Quentin “Coach Q” Pullen:
A Lifetime of Service.
My name is Quentin “Coach Q” Pullen. I was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, in a Christian home where my father, a dedicated pastor, taught me the importance of service, integrity, and showing up for your community. Those lessons never left me.
In high school, I was a proud JROTC cadet, spending every summer training at Fort Benning. By 11th grade, I knew I wanted to serve—and I did just that by joining the United States Marine Corps. There, I learned how to lead and how to work with people from all walks of life toward a shared mission. After my service, I moved to Costa Mesa, California, where I spent over 20 years building my small business and strengthening communities through health and wellness.
Community & Family.
In 2021, my wife Nora and I came back home to Georgia to be near family and give back to the place that raised us. We live in Fayetteville with our fur family—our dog King, two cats Finnegan and Soren, and four goats who bring comedy and joy to our days. As a couple, we love traveling, reading, cooking, staying active, and volunteering. Together, we started The Fitness Ranch, Inc., a nonprofit committed to mentoring youth, supporting veterans, and promoting holistic wellness.
A Leader, Not a Politician.
I am not a seasoned politician stained by the governmental system. This means that I am more connected to you, my neighbors, than I am to any other interests. I believe that strong leadership is necessary to keep both our local government and our community on a path to balanced growth and prosperity.
I was raised to believe in respect and hospitality. I was trained in the military to be a leader with a whole lot of grit. I have worked to be an effective coach, and I have spent my life helping bring out the best in people. My father taught me to always be a man of my word and to always show respect to others. I fear these core values are eroding in our community.
We do this Together.
Today, we are prioritizing political parties and power over the people. We are demonizing those who do not fully align with our opinions, whether their ideas would benefit our community or not. We are too often beholden to special interests instead of community interests. We have stopped listening to each other. It will take effort to restore our values.
Leadership is not a position of authority but rather a position of service and influence, of unity and inclusiveness. As a community, we need to have a bigger voice and take more personal responsibility for the direction in which we would like to see our community grow.
Always Strive for Better.
In Boot Camp, I earned the position of platoon leader. I took the responsibility seriously and kept that position of leadership. Service and striving to be better is in my blood.
Being in the military allowed me to enroll in college. Graduating Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Electronics Engineering meant a lot to me and my family.
Before I graduated or had the opportunity to practice in the profession, I realized coaching was my true calling: it fulfilled me more. Helping people realize big goals they never thought they could, bringing out the best in them, and revealing their strengths is satisfying to the soul.
Watching people stretch themselves and grow is a continuous source of inspiration and motivation.
Career Highlights:
1988-1993 United States Marine Corps
1994-present Owner Body by Q Fitness, LLC
1998-2001 US Navy Reserve
1998-2002 DeVry University Bachelor of Science
1994-1996 Wal-Mart Stores Project Manager
1996-1998 GT Bicycles Production Manager
2016-present Certified Movement Practitioner
2017-present Frequency Therapist
2021 Member of Fayette County Chamber of Commerce
2022 Member of FCDC
2022 Member of FDW
2023 Member of Fayette Factor
2024 Member of Fayetteville Rotary Club
2024 Fayette County Schools Mentor
2025 Vice President, Fayette County NAACP
2025 Graduate of Leadership Fayette
2025 Member of Fayette Kiwanis Club
In Their Own Words…
“Q believes in people so much that he has dedicated his life towards helping people achieve at their highest levels.”
“Q is a bridge builder. He is able to bring people together from multiple backgrounds to work towards a common goal.”
“You go back 3,5,7,10 years, Q has been consistent with his message of love, peace, friendship, kindness, and leadership.”
“It’s not blood that creates family, it’s relationships, and Q is the king of relationships.”
“Q has a huge heart, he really cares about people...he’s also a man of great integrity.”
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Talk to me
I want to hear about what you want for our community of Fayette County.