Expanded Biography

Executive Editor

Cory

Summary

Cory was born in Lemoore, CA, in 1969. However, he grew up mostly in the Chesapeake, VA area, graduating from Indian River High School in 1987. The son of a Navy pilot, he did move around a little, which included time in Virginia Beach and Monterrey, CA.

After high school, Cory studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Virginia, graduating in 1991. After some work in the defense industry, he went back to school to earn his Masters in Engineering at NC State University (graduating in 1996). It was at NC State that Cory did work that could be labeled "rocket science," a concept that still earns chuckles from his kids.

After grad school, he went on to work for IBM for about 12 years, working a variety of technical and project management roles at their Research Triangle Park, NC site. Not always perfect in his timing, in early 2008 Cory decided to switch industries and go to work for Fidelity Investments, where he led projects related to retirement plans for Fidelity clients. His luck ran out, and he was eventually caught up in the shedding of workers nationwide during the recession. Now Cory devotes all of his time to writing and e-commerce pursuits.

Cory has been into health and fitness all his life, entering team sports such as youth football when in elementary school, and later becoming fully immersed in wrestling from middle school through high school. He has also been involved in running and strength-training for over 30 years.

While taking Karate classes for several semesters in college, Cory realized that some day it would be really fulfilling to achieve a black belt in martial arts. He now trains with his family and has recently gained a black belt in Taekwondo (tested in Nov 2008, awarded in May 2009). He is now training for his second degree.

Cory assumed the Executive Editor position at Winning-Fitness.com in May 2009, and has final authority for everything posted on the site. He writes articles, blogs, moderates the forum, reviews and selects equipment for the site, as well as responds to reader inquiries. And he works out quite a bit, always looking for new and exciting ways to stay in shape....

Articles

Here are some of Cory's published articles:

Wrestling

Some of Cory's accomplishments in Wrestling (High School League was Virginia Group 3A):

• Coach of NC State Wrestling Club 1996-1997 (Awarded "Best Club")

• Coach and President of NC State Wrestling Club 1995-1996 (nominated for "Best Club")

• Indian River High School Most Valuable Player, Wrestling, 1986-1987

• 2nd in State, 132 lb class, 1987

• 1st in Eastern Region, 132 lb class, 1987

• 1st in Southeastern District, 132 lb class, 1987

• Indian River High School Most Improved, Wrestling, 1985-1986

• 2nd in Eastern Region, 132 lb class, 1986

Martial Arts

Major Awards Black Belt in Taekwondo, World Taekwondo Federation, May 2009 White Tiger Student of the Month, Bodon Class, Jan 2009 White Tiger "Best Test," Green Belt Testing, Jul 2006   White Tiger Tournament Competition Highlights 1st Place, Forms, White Tiger Olympics, 2009 1st Place, Forms, White Tiger Friendship Tournament, 2009 Gold Medal, Most Roundhouse Kicks, White Tiger Olympics, 2008 Gold Medal, Forms, White Tiger Olympics, 2008 1st Place, Board Breaking, White Tiger Friendship Tournament, 2008 Gold Medal, Forms, White Tiger Olympics, 2007 Gold Medal, Self Defense, White Tiger Olympics, 2007 Gold Medal, Target Kicking, White Tiger Olympics, 2007 1st Place, Board Breaking, White Tiger Friendship Tournament, 2007 1st Place, Sparring, White Tiger Friendship Tournament, 2007 Gold Medal, Board Breaking, White Tiger Olympics, 2006 Gold Medal, Choreographed Self Defense, White Tiger Olympics, 2006 1st Place, Forms, White Tiger Friendship Tournament, 2006   Other Martial Arts experience Green Belt in Myo Sim Karate, University of Virginia, 1990 Some/Limited instruction in: Judo Kumdo Capiera Boxing

Running

• 1st Place, M 35-39 Div, Cary Road Race, 2007

• 5th Place, M 35-39 Div, Old Reliable Race, 2007

• 3rd Place, M 35-39 Div, Inside-Out Sports Classic, 2006

• 3rd Place, M 35-39 Div, Inside-Out Sports Classic, 2005

• 5th Place, M 30-34 Div, Great Raleigh Road Race, 2003

• 2nd Place, Mixed Relay Team Div, Semper Fi Triathlon, 2002

• 1st Place, M 25-29 Div, IBM Fall Road Race, 1996

• Have raced in 5K, 10K, and marathon distances

• Have competed in 35 races spanning 17 years

• Personal Best 10K time achieved at age 38

Other Activities

• Hiking

• Mountain Biking

• Snow Skiing

• Water Skiing

• Swimming

• Weight-Lifting