About Our Team at Yellow Rose Fitness

Yellow Rose Fitness began with a simple but powerful belief: fitness should feel like coming home, not like proving yourself to strangers. In 2016, Clark and Rachel Hibbs were newly married, and on a mission to build something different.

Tired of the loud, intimidating, “go hard or go home” gym culture, they imagined a place where everyday people (busy parents, working professionals, postpartum moms, and weekend warriors) could feel empowered, supported, and seen.

They named it Yellow Rose Fitness for two reasons.
First, the yellow rose is a symbol of friendship and well-being… a nod to the welcoming community they hoped to create (and an homage to the heroine of Texas independence).
And secondly, it was the first bouquet of flowers Clark ever gave Rachel when they started dating. Sentimental? Sure, but also deeply intentional, just like everything else they’ve tried to build since. What started as a small group class gym quickly blossomed (get it?) into a multi-service wellness hub.

With strength training at it’s core, Yellow Rose now offers group fitness, personal training, nutrition coaching, ladies only programs, postpartum programs, youth fitness (7-15 years old), and classes for adults over 50–all rooted in the same foundational goal: Advancing Happy.

Clark and Rachel still show up every day, not just as gym owners, but as coaches, cheerleaders, and sometimes babysitters (because hey, parenting and fitness go hand-in-hand). Together, they’ve built a place where people can get stronger physically, mentally, and emotionally, one rep at a time. Yellow Rose isn’t just a gym. It’s a community. A support system. And for many, it’s the first place they finally felt like fitness was for them.

Clark is the owner and operator of Yellow Rose Fitness along with his wife Rachel. With over 15 years in the fitness industry, Clark uses his technical knowledge of movement and his passion for people to help each client find their own unique fitness journey. Outside of the gym, Clark loves to be at home with his family, pups, and to play golf. Clark has a bachelor of arts from the University of Houston, and loves all things U of H. Go Coogs!

Rachel is the Co-Owner of Yellow Rose along with her husband, Clark. She is a mom to twin girls (Birdie and Lila) and spends most of her free time with her family and chasing after her wild toddlers. She loves staying active with outdoor activities, taking walks to the park, exploring Houston, trying new restaurants, and curling up with a good book on the couch.

Rachel is a certified nutrition coach and personal trainer. She has a degree in English and Secondary Education from the University of Texas at Arlington. After teaching in the classroom for 9 years, she decided to leave her teaching job to pursue nutrition coaching and gym ownership full time. She is incredibly passionate about all things health, nutrition, and fitness. As a nutrition coach, she can help you meet your goals and create a sustainable lifestyle that is based on your individual needs and preferences all while still eating the foods you enjoy and love. She’s looking forward to helping you crush some goals!

Tiffany hails from Nebraska (GO BIG RED!) and has a degree in Chemical Engineering from Colorado School of Mines. She spent 10 years in oil and gas and 12 years running her professional organizing business before joining the Yellow Rose team as Operations Manager. She loves that it combines two of her favorite things – fitness and making things more efficient. She also coaches and has her CrossFit Level 1.

She has always been into sports and ran track though college as a hurdler and heptathlete. She started CrossFit in 2011 and has been loving it ever since. She has lived in 7 states, 2 countries, and now spends her free time running her three kids to activities, working out, coaching Girls on The Run and the Oak Forest Triathlon Team, dancing, hanging with friends, and enjoying a Tacos A Go Go margarita with her husband, Jeremy.

Kara was born in Mississippi, raised just outside New Orleans, and has called Houston home since 2008. A graduate of Ole Miss, exercise has come in and out of Kara’s life. Lifting weights, step aerobics, Rumba, running, and now she has found Yellow Rose. After many years of tending to babies and never having time for herself, she has now made it a priority, all while helping YRF staff behind the scenes.

