News Flash!! Jimmie Kolb does it again! Jimmie recently beat his existing “All-Time” Bench Press record with an incredible lift of 1,350 lbs. at the IPA Hillbilly Havoc event on Feb. 4, 2023. Congratulations, Jimmie!
Andy Polk becomes our Florida State Chair. Andy is an Elite Raw and Multi-Ply lifter. He holds a Master’s Degree in Sports Management from Webber International University and is employed as a professor of business and coaches college baseball. Welcome, Andy!!
Mary Askew becomes our first chair in the state of Oregon. Mary has been a competitive powerlifter since 1998. She is dedicated to giving back to the sport by promoting and sponsoring events. Welcome, Mary!!
News-Flash!! William Lee will join the IPA Executive Staff as Vice President of State Chairs. William has over 20 years of lifting experience. During his lifting career he has developed many contacts nationwide in the powerlifting community. Willam is an “All-Time” World record holder, Master category in the bench. We wish him well in his new position within the IPA.
Our new state chair for Arizona is Sherry Shellenberger. Sports and fitness have been a major part of Sherry’s life. She currently holds world records in two weight classes in the masters women’s division. Welcome, Sherry!!
Matt Brooks has been selected to be the next state chair of Tennessee. Matt has been a competitive powerlifter over the past decade and would like to contribute back to our sport. Welcome, Matt!!