Branden is a professional triathlete with a passion for everything to do with triathlon. He started out as a runner, and after running Division 1 for a couple years at North Dakota State University, he transferred to triathlon. ​

In his first ironman 70.3 Branden took 2nd overall in the amateur field. After 4 years, a number of top 5 overall finishes, and 2 overall amateur wins, Branden stepped up to the professional field. After a rollercoaster year on his first season, Branden is finding his stride in his second year as a professional triathlete.

Branden has been coaching athletes for 11 years, and triathletes for 8 years. He has coached first time Ironman finishers, Kona qualifiers, first time triathletes, All-Americans, and everything else you can think of! He also does running and cycling single sport coaching. He also specializes in bike fitting, and plans to open a fit studio in the near future. He enjoys seeing progress in his athletes no matter the level they are competing at. No matter the distance, no matter the speed of the athlete, Branden will be thrilled to be a part of your journey in triathlon.