Jason Robinson
Owner and CEO JARFit, Optimum Edge Wellness, and Prodigy Performance Greens
Lead Servant at Metamorphosis Church
Tell our readers a little about yourself.
Born in California, my parents moved here in 1979 to plant a church. I graduated from Highlands Ranch High in 1996 and then attended Adams State University on an athletic scholarship, where I studied kinesiology and exercise science. My parents were ministers and owned a commercial janitorial business, so I’ve been inspired by them. I own three companies: JARFit, Optimum Edge Wellness, and Prodigy Performance Greens. In March, my wife Tamika and I launched Metamorphosis Church as a passion project to share the love of Jesus Christ with our community. Our goal is to bless as many people as possible in as many ways as possible.
What is the best part about your work?
Genuine human connection. I judge my success not by how many deals I close or clients I have, but by how many genuine connections I make. If I’m impacting people, everything else will follow.
What do you love about the Highlands Ranch community?
In 1997, I helped open the Foleys, now Macy’s, at Park Meadows Mall. Witnessing all the growth over the last 30-plus years has been incredible. Also, everything is right here. With my chaotic schedule, not having to deal with traffic is a blessing.
What makes you laugh?
My wife! She’s the most hilarious person I know.
What is the connection between bodybuilding and the Metamorphosis church?
I believe that Christ transformed my life and gave me the faith that I could also transform my body. I discovered that the discipline and habits transformed not only my body, but also my spiritual life. Discipline creates a neurological response that activates the part of our brain connected to the spiritual world. Fasting also is shown to grow people spiritually, and our diet is so restricted, I treat my diet as a fast. To me, bodybuilding is spiritual.
Andrew Kurialacherry 'Dr. Cherry,' DMD
Certificate in Periodontology
Foundation Implants & Periodontics
Tell our readers a little about yourself.
My father was a chemist for the water department in Detroit and I picked up a love for science. We then moved to Texas, where I discovered a passion for the musical arts. As an undergraduate, I double-majored in religious theology and chemistry. Dentistry is a practical outlet for both my interest in science and artistry. After living in Illinois for my doctorate and then Georgia for specialty training in periodontics and implants, my wife, daughter, and I moved to South Denver to find a community we want to grow with.
What is your favorite thing about your work?
Science and research have shown that gum disease directly affects systemic health. I enjoy helping patients achieve beautiful smiles, but I feel most accomplished helping patients achieve optimal health. Whether someone is trying to control their diabetes, prevent dementia, stabilize heart disease, or just live a healthy lifestyle, supporting patients in their dental journey is the most fulfilling.
What do you love about the South Metro Denver community?
The people! I’ve been fortunate to travel all over the world, but nowhere has felt quite as welcoming as this community. We feel like we're a small puzzle piece that has found a perfect fit in this beautiful mosaic.
What is it like to come into a well-established local practice and take it over?
I am fortunate to take over such a well-respected practice and team. This team and I are on the same page to maintain the practice's well-known standards of care. The relationship any healthcare provider has with their patient is so valuable, which I cherish; I specifically chose my specialty to see patients and families for years. Growing together with my community and being a trusted provider is the greatest honor.
Sean Meade
Co-owner, Guardian Pest Solutions
Co-Founder, Lone Tree Cars & Coffee
Tell our readers a little about yourself.
I grew up in Tucson and graduated from the University of Arizona in Finance. I didn’t like sitting at a desk, so I got a job in pest control with a big company. I managed the office, transferred to Colorado, and my wife and I started our company in 2000.
What is your favorite thing about your work?
The detective work involved in finding solutions to help residents and businesses with pest problems.
What is the best piece of advice you've been given?
Take care of your customers — don’t forget who pays the bills.
What are your hobbies, or how do you spend your free time?
Active at church, member of Porsche club, working around the house, spending as much time with my wife as possible, and traveling.
What do you love about the Highlands Ranch community?
How small it becomes when you meet and get to know people.
What makes you laugh?
My kids and family.
Where did the idea of Cars & Coffee come from?
Michelle and I started Lone Tree Cars and Coffee in October 2020, because we saw a desperate need for people to have community. It’s awesome to see 300 cars and 600 people just talking and being outside.
Tony English
HQHomes, Owner and Managing Partner
Founder and Co-owner, Farmbox Foods
Tell our readers a little about yourself.
I was born in Chicago. My single mother moved us to Colorado when I was 10 years old. I thought electrical engineering would be the way to go — until I took advanced calculus. I decided that being an engineer was not my cup of tea, so I became a Realtor and haven't looked back. I founded FarmBox Foods to solve the need to house and feed the homeless.
What is the best part about your work?
As a Realtor, the feeling of helping people find their perfect home is exceptionally fulfilling.
What are your hobbies, or how do you spend your free time?
I love to tinker and invent things. Getting into fun adventures with my family is my nirvana.
What encouraged you to start FarmBox Foods?
While driving downtown, I could not help but feel awful about all of the homeless people living in tents. It literally broke my heart. I’d invented a few hydroponic systems that grow the best food, so I thought, why not take used shipping containers and make temporary housing, and put a hydroponic farm on the outside of the shipping container dwelling? That evolved into hydroponic, mushroom, and fodder farms on the inside, which are now feeding the needy all over the world.
What is the best piece of advice you've been given?
The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale - A 30 minute self help video changed my life and taught me focus.
Dillon Le, M.D.
M.S. Board Certified Family Medicine Physician
Owner of Ascend Direct Primary Care
Hospitalist at AdventHealth Parker
Tell our readers a little about yourself.
I was born and raised in Lakewood. I went to Boston University for undergrad and realized there was no place like home, so I returned to Colorado to get a Master's in Biomedical Sciences at Regis University. I then attended medical school at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and completed my residency in Family Medicine at Saint Anthony North. Being a family medicine doctor means I get to see kids and adults in various settings, such as acute illness, hospital medicine, and regular office visits. Medicine has always been my calling. It merges what I am passionate about most: problem-solving and socializing. There is never a dull day in medicine!
What is the best part, or your favorite thing, about your work?
I have the privilege of getting to know people at some of the most vulnerable points in their lives, and they entrust me to help them feel better in some capacity.
What is the best piece of advice you've been given?
Chase two rabbits and you'll catch none.
What are your hobbies, or how do you spend your free time?
Spending time with my family comes first when it comes to free time. Besides that, I've recently gotten into golf and enjoy that even though I'm awful. I am also into powerlifting and coffee.
What else do you want our readers to know?
I will be launching a direct primary care clinic in Fall 2025. I currently work as an internal medicine doctor at AdventHealth Parker, but I want to return to my roots as a family medicine doctor. Getting to know people's stories is a big part of why I took this career path, and continuity with my patients in the clinic is something I miss.