MEET THE TEAM
Meet the team behind Gamechanger Athletics! Our dedicated professionals are passionate about bringing your vision to life, whether it’s designing the perfect backyard court or delivering top-quality service. Get to know the experts who make it all happen!
Owner
Jeff Warnock
Jeff, the Owner of Gamechanger Athletics, has nearly 20 years of experience in designing and building courts and gymnasiums. He understands that each project is unique and enjoys finding creative solutions for various challenges. Whether it’s a home court or a municipal project, Jeff is dedicated to optimizing your space and budget while ensuring the court meets your desired wants and needs.
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"It's so fun to wake up each morning and get to do what we do. Our amazing team and loyal customers make every day rewarding. Their passion and support drive us to continually raise the bar, making every step of this journey truly fulfilling!"
Residential Sales Manager
De Forbin
As Residential Sales Manager, De will walk with you through the process, helping you move forward with confidence. From initial consultation to solidifying a plan that meets every vision you have for your space, she will ensure that every detail is considered and streamline the process so you can focus on the end result.
“I genuinely love working with our clients — by the end of the process, it often feels like we’ve become friends. One of the best parts of what I do is watching dream spaces come to life and seeing families make memories together on their backyard courts and in their home gymnasiums. Being a part of that journey is both rewarding and exciting!"
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Commercial Sales Manager
Courtney Parks
As Commercial Sales Manager, Courtney leads with a passion for helping clients bring their sports facility visions to life. With a strong background in sales, project coordination, and customer relationships, Courtney works closely with schools, municipalities, and private organizations to deliver customized solutions that fit each client's unique needs. Known for his attention to detail and commitment to excellence, Courtney ensures every project is handled with professionalism from first contact through final installation. ​
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"What I enjoy most about working with Gamechanger Athletics is helping our clients bring their vision to life. They're the real heroes of every project. We're just here to help make it happen."​
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Office Manager
Krista Grubbs
​Krista is here to take care of all the important paperwork and documentation to keep your project running smoothly. Whether it’s providing necessary forms for a large scale project, handling tax documentation, or processing your deposits and payments, Krista has you covered! Her goal is to make this part of the process clear and organized so that you can move forward knowing the T’s have been crossed and the I’s have been dotted.
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"I like being a part of the GCA team because family time is super important to me and GCA creates amazing spaces that makes it so easy and fun for families to spend time together."
Director of Operations
Todd Farler
As Director of Operations at Gamechanger Athletics, Todd oversees the daily operations of our team, ensuring that every project—from residential courts to large-scale gymnasiums—is delivered with quality, efficiency, and longevity. He helps coordinate our staff, designers, builders, and clients to streamline processes, maintain clear communication, and drive our mission of creating athletic spaces that foster connection and community. With a background in construction, project management and organizational leadership, He's dedicated to building the strong foundation behind every court so our clients can build memories that last.​
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“GCA inspires me because our work creates lasting impact. We’re building more than facilities—we're building relationships, we're helping people create memories, and shaping experiences that bring people together for years.”
Project Coordinator
Amanda Jackson
Amanda will bring your project to life! She'll manage everything from permits to production, ensuring a smooth process while keeping you informed. Her aim is to make the journey from concept to completion exciting and stress-free, so you can enjoy your dream court space.
"The best part of my job is transforming a client's vision into a fun space. I love connecting their dreams to reality, ensuring every detail is perfect for years of joyful memories!"
Content Creator
Emily Parks
As the Content Creator for Game Changer Athletics, Emily has the privilege of sharing the incredible spaces our team brings to life. With over five years of experience creating content, Emily captures the stories behind each project through photography, videography, client interviews, and social media content. Her goal is to showcase not only the finished courts and sport spaces, but also the memories, connections, and experiences they help create.
"I love taking what our team builds and sharing it with the world in a way that inspires others to dream big about their own backyard or athletic space."
