
Manager | Coach
Fitness is my jam and CrossFit is my passion! I love CrossFit because it has created a community that focuses on helping people of all ages live healthier and more active lives.
One of my favorite things as a coach is being able to make positive impacts on each member’s health and fitness. As a coach, I am caring, energetic, and loud at times. I aim to make each class fun, competitive, and I hope that each athlete comes back stronger and more confident than the last time.
Outside of CrossFit I love to eat, travel, hike, snowboard, and hang out with friends and family.
Levi Dempsey
Coach
I started my CrossFit journey in 2008, having arrived here by way of a road of years in martial arts (Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Ba Gua, and Capoeira), and the intense desire to not get fat. The emphasis on technique and form before intensity, and the supportive yet challenging nature of the group classes, and beginning nutritional knowledge drew me in.
One day, while helping another member work on pull-ups, she exclaimed how that was the first one she had ever done in her 63 years on this earth, and she was floored and ecstatic. It was a life-changing event I was witnessing, which in turn changed my life. I became motivated to become a coach and help more people make dramatic positive changes in their lives. I began coaching in 2010, which lead me to take a CrossFit Gymnastics seminar, which got me hooked on the movements and strength of gymnastics. I began to practice on my own and took classes at a circus school to learn even more.
In 2014 I was accepted as a coach for the CrossFit Gymnastics Seminars, which is one of those great jobs that just feeds your passion. I work hard to bring that knowledge to my everyday coaching, and always coach like I would want to be coached. This means I will ALWAYS be on your case about better body position, safer movement, and correct technique. Speed is one side effect of excellent technique. Fitness is another.
Kai Siddiqui
Coach
I’m a dedicated and enthusiastic Personal Trainer, CrossFit Coach, and Nutrition Coach with over a decade of experience in helping people achieve their fitness goals. With a deep love for health science, I use evidence-based fitness and nutrition coaching tailored to each individual that I train. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned athlete, my goal is to support you every step of the way, ensuring you live a healthier and happier life. I’m on my own health journey and would love to help you with yours as you become your best self!
Jim Engracia
Coach
I love being active and have a passion for fitness. I first came into the scene as a runner completing a handful of marathons and over a dozen half marathons. I found weightlifting and functional fitness that opened a new excitement. I eventually came into coaching because I love working with people wherever they currently are on their fitness journey.
Favorite Movement: Snatches
Least Favorite Movement: tall box jumps
Outside of the gym, I love paddle boarding, swimming, playing with my cat and dog, video games, and binging TV. I am also a certified and licensed speech language pathologist.
JB Chaingan
Coach
Ever since I was 14, my dream was and has always been to help others through Fitness. I’ve been fortunate enough to live that dream for almost two decades now and don’t plan on stopping anytime soon!
Building onto my natural passion for Health and Athletics, I obtained the status of CCFT, placing myself in the 99th percentile of all CrossFit Coaches worldwide. I furthered my knowledge base by working with USA Weightlifting Hall of Fame Coach, Bob Takano, taught and coached Muay Thai and Boxing, and achieved National recognition by USA Track & Field as a Level-1 Coach.
Beyond training others, I have spent numerous years competing in CrossFit, with a few of my accomplishments including qualifying for “The Cascade Classic Elite division” in 2018 and 2019 and multiple podium finishes in the “Next Level Invitational” across all three of their divisions. When I’m not training myself or others, my other passions include Snowboarding, Gaming, playing with my dog “Mako”, and cheering on my Dodgers and Lakers!
As a coach, I am personally invested in the growth and well-being of every single person that I am blessed the opportunity to work with— My position has given me the chance to positively impact the lives of so many and I choose to make the most of this opportunity every day I can!
Cayla Ravancho
Coach
I love RepRoom because it combines two things that make me happiest in life: friends and fitness. The best part about coaching is meeting a member where they’re at in their unique athletic journey, and witnessing their growth both physically and mentally. For me, gains aren’t limited to personal best records; I celebrate all positive changes.
In class, I keep the energy high by playing feel-good music and by telling cheeky jokes. I might also give out a hug or two! In short, I’m here to cheer you on and lift you up every step of the way (metaphorically or physically…don’t be fooled by my petite stature!)
Katy Tavog
Coach
I grew up in suburban St. Louis and was a competitive gymnast as a kid. I moved to Seattle in 1989, and began coaching in 1994. Initially, I coached competitive gymnastics, then I segued into teaching hot yoga, and I added coaching CrossFit in 2012.
I’ve been a member of RepRoom since 2011, back in the Crossfit Amped “old gym” days. I was brought into Amped originally to teach yoga, but once I took a class and did my first WOD, there was no looking back.
My personal goal is to qualify for the CrossFit Games, but whether you want to get more fit, just need an hour to blow off steam, or anything in between, RepRoom has a place for you. It has been my second home for over a decade, and my second family. I love coaching, I love helping people learn to have fun while working hard, and I love creating opportunity for people to meet their goals, whatever they might be.
I have a Bachelor’s degree in History, an Associate’s degree in Landscape Design, and a Master’s degree in Human Nutrition.