Our Team
Stacie Tovar
OWNER, HEAD COACH, DIRECTOR OF FITNESS AND WELLNESS OPERATIONS
Member Since: 2009
Hometown: Humphrey, Nebraska
College: University of Nebraska at Omaha
Profession: Owner of Big Omaha Fitness and Wellness, CrossFit Omaha, and Go Far Nutrition and Performance
Qualifications: Big O Fitness Pro Coach, LifeBase Solutions Nutrition Coach, CrossFit Level 2, CrossFit Adaptive Training, Bachelors in Exercise Science, 9x CrossFit Games Competitor, Former Collegiate Athlete
Accolades and proudest accomplishments: NCAA Division II College Volleyball Player – Four-time NCAA Division II College Volleyball Academic Honor Recipient – Nebraska High School Volleyball Team State Champion – Eight-time Nebraska State High School Track Medalist (Sprinter) – Eight-time CrossFit Games Qualifier - Eight-time CrossFit Games Regional Podium Finisher – Three-time CrossFit Team Series Champion 2014, 2015, 2016 – 11th Fittest Woman on Earth 2015 – 2nd Fittest Woman on Earth 2023 (Age Group 35-39), Graduating with Cum Laude Honors from the University of Nebraska at Omaha – Marrying my best friend – Becoming the owner of my beloved CrossFit Omaha and Big O Fitness – Receiving the Distinguished Promising Professional Award from my college alma mater – Being a Mom
Korie Kersigo
COACH, NUTRITION SPECIALIST
Member Since: 2014
Hometown: Papillion, Nebraska
College: University of Nebraska at Omaha
Profession: Fitness and Nutrition Coach
Qualifications: Big O Fitness Pro Coach, LifeBase Solutions Nutrition Coach, CrossFit Level 2, CrossFit Gymnastics Course, CrossFit Adaptive Training
Accolades and proudest accomplishments: Graduating college and being on the Dean’s List – Becoming a coach at CrossFit Omaha and Big O Fitness – Improving my gymnastics skills and getting stronger – Continuously growing as a person
Cooper Besougloff
COACH
Member Since: 2021
Hometown: McLean, Virginia
College: Virginia Tech
Profession: Fitness Coach
Qualifications: Big O Fitness Pro Coach, CrossFit Level 2, United States Association of Weightlifting Level 1, CrossFit Gymnastics Course, 12-Week Olympic Weightlifting Coaches Academy Graduate, M.S. in Sports and Recreation
Accolades and proudest accomplishments: Fittest Man in Nebraska 2022 – Quitting my desk job to pursue my passions – Being a Wildland Firefighter – Making a career out of coaching – Coaching at CrossFit Omaha and Big O Fitness
Allison Snyder
COACH
Member Since: August 2024
Hometown: Seymour, Indiana
College: Ball State University
Profession: Mom and Military Spouse
Qualifications: Big O Fitness Pro Coach, CrossFit Level 2
Accolades and proudest accomplishments: 2014 CrossFit Games Asia Regional Team 1st Place - Working out through two pregnancies - Being a mom while still pushing hard in the gym
Alissa Miller
COACH, MEDIA SPECIALIST
Member Since: 2020
Hometown: Seward, NE
College: University of Nebraska at Omaha
Profession: Fitness Coach and Masters Student
Qualifications: Big O Fitness Pro Coach, CrossFit Level 1, Bachelors in Kinesiology
Accolades and proudest accomplishments: Receiving a full ride educational scholarship – Being awarded the Thompson (TLC) Scholarship – Graduating with Magna Cum Laude honors from the University of Nebraska at Omaha – Becoming a Coach at CrossFit Omaha and Big O Fitness
Anthony Goetz
COACH
Member Since: 2023
Hometown: Elizabeth, Colorado
College: Midland University
Profession: Fitness Coach
Qualifications: Big O Fitness Pro Coach, CrossFit Level 1, Former Collegiate Athlete
Accolades and proudest accomplishments: NAIA Track and Field Athlete (Hurdles) – NAIA Daktronics Scholar Athlete – Midland University Outstanding Student of Human Performance – Receiving my Bachelor's Degree in Sports Marketing and Management – 2023 Festivus Games Men's Intermediate Team Champion – 2022 FitFest Runner Up – Becoming a Coach at CrossFit Omaha and Big Omaha Fitness
Pat Mohs
COACH
Member Since: 2011
Hometown: North Platte, Nebraska
College: University of Nebraska at Omaha
Profession: High School Math Teacher
Qualifications: Big O Fitness Pro Coach, CrossFit Level 1, CrossFit Adaptive Training