Outside of YRF, Kara enjoys volunteering at her children’s schools and at the local ballpark, TSA. Her extra time is spent serving as a taxi driver for her boys to all of their sporting events. She would love to spend extra time with a book, but the laundry calls way too often. Kara has been married to her husband, David, for 16 years, and they have 3 amazing boys, Graham (13), Elliot (10) and Keller (7). Kara is serving as a client success assistant and is here to help when and where needed and is excited to join the Yellow Rose family.

Cameron Coday is one of the Youth and Group Class coaches! With a background in music education and six years of teaching experience in Houston, she brings an infectious energy and passion for proper form to the gym. She began her fitness journey through CrossFit in 2016, and has been coaching group fitness and weightlifting since 2020.

Cameron holds a Master of Music Education from Central Washington University and a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Colorado. She is known for being Coach Amanda’s endurance sidekick, and can often be found training for races, or local CrossFit and olympic weightlifting meets. She spends her free time teaching her cat new tricks.

Pam has over 20 years of experience in the health and wellness industry. She graduated from the University of Texas in Austin with a Kinesiology degree and a minor in Nutrition. She has coached, trained, educated, and served many people of all ages towards a healthier lifestyle. She prides herself in helping people reach their personal wellness goals. Being an athlete all of her life, she has done her fair share of pushing her body to its limits. She is a 2x Ironman with a goal to complete a marathon in every state.

Eileen is a coach and personal trainer at Yellow Rose Fitness. She was born and raised in Houston, Texas and decided to make fitness her full-time career in 2022. Her favorite thing to coach is olympic weightlifting and has her USAW-L1. She also has a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Tennessee Native, former educator, sourdough enthusiast and mom of 4, Kate jumped into strength training head first following those early mom years and never looked back. Realizing the benefit of functional strength training in her own life and the impact of effective and motivating coaches, Kate made the commitment to serve as that bridge for others on their own fitness journey. She loves helping others reach their goals and encouraging them all along the way.Kate holds her CrossFit L1 and can be found leading group classes full of attempted motivational one-liners right as the burn sets in😊! When not at Yellow Rose, she can be found refereeing the energetic chaos of her 4 kids, attempting to improve her sourdough baking, or escaping to the mountains and cooler weather with her husband Drew.

Gracie got into group coaching after working in the demanding hospitality industry in New Orleans. She was in search of a meaningful career where she could help others while making an impact on her own life.

She has a Bachelor’s in Exercise Physiology through the University of New Orleans, Level 1 in CrossFit, and PT Certification through American Council in Exercise.

This is Chris! He is originally from the San Antonio area but considers himself a native Houstonian nowadays. He has a degree in Biochemistry and Genetics and a background in data analysis and sales but is now an elementary teacher at a public Montessori school! He takes great joy in helping and teaching others, which is why he loves being a coach and personal trainer with Yellow Rose. He first got into fitness through running, having run six full marathons and 12 half marathons so far. His next goal is to tackle the Abbott World Marathon Majors! When he isn’t running or at the gym, he can be found baking fun creations or in his garden with his dog Bailey.

Anna grew up in south Louisiana and moved to Houston right after getting married in 2019. She began her fitness journey back in high school and, after having her first child, decided it was finally time to turn her passion for health and fitness into a career! She loves to help others find joy in working out and seeing their bodies get stronger while also recognizing the mental benefits that accompany eating healthy and moving your body.

Anna earned her bachelor’s degree in public relations with a minor in Business from LSU. She has her CrossFit Level 1 and can primarily be found coaching private training clients.

Outside of the gym, Anna loves to run, cook, travel, read and spend time with her husband, daughter and two very clingy dogs!

Brian began his fitness journey in 2012 when he first started doing CrossFit. His passion for coaching stems from his two year tenure teaching a Lab while getting his Masters in Hospitality at the University of Houston (aka The Harvard of Southeast Texas, Go Coogs!). Outside of the gym, Brian loves going to concerts, and spending time with his wife Kati and their three daughters.

