Demarco Tillman
Demarco “Marco” Tillman | Active Dallas Firefighter | NASM Certified Trainer | Founder of Propelled by Tillman
After losing his best friend — a first responder — to suicide, Demarco Tillman found a new purpose: to propel lives mentally and physically through Faith + Fitness.
That vision became the foundation of his brand, Propelled by Tillman, a movement built on faith, resilience, and the belief that “Hard Work is Easy Work.”
Demarco is an active Dallas firefighter and NASM-certified trainer with over 10 years of experience helping people of all backgrounds move better, feel stronger, and live healthier. His approach bridges the gap between elite athletic training and everyday life, showing that fitness is not just for athletes — it’s for anyone willing to take the first step.
A former multi-sport collegiate athlete, Demarco competed in football, basketball, and track & field, earning All-Conference honors as both a wide receiver and high jumper, becoming a state finalist in high school track, and helping his college secure three CCIW Conference Championships and one Indoor National Championship.
His professional training journey began as Lead Trainer /partial gym owner at No Quarters Given in Waxahachie, Tx. later joining Untitled Fitness Lab, where he specialized in performance and functional training. Today, as the founder of Propelled by Tillman LLC, he serves as a performance specialist — creating his own line of heavy ropes and teaching clients how to burn fat, build muscle, and move with power and purpose.
As a firefighter, Demarco brings real-world experience to his coaching, training HYROX athletes, tactical professionals, and everyday individuals who want to perform better — not just in the gym, but in life. His mission is simple: to help others find strength through faith, fitness, and consistency.
Schedule a Training Session with Demarco Here: Propelled by Tillman