Michael:  Tell us a bit about your background.. where from, education etc.

Kris: Well I was born and raised in Hattiesburg, MS but currently live in Beaumont, TX. I graduated from Oak Grove high school in 99 and attended the University of Southern Mississippi where I got my degree in Criminal Justice and minor in forensics.

I have held a variety of jobs, I was a firefighter and emt for three years where I also was a personal trainer, a private investigator for seven years, and also a bartender and bouncer.

Michael:  How did you become interested in bodybuilding/modeling. Share some of your experience with us.

Kris:  Well I started really training hard my senior year after football season to get ready for my senior trip, i made such impressive gains that a few of my older friends who were bodybuilder competitors talked me into competing the next year in the state bodybuilding show where I placed 3rd in the teen division.

The following year I competed in the River City classic in Vicksburg, MS and placed 2nd in the junior light weight division and a couple weeks later placed 3rd junior light weight in the MS championship.

After that over the years its kinda been like a lifestyle of training and staying in shape. it's what I do, every person has their little niche or something they do for themselves, and mine is training.

Michael:  I am sure you are asked all the time but here goes ... how do you stay in such great shape? Secrets??

Kris:  Well staying in good shape for me partly has to do with genetics and the other part is all about my lifestyle and being consistent. I eat healthy year round and train hard and very consistently all year long. not just bodybuilding, but being physically fit is all about consistency, and building year round on each lil gain you get. always pushing yourself to bet better.

Michael:  What are your personal and professional goals for the next year or so. Kris: My fitness modeling has really taken off over the last couple months.

Kris:  I have some different shoots planned for a few mags in the next couple weeks, so, hopefully you will see more of me in the mainstream mags real soon. I would also really like to sponsor some type of supplement or fitness equipment company soon.

Michael:  Who are the greatest influences on your life.

Kris: Without a doubt my parents have always been there for me and pushed me to do my best at whatever it might be, but, my grandparents are truly the ones who have inspired me to become who I am today.

Michael: What would you say really inspires you to do your best....

Kris: Knowing that I actually have the opportunity to do something like this that others would almost give everything to do.I know and realize how fortunate I am at this time, and it could all be taken away from me at any moment.

Michael: How important are fans to you.

Kris:  lol.... well fans are the ones who make it all worth while. they are truly where I get my backing and motivation to push myself further, train harder, and diet better to look my best.

Michael: Tell us about some of your interests.. sports, hobbies etc.

Kris:  My interests include almost anything to do with the outdoors. you name it and I like to do it. anything from softball, football, all water sports, skydiving, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, vollyball, and just about anything else you can think of.

Stats
Full name- Roderick Kristen Courtney
age- 26
height- 5'9''
weight- 190
waist- 31
arms- 17.5
chest-46
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