my story
High School Sophomore 1991
I was a shy, introverted kid with ADD who struggled to make it through school. Academics were a constant challenge, and to be honest, I never felt at home in that environment. Sports became my outlet—a place where I could channel my energy and find confidence.
I started lifting weights with the goal of playing high school football, and tha
I was a shy, introverted kid with ADD who struggled to make it through school. Academics were a constant challenge, and to be honest, I never felt at home in that environment. Sports became my outlet—a place where I could channel my energy and find confidence.
I started lifting weights with the goal of playing high school football, and that decision marked the beginning of a lifelong relationship with the gym.
Senior Year 1994
After a few years, I started liking the changes I was seeing in my physique. Weightlifting easily became a lifestyle and I decided to do my first bodybuilding show in 2000, about 5 years after meeting my wife, Loraine. In 2001, I met my Coach and good friend, Turk Fickling.
2013 NPC Washington State
2013 NPC Washington State
In 2013, thanks to Coach Turk Fickling and my Posing Coach Andre Scott, I took home the Men's Bodybuilding Overall at the NPC Washington State Bodybuilding Championships in Auburn, WA and my brand, "GK Krew" (Giantkiller Krew) was born.
(My Stage Name, "The Filipino Giant Killer", was given to me by Emcee, Kim "Kong" Farrison)
Girl Dad
2013 NPC Washington State
In 2014 our family of four was made complete with the addition of our youngest daughter, Maleah. Bodybuilding is sport that affects not just yourself, but everyone around you and I feel extremely blessed to have a family has been so supportive throughout my journey. My wife, Loraine, has been my rock for over 25 years, and I love being a Girl Dad to our beautiful daughters, Macaela and Maleah.
2015 Earned IFBB Pro Card
2015 Earned IFBB Pro Card
In 2015, under the mentorship of my Coach, the late Matt Porter, I earned my IFBB Pro Card at 39 years old at the NPC USAs in Las Vegas, NV taking home 1st Place in the Bantamweight Class
(Above article featured in Flex Magazine, October 2015 Issue)
Introvert to Entrepreneur
2015 Earned IFBB Pro Card
I never thought I'd ever my own business, but in 2016 I was able to leave my corporate sales job to grow my Coaching business full time. I love being an Entrepreneur and having the flexibility to set my own hours. Today I train and mentor both bodybuilding and lifestyle clients. I owe a lot to who I am today from my mentors, Andre Scott, Lieutenant Colonel Sean Calder and Pastor James Reyes.
Career Highlight
After my victory at the USAs, I have since then competed in all three bodybuilding categories: Bodybuilding, Classic and Physique, and was honored to receive an invitation to compete at the 2019 IFBB Arnold Classic which by far was one of my most memorable career highlights. Because I love performing on stage, Bodybuilding is still my favorite categories to compete in.
GK Krew Community
GK Krew isn't a club or a team—it is a COMMUNIITY built on encouragement, support, and genuine connection. Our members are united by a shared commitment to uplifting one another, both inside and outside the gym. We believe success is not limited, and that true competition lies in becoming better than we were yesterday.
It is a privilege t
GK Krew isn't a club or a team—it is a COMMUNIITY built on encouragement, support, and genuine connection. Our members are united by a shared commitment to uplifting one another, both inside and outside the gym. We believe success is not limited, and that true competition lies in becoming better than we were yesterday.
It is a privilege to serve as a coach and mentor to dedicated individuals, while also supporting teams and coaches across the country.
awards & recognitions
Team Awards & Top Trainer Awards
- 2025 NPC Northwest Natural Championships Team Award
- 2025 NPC FX Supps Emerald Cup Natural Championships Team Award
- 2024 NPC FX Supps Emerald Cup Natural Championships Team Award
- 2024 NPC WA State Open Bodybuilding Championships Team Award
- 2024 NPC Northwest Natural Championships Team Award
- 2023 NPC Northwest Natural Championships Team Award
- 2021 NPC Northern Classic Team Award Recipients, Men's Bodybuilding/Physique Division
- 2021 NPC Tanji Johnson Classic Team Award
- 2020 NPC Idaho Cup Team Award
- 2019 NPC Emerald Cup Team Award
- 2019 NPC Vancouver Open 2x Team Award
- 2018 NPC Northwest Bodybuilding Championships "Young Gun Legacy" Team Award & Top Trainer Award (2nd Year in a row!)
- 2018 NPC Ironman Bodybuilding Championships Naturally Team Award Champions
- 2018 NPC MUSCLEEGG Emerald Cup Bodybuilding Championships - Saturday Team Champions
- 2018 NPC Vancouver USA Natural Bodybuilding Championships Team Award Champions!
- 2017 "Top Trainer Award", NPC Northwest Bodybuilding Championships
- 2017 NPC Ironman Naturally Bodybuilding Championships Team Award
- 2017 NPC Emerald Cup 35th Anniversary Bodybuilding Championships Team Award
competition history
NPC & IFBB Stage Photos
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"Motivation gets you going, but discipline keeps you growing" ~ John C. Maxwell
2026: Men's Bodybuilding Masters 50+, IFBB Linear Emerald Cup, 1st Place
2026: Men's Bodybuilding Masters 40+, IFBB Linear Emerald Cup, 2nd Place
2024: Men's Bodybuilding Masters 40+, IFBB FX Supps Emerald Cup, 7th Place
2023: Men's Physique Masters 40+, IFBB FX Supps Emerald Cup, 3rd Place
2022: Men's Bodybuilding Masters 40+, IFBB FX Supps Emerald Cup, 2nd Place
2021: Men's Physique, IFBB UBU Phoenix Europa, 16th Place
2019: Men's Physique, IFBB Arnold Classic, 16th Place
2019: Men's Physique, IFBB Tournament of Champions, 16th Place
2018: Men's Physique, IFBB Sacramento Pro, 17th Place
2018: Men's Physique, IFBB Portland Classic, 2nd Place
2018: Men's Physique, IFBB Vancouver Pro, 12th Place
2017: Classic Bodybuilding (Debut), Vancouver Pro/Am, 14th Place
2016: Men's 212 Division, IFBB Alaska Muscle/Alaska Arctic Pro, 10th Place
2015: Open Bodybuilding Men’s Bantamweight class NPC USAs, 1st Place (IFBB Pro Card)
2015: Open Bodybuilding Men’s Lightweight class NPC Emerald Cup, 1st Place and Overall Runner-up
2013: Open Bodybuilding Men’s Lightweight class NPC USAs, 7th Place
2013: Open Bodybuilding Men’s Lightweight class NPC Washington State, 1st Place and Overall
2011: Open Bodybuilding Men’s Lightweight class NPC USAs, 5th Place
2011: Open Bodybuilding Men’s Lightweight class NPC Washington State, 1st Place
2010: Open Bodybuilding Men’s Lightweight class NPC Emerald Cup, 2nd Place
2009: Open Bodybuilding Men’s Lightweight class NPC Oregon State, 1st Place
2009: Open Bodybuilding Men’s Lightweight class NPC Vancouver Natural, 1st Place
2001: Open Bodybuilding Men’s Lightweight class NPC Emerald Cup, 4th Place
2001: Open Bodybuilding Men’s Lightweight class NPC Vancouver Natural, 2nd Place
2000: Open Bodybuilding Men’s Lightweight class NPC Emerald Cup, 10th Place
2000: Novice Men's Lightweight class NPC Vancouver Natural, 6th Place