Ian was born and raised in Hendersonville. In 2006 he graduated East Henderson High, and went on to serve 8 years in the Navy as a Nuclear Machinist Mate. After his military service, Ian pursued the workforce ultimately landing him a job as a Engineering Tech with Pike Engineering. In 2019, the dream to pursue building a community based gym began. In 2020, Strong Hand Fitness was born with a goal of "Building a Stronger Community, One Lift at a Time".  Now 2025, the dream of building a more impactful business is on the horizon. Moving the gym location to a larger building, larger parking lot, and more road frontage provides a unique opportunity to continue the dream! Thank you for your support!