Team Again Faster

Jon Gilson, Owner

Jon is the owner and editor-in-chief of Again Faster. He is a CrossFit Level II Instructor, a member of CrossFit's Certification Staff, a USA Track and Field Coach, a USA Weightlifting Club Coach, a Concept2 Master Instructor, and an ACE Certified Personal Trainer. He also holds four CrossFit specialty certifications: Barbell, Endurance, Rowing, and Gymnastics.

Jon earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of New Hampshire in 2003, graduating summa cum laude, and a Certificate of Management in Finance and Control from the Harvard University Extension School in 2006.

Patrick Barber, Customer Service Manager

Patrick is our Customer Service Manager. Patrick’s involvement with CrossFit started in 2004. First as an athlete, then film guy, now as part of CrossFit’s Certification Staff as a Level I Trainer.

To say that he has some talent as an athlete would be putting it mildly. Along with demonstrating mad skills such as performing ‘Diane’ free standing, he has also competed in two CrossFit Games, taking fourth place in 2008. There are also rumors that he can clear a beach volleyball net in his sleep.

Patrick is passionate about coaching and helping others succeed; sharing his CrossFit experiences and knowledge with people is what he does best.

Samantha Keough, Customer Service Director and Research Manager

Samantha is our Customer Service Director. A five-year CrossFit veteran, her athletic achievements place her squarely in the top-tier of CrossFitters. Her experiences in gymnastics and field hockey, combined with consistent training, have led her to perform muscle-ups, bodyweight-plus overhead squats, and effortless pistols, as well as the metabolic capacity to turn in excellent workout times day after day. Samantha is a CrossFit Level I Trainer and a USA Track and Field Coach.

Samantha received her Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Boston College in 2007. She works tirelessly at Again Faster, leading our efforts to become a better and more efficient organization.

Patrick Cummings, Senior Media Producer

Patrick is in charge of all media productions for Again Faster. He is the mastermind behind Again Faster's ever-growing contributions to the CrossFit Journal and the CrossFit Games.

Patrick received a Bachelor's Degree in Writing for the Screen and Stage from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and holds both a Master's Certificate in Screenwriting and a Master's Degree in Media and Visual Arts from Emerson College.

Ian Wittenber, Media Producer

Ian Wittenber brings a wealth of video production knowledge to the Again Faster team. Having directed, photographed, edited and assisted on numerous amateur and professional film productions, he is helping broaden the capabilities of our media venture.

Ian is a graduate of San Francisco State University, where he received a B.A. in Cinema and attended the graduate program in Media Production at Emerson College.