Brogan originally calls Louisiana home, but he also moved several times throughout the US as a kid. He played competitive sports growing up, focusing on soccer and football. Brogan attended Tulane, then LSU for his MBA. After college, he found CrossFit to be a great way to stay in shape in a group setting and find a community after moving to Houston in 2019.

He started coaching in 2022. Brogan particularly enjoys the benefits of cross-training between running, gymnastics, and barbell. Brogan and his wife Julie met in college and live in Rice Military with their dog Millie.

Coach Chad is here to meet you where you are at, every day! As a former college athlete, but now firmly “Middle Aged”, he wants you to get the best workout for YOU every day. Coach Chad is a helper and wants every trip to the gym to be helpful for you! When not at the gym, Chad spends time with his family, loves watching sports, especially football, and runs a small non-profit benefiting the neonatal ICU at Texas Children’s Hospital in honor of his daughter, Olivia.

Chelsea is a native Houstonian and graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center Dental Branch with a Bachelor’s in Dental Hygiene. She is now the office manager at a nearby dental office, Bayou City Smiles. Go see her there!

Chelsea has over 12 years experience in the fitness world. She has done countless half marathons, 1 full marathon, and many Crossfit competitions! She loves to see others gain confidence in their fitness which oftentimes transposes into their everyday life!

When she’s not in the gym, you can find Chelsea with her husband, Jason, and 2 young girls, Mila and Reese- who all 3 workout with her! She also loves spending time with friends, traveling, and watching trash reality tv!

Hey everyone I’m CJ! I’m a men’s open competitive bodybuilder and personal trainer. I’ve been training in the gym for over half my life. Bodybuilding and fitness changed my life, and I truly enjoy helping others change theirs as well. Let me help push you beyond your limits and show you what you are capable of! I specialize in high intensity and hypertrophy training, weight management, and body recomposition. Of course if you’re looking to dip your feet into bodybuilding I can help with that as well!

Dani was born and raised in South Texas, where she grew up playing a variety of sports, mainly softball and cheerleading. She has a B.S. in Kinesiology from UTSA and brings over 8 years of experience in personal and group training. Dani loves helping people realize they are capable of more than they think… whether that’s getting stronger, moving better, or feeling more confident in their own skin.When she’s not coaching, Dani is probably thinking about the next time she can go snowboarding or spending time with her cats, Jax and Benny.

Dennis is a Louisiana native raised between the northern state of Illinois and good olde Texas. He developed a passion for teaching fitness after finishing his tenure as a student at The Texas A&M University.

Dennis would go on to earn his 1st personal training certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine in February of 2018. Since then he has acquired credentials from CrossFit and the International Sports Sciences Association. When he’s not coaching Dennis enjoys coffee, live music, and naps on his couch.

Dom Anderson(@mycoachdom) loves family, fitness, people, and flying his drone. Dom has over 12 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. A former aviation engineer, Dom brings a unique, analytical perspective to his work, ensuring every fitness program he designs is as precise and effective as it is innovative. His diverse career spans leading high-energy group fitness classes, developing specialized youth exercise programs, and training professional and collegiate athletes.

Jacquie is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a Woman Coaching Specialist. She holds a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Missouri. Her passion for fitness came from her love of dance and feeling strong. She sees strength training as essential for performance enhancement and a must-have for injury prevention in all activities. Her mission is to help everyone to be healthy, pain-free, and strong to do things that they love to do, whether it is to compete in a marathon, to enjoy a pain-free hike, or to chase their grandchildren around the house, she is here for it!
During her free time, she enjoys going to dance classes, hiking with her husband and two dogs, meeting new people, eating amazing foods in Houston, and exploring anything and everything new and fun.