Business Systems & IT Support
Rowan Nelson
Rowan specializes in a variety of systems support and operations development. They ensure that the team has immediate access to all necessary information to effectively support clients. By focusing on adaptability and optimization, Rowan streamlines each part of the system, creating a traffic-free highway of communication.​
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"Working at GCA has allowed me to combine logical thinking with a passion for learning, all while experiencing the satisfaction of helping others. There is nothing more motivating than collaborating with a team who shares the same drive and objectives."
Social Media Content Creator
Nichole Warnock
Nichole plays a supportive role at Gamechanger Athletics, using kindness and enthusiasm into her work. As Jeff’s wife, she has been involved since the beginning of GCA, always ready to help. She creates engaging social media content, adding a personal touch to the brand and fostering a sense of family within the team.
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"I have loved seeing the growth of GCA throughout the years. Everyone on our team is like family. It's so much fun seeing smiling faces when we complete projects for families."
Social Media Content Creator
Tatum Warnock
Tatum may be young, but she’s already a significant impact as our Social Media Content Creator. With her creativity and passion storytelling, she delivers fresh content for Gamechanger Athletics' social media. Having grown up around the family business, she shares how these courts unite people. Always learning, Tatum captures the essence of what we do, showcasing court builds, behind-the-scenes moments and celebrating the communities we serve, one inspiring post at a time.
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"Being a part of our family business is so much fun. I've been around this business my entire life, seeing my dad's projects for as long as I can remember. It's so rewarding to now be able to play a part and help my dad."
Sales/Marketing Support
Baylee Jackson
Baylee Jackson plays a key role in keeping things running smoothly at Gamechanger Athletics. She enjoys heading up our monthly newsletter, sharing project highlights, updates, and exciting news with our community. Her fun loving spirit brings energy as she assists the sales team, helping where needed at a moment’s notice.
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"I enjoy being a part of the Gamechanger Athletics team because of how kind everyone is and how easy everyone is to work with."
Production
Evan Albright
As a leader on the production team, Evan is one of the guys on the ground bringing your sport court or gym to life! With hands-on construction experience and a keen eye for detail, Evan makes sure every aspect of your project is built to spec and completed just as planned. From the foundation to the final touches, he takes pride in ensuring quality craftsmanship and a smooth build process.
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"Being a part of the Gamechanger team is great because the quality of work and the customer really are the number one priority. That's something special you don't find everywhere."
Production
Adam Heine
As the longest tenured member of the production team, Adam is out in the field every day making sure your sport court or gym is built with precision and care. With a prior background in masonry, Adam understands the importance of a strong foundation so that everything comes together perfectly. Adam takes pride in a job well done, and loves seeing a project go from concept to completion.
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"I love constructing spaces so families can spend more time playing outside and teaching their kids a love for sports. I love sports and I love seeing families use the court we build."
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Production
Ian Thorpe
​As a member of the production team, when Ian comes to build your court or gym, you can have confidence everything will be done with expertise. With years of hands-on experience in the painting and construction industry, Ian will focus on the details that ensure a high level of quality. From the moment he steps onto a jobsite to the final touches, Ian takes pride in delivering top-quality work. No shortcuts—just solid craftsmanship to bring your vision to life!
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"I like that I get to use my painting experience to put a perfect finishing touch on a Sport Court."
Production
Tripp Wyenandt
If you see Tripp on-site, he’s working hand in hand with our team leaders to be the extra help needed when there are many moving parts. He enjoys working hard and being a part of the team. Keeping the warehouse and vehicles clean and organized is also a specialty of Tripp and an important part of keeping the court building process running smoothly.
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"I enjoy working at Gamechanger Athletics because it has helped me make new friends and learn new skills."
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Warehouse Manager
Gary Paynter
Gary, our Warehouse Manager, ensures that materials are delivered accurately and on time to keep projects on track. He organizes inventory and coordinates deliveries, taking pride in his attention to detail so that everything is ready for a smooth build.
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"The Gamechanger Athletics team is like a family. I am humbled to be a part of it."