STAFF
ASHLEY FRASIER | CO-FOUNDER
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & BRANDING
Location: Element26 | Bloomington, Illinois
Ashley is a Bloomington native. She follows a strict ethos to comfort the disturbed and to disturb the comfortable. She is a firm believer in exposing unorthodox truths and being honest with people regardless of popular opinion.
KURTIS FRASIER | co-Founder
Training Director // Lead Jiu-Jitsu Instructor
LOCATION: Element26 | BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS
Kurtis is a U.S Army Special Operations veteran, he was assigned 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. After an honorable discharge in 2010, Kurtis attended Illinois State University pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science. He graduated from Illinois State University in 2013. He is a firm believer in quality over quantity and commits to those he works with. Kurtis currently holds the rank of black belt in Jiu-Jitsu under Professor Alan Shebaro.
Chad Painter
Strength coach // Yoga & Breath Instructor
Location: ELEMENT26 | Bloomington, IL
Chad, a dedicated Strength & Conditioning Coach at Element 26 Gym, seamlessly integrates strength training, yoga, and breath work to harness power through a comprehensive fitness approach.
With three years of coaching experience, he caters to a diverse clientele, from young athletes to grandparents. His fitness journey began in his teenage years, influenced by his father, and his commitment to the gym and yoga mat played a pivotal role in overcoming personal battles with depression. Joining Element 26 in 2019, Chad became captivated by the transformative power of community during FYF events and transitioned into a coaching role in 2021.
His passion lies not just in the physical aspects of training but in fostering a culture at Element 26 that elevates everyone, embodying the ethos of "DO GOOD RECKLESSLY" and the gym's commitment to individualized and knowledge-driven fitness.