Jessica is beginning her 14th year as an elementary school teacher. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English Language Arts and Reading with a minor in Education from St. Edward’s University. She is a proud member of Rice University’s School Literacy and Culture’s Early Literacy Leadership Academy.
Her fitness journey began in 2012 when she found District H CrossFit in the Heights. As the years progressed, she has found a love of becoming a healthy version of herself both physically and mentally. She even dived into the weightlifting world for a year and half in 2016. She loves anything with the barbell! She earned her CrossFit Level 1 in 2025. She is combining her love of teaching and helping others with her love for fitness.
In her spare time, you can find her watching various Bravo shows, keeping up with her two sons and watching sports with her husband.

Jimmy has been a proud member of the Yellow Rose Fitness community since 2019, where he coaches both adults and youth. His passion lies at the crossroads of physical movement, nutrition, mindset, and personal growth-helping people unlock their full potential inside and outside the gym.
A Houston native, Jimmy balances his career in the oil & gas industry with life in The Heights alongside his family. He holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Colorado, an MBA from the University of Texas, and is a certified L2 CrossFit coach.

Fitness has always been an integral part in Leah’s life and career. She has coached high school athletics teams, taught group fitness classes at various gyms, and developed wellness programs for teachers. Outside of the gym, Leah works full time in education as an assistant principal, enjoys taking hiking trips, and always has a book nearby.

Mary has enjoyed sports and fitness her whole life, trying out a variety of sports including long-distance running, basketball, crew, yoga and golf before eventually discovering a love of CrossFit in 2021. She completed her CF level 1 in 2023 and prior to starting coaching at Yellow Rose.

Mary has a background in health and science starting with a bachelors in neuroscience from Baylor University prior to moving to Houston to complete medical school at UT Health. She is a pediatrician in the neighborhood and hopes to encourage healthy lifestyle in the patients she cares for. She believes that regular exercise is a key element of physical and mental health.

Melissa was born and raised in Nebraska but moved to Houston in 2002 to teach 2nd grade. After getting married and having her son, she became a stay at home mom. When her son was 16 months old she was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer. Through her recovery she found a passion for health and fitness which lead her to becoming a PN Certified Nutrition Coach. She and her husband stay very busy with their son’s select baseball schedule but when they have free time they like to travel. She also adores her three very spoiled dogs.

Hi, I’m Monique!I started at Yellow Rose in 2023 through CrossFit, and I hold my CF-L1. While I don’t come from a traditional sports background (I am a late in life athlete), I love learning and trying just about everything! Recently, I placed 3rd in a local USS-sanctioned novice Strong(Wo)man competition, completed my first half marathon in January ’25, and have competed in a handful of local CrossFit comps.

My next big goals are to run the Houston Marathon in 2026 and eventually complete a triathlon. I share all this because I hope to coach and motivate you to feel confident putting your training into action-or to try something totally new!

Outside of fitness, I love exploring new restaurants, drinking way too much iced coffee, going to concerts (I’ve been to nearly 100!), and watching movies with my daughter, Delilah. I look forward to working with you and seeing you around the gym.

Scarlet is a Houston native and former athlete with a master’s degree in Human Development. She has 5 years of experience as a youth strength coach and a background in corporate wellness and youth mentorship. Scarlet is passionate about helping young athletes build confidence and strength through movement, creating a supportive space where they can grow and thrive.

Passionate Personal Trainer from Houston Tx. He loves helping people get stronger, healthier and more confident. Creating personalized programs focused on injury prevention and making every workout safe, effective and motivating.
With over 20 years of experience in sports, Stephen has played and coached Rugby, competed in wrestling and now trains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His goal is to create a supportive environment where clients feel empowered to reach their fitness goals whether they are just starting or ready to take their training to the next level.

Summer started crossfit in 2015, in an act to try something new while also trying to find healthier habits. She loves a workout with a heavy barbell and some gymnastics! She has an undergraduate and Masters degree within the educational field, and was an elementary math teacher for several years. She is currently at UH working on her PhD in Quantitative Research within Educational Psychology. When she’s not at school or at the gym she’s either enjoying the outdoors, hanging out with friends, or chilling at home with her cat.