Pete is a former high school wrestler and two time state power lifting champion.  He graduated from Butler High School in 1979 and from the University of South Alabama in 1984 with a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education.  He followed that up with a Master's degree in Exercise Physiology from U.S.A. in 1985.
     Pete has worked in Corporate fitness with The Total Wellness Center and in Physical Therapy with The Therapy Center of North Alabama.  In 1990, Pete founded The Body Mechanic Personal Trainers.  After building successful businesses at HAC and at the Hospital Fitness Center, Pete opened Huntsville Personal Training Center in October, 1996.  H.P.T.C is a small gym with all the amenities of the larger gyms without the crowds and impersonal touch.