In October 2015, Coach Nacho began CrossFit training at Default, along with his wife Luz. Having both come from six years of global gym training prior, they were invited by a friend, who was a member at Default, to come try out a class. After that first class, both Nacho and Luz were hooked. The concept of everyone working towards the same goal, yet at their own skill levels and abilities, combined with a community atmosphere was the main attraction to return.

Three years later (2018), Coach Danielle and founding owner of Default CF decided to step down from ownership and offered to sell it to Nacho, since she was aware that he was retiring soon. In December 2018, Nacho obtained his Level 1 CF Trainers Certificate and purchased Default CF. One year later, Nacho retired from a 31-year career in law enforcement and dedicates most of his time to improving the gym all-around. Nacho played baseball as a kid, football in high school and graduated from two police academies.

Coach Nacho occasionally works as a process server and does some occasional security work. He is happily married for 30 years and has three adult daughters and three grandchildren. He enjoys being at home, doing home improvements, traveling, the outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.