About Us

Ken Johnson - CEO
Ken has over 22 years of business experience with a Kansas City based company. He has over 20 years of coaching experience – from grade school to high school age kids. He is the father of 4 children that are already involved in sports activities. As a parent and coach, he understands the need for quality apparel at reasonable prices.
Email Ken at: kenj@spartanathletes.com
Greg Birring - Chief Information Officer
Greg has 10+ years of Web development and eCommerce solutions experience. He has over 15 years of experience as a martial arts competitor, instructor and coach. He has managed many web design projects and enjoys helping companies reach their goals on the Internet. He is the father of 2 children. His Vision and expertise are amazing.
Email Greg at: greg@spartanathletes.com
Jeff Hughes - Director of New Business
Jeff has been in sales and marketing for over 15 years. He believes that solid business partnerships are built by delivering on promises and giving great customer service. Jeff is the father of 4 children, 3 of whom he has coached in multiple sports. As a board member of a high profile not-for-profit organization he knows the value of high quality programs for raising funds.
Email Jeff at: jeff@spartanathletes.com
Billy Henry - Director of Technology
Billy has been in the IT/Web development business for 10 years. He is proficent in several programming languages and dabbles in graphic design. He has 2 children in private school, so he is also no stranger to fundraising.
Email Billy at: billy@spartanathletes.com
 
Darrin Jackson - National Sales Director
Darrin had over 16 years of Senior Leadership experience in global corporations before joining the Spartan Athletes team in January 2007. As a Collegiate Baseball player, Darrin was named as a NAIA All-American and has since helped coach high school aged baseball players, many of whom have gone on to the Collegiate and Professional level. He is a father of two children and currently involved in outdoor activities such as hunting and tournament fishing.
Email Darrin at: darrinj@spartanathletes.com
Rose Johnson - Director of Operations
Rosie has over 15 years of Accounting and Finance experience. She played college basketball and has coached both high school and grade school sports teams over the past 15 years. Also, as a mother of 4 children, she has been involved in volunteer and fundraising activities for many years and understands the dynamics of youth programs.
Email Rose at: rosej@spartanathletes.com
Mark Alexander - Project Consultant
Mark has a Master's degree in business and is currently a pitcher in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. He was named the Los Angeles Dodgers 2006 minor league pitcher of the year.
Email Mark at: mark@spartanathletes.com