Accolades and proudest accomplishments: Marrying my lovely wife Regina – Getting my college degree and mathematics teacher certification – 2012 CrossFit Games North Central Regional Team 4th Place – 2013 CrossFit Games North Central Regional Team 4th Place – 2014 CrossFit Games North Central Regional Team 14th Place – 2015 CrossFit Games Central Regional Team 15th Place
Lucas Clayton
COACH
Member since: 2019
Hometown: Sitka, Alaska
College: Oregon State University, Creighton University
Profession: Physical Therapist
Qualifications: Big O Fitness Pro Coach, CrossFit Level 1, Bachelors of Kinesiology, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Accolades and proudest accomplishments: All-conference high school Baseball Player – All-state high school Baseball Player – All-conference high school Basketball Player – Graduating from Physical Therapy School – Being able to make a career in the rehabilitation and fitness space
Abby DeWitt
COACH
Member Since: 2014
Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska
College: University of Nebraska Omaha, Clarkson College of Nursing
Profession: Pediatric Registered Nurse
Qualifications: Big O Fitness Pro Coach, CrossFit Level 1
Accolades and proudest accomplishments: Graduating from Nursing School with Summa Cum Laude Honors – Getting a job at Children's Hospital and Medical Center in Cardiac Intensive Care – Becoming an Aunt to Kamryn Christina – Becoming a coach at my home away from home CrossFit Omaha and Big O Fitness
Abby Schultz
COACH
Member Since: 2022
Hometown: Flushing, Michigan
College: Michigan State University, Creighton University
Profession: Physical Therapy Student at Creighton University
Qualifications: Big O Fitness Pro Coach, CrossFit Level 2, ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Accolades and proudest accomplishments: Two Time All State Powers Catholic High School –Softball player – BS in nutrition – BS in kinesiology Dean’s list 6x in undergrad – Team CrossFit Omaha 2024 CrossFit Games Semifinalist – Becoming a Big O Coach
Jocelyn Anderson
COACH
Member Since: 2017
Hometown: Omaha
Profession: Musician, Podcaster, Influencer
Qualifications: Big O Fitness Pro Coach, CrossFit Level 1
Accolades and proudest accomplishments: Completed the MMG mentoring program 2016 - Signed to MMG management 2016 - Appeared on “Undercover Boss” with Darius Rucker on CBS 2017 - OEA Best Pop 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023 and 2019 Artist of the Year award - Auditioned for American Idol producers and got golden ticket offer 2018 - Signed major label record deal with BMG Records 2018 - Recorded at the famed Record Plant recording studio in LA 2018 - Release of “Different” album 2020 - Appeared on “Showtime at the Appollo” with Steve Harvey on Fox 2018 - Opened for Darius Rucker 2017 - Toured with Hootie and the Blowfish, and Barenaked Ladies - Performed at Alpine Valley Music Theatre - National partnership with Boys Town with the Kindness Program - Jocelyn Podcast - Written songs with famed songwriters Desmond Child and Darius Rucker - Appeared on “American Song Contest” with Snoop Dog and Kelly Clarkson on NBC
Dustin Tovar
OWNER, COACH, DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Member Since: 2007
Hometown: Abilene, Kansas
College: University of Nebraska at Omaha
Profession: Owner of Big O Fitness, CrossFit Omaha, and Go Far Nutrition
Qualifications: Big O Fitness Pro Coach, CrossFit Level 1, CrossFit Adaptive Training, Former Collegiate Athlete
Accolades and proudest accomplishments: NCAA Division II College Wrestler – NCAA Division II College Wrestling National Finalist – Two-time NCAA Division II College Wrestling All-American – Two-time NCAA Division II College Wrestling Team National Champion – Four-time NCAA Division II Academic All-American – University of Nebraska at Omaha Male Scholar Athlete of the Year – NCAA Division II North Central Conference Men's Honor Athlete and Stan Marshall Award Finalist – Three-time Kansas High School Wrestling State Finalist – Two-time Kansas High School Wrestling State Champion – Two-time Kansas High School Wrestling Team State Champion – Four-time Kansas High School Wrestling State Medalist – All-league high school Football Player (Defensive Back) – 2010 CrossFit Games Affiliate Cup Team 3rd Place – Convincing a volleyball player to marry me – Becoming the owner of CrossFit Omaha and Big O Fitness – Being a Dad
