Shannon Fable is a sought-after speaker, author, and thought leader in strategic innovation, implementation, and integration. Over the past 25 years, she has helped impressive brands, including ACE, Anytime Fitness, Schwinn®, Power Systems, Silver Sneakers, FIT4MOM, and BOSU®, as well as solopreneurs, create, clarify, and simplify their products and services to increase their impact.

Fable served as Chair of the ACE board of directors, co-founded and successfully sold GroupEx PRO®, and is recognized as the 2013 IDEA and 2006 ACE Instructor of the Year. As a Book Yourself Solid® Licensed Professional and an EOS® Integrator Mastery Forum Pro Member, she helps companies build scalable and sustainable businesses.

Roman was awarded Equinox Trainer of the Year in 2016, Equinox Educator of the Year in 2018, and Club of the Year.

Roman has been involved in fitness, health and wellness for over a decade. Has taught as lead instructor for PPSC, and was the director of a fitness tech company. Roman is currently the co-founder of the tech startup TCM: The Coaching Market, where he is working to create a democratized e-learning platform for the fitness, health, and wellness industry, giving professionals the tools to publish and sell e-learning content on the marketplace.

Michael is a certified and accredited personal trainer and nutritionist who has helped hundreds of clients reach their health and fitness goals. Michael is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Health Science and finishing his MBA.

He received a Master’s of Science in Exercise Science & Health Promotion and a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology & Psychology. He currently holds several nationally recognized personal training certifications through accredited organizations such as NASM, NCSF, PFIT, NFPT, NSCA, CrossFit, FMS, TRX, USAW, Cooper, and ISSA.

He also has seven advanced specializations in nutrition, PEMF, corrective exercise, performance enhancement training, rehabilitative exercise training, physical therapy, and strength and conditioning.

Mark Nutting, CSCS*D, NSCA-CPT D, RCPT*E, ACSM HFD, ACSM CEP, Owner and Master Trainer of Jiva Fitness in Easton, PA, Author of The Business of Personal Training book for Human Kinetics (2018), PFP 2016 Trainer of the Year Legacy Award, NSCA 2009 Personal Trainer of the Year, NSCA Recognized Certified Personal Trainer Emeritus.

Mark holds 12 certifications in the field, 38 years in personal training and health club management, and has been educating and coaching Personal Trainers for 36 of those 38 years. Mark is a leading business coach for personal trainers and club managers.

Gini is the Director of Fitness Product for VASA Fitness. She is known for creating cutting-edge programming and introducing approachable, results-driven fitness concepts. She enjoys any opportunity to empower the next generation of fitness professionals and is passionate about furthering their education and expertise to provide opportunities for development and career advancement.

Gini earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise & Sport Science and a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, and was an accomplished Division I and professional basketball player.

Ryan Obernesser is the CEO of O.B. Training Inc., Gym Profits LLC, and creator of the Take Back Your Life 6 Week Challenge™ program.  Over the last decade, Ryan and his wife Christina, have built O.B. Training into a specialty training facility that transforms the minds, bodies and lives of every adult and athlete that walks through their doors.

In that time, O.B. Training has grown into a profit machine.  Churning out multiple 6-figures in profits each year despite being located in Utica, NY - a city Forbes named the third-worst place for business and careers in the U.S. in 2015 with a median household income of less than $35,000.

Michael is a certified and accredited personal trainer and nutritionist who has helped hundreds of clients reach their health and fitness goals. Michael is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Health Science and finishing his MBA.

He received a Master’s of Science in Exercise Science & Health Promotion and a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology & Psychology. He currently holds several nationally recognized personal training certifications through accredited organizations such as NASM, NCSF, PFIT, NFPT, NSCA, CrossFit, FMS, TRX, USAW, Cooper, and ISSA.

He also has seven advanced specializations in nutrition, PEMF, corrective exercise, performance enhancement training, rehabilitative exercise training, physical therapy, and strength and conditioning.

Natalie Diane Kimball, B.S., is CEO, owner, and operator of Natalie Kimball Fitness, San Diego, CA. Natalie is an online Fitness and Business Coach. Natalie’s coaching programs and mentorship focuses on trailblazing a path of empowerment by integrating mindset and habit implementation to promote physical, mental, and emotional strength.

Natalie is a Corrective Exercise Specialist, a Fitness Nutrition Specialist through NASM, an ACE personal trainer certification, and a certified Diagnostic Health and Fitness Specialist. Natalie has presented and represented IDEA, MYPTHUP, IDEA WORLDS, IDEA EAST, CIMSPA, SUCCEED and has been featured in Oxygen and Strong Fitness Magazine.

Maurice has a BS in Exercise Science, an MS in Exercise Physiology, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Behavioral Health with nine years of teaching formal fitness education and 25 years of experience in fitness overall. Maurice is a full-time assistant professor of Health and Human Performance at Freed Hardeman University.

In addition, he owns Move Well Fitness, a virtual fitness studio that specializes in 30 min sessions, and Move Well Fit Academy; a fitness education company focused on helping people pass their NASM-CPT exam. He is married to his beautiful wife LaTeisha and together they have four awesome kids that they homeschool. In his free time, he loves to play and watch sports, go out to eat with LaTeisha, and spend quality time with his children. They reside in Henderson, TN.

Certifications:
NASM-Master Instructor, Master Trainer, CPT, CES, PES, CNC, SFS, WLS, GPTS, GFS, YES & FNS; NSCA-CSCS; BTS1; Pn1; MedFit Classroom Multiple Sclerosis FitnessSpecialist

Steve Jordan is a world renowned health and fitness coach with an extraordinary career that spans over 25 years. Steve launched his career as a personal trainer at the White House in 1997-1998 working with government leaders in Washington DC. From DC, Steve moved to NYC in 1999 where he quickly rose to the top of the pecking order of the big apples fitness pros which helped him land awesome opportunities to share his knowledge and passion on national TV including NBC The Today Show, Today In NY, and E!. With an unwavering passion to change lives, Steve felt in his heart the best place for him to do this was in LA where he moved in 2002.

Soon after his arrival in LA, Steve began a full-time position as an educator for The National Academy of Sports Medicine where he trained fitness professionals on the CPT course. Steve's passion for knowledge and sharing education that helped transform his and the career of thousands of other health and fitness professionals around the world. Other industry leaders including Perform Better, Keiser, Power Plate, and The Parisi Speed School recruited Steve to educate and motivate their audiences of fitness professionals and consumers.  

Using the vast knowledge and experience he gained after several years of being a full fledged educator, Steve found his way into the very completive and private niche of working with celebrities, musicians, and pro athletes to transform and take them to the next level. In 2007 Steve opened his own private health and fitness studio called Westwood Private FItness near UCLA. The facility boasts a half-dozen professional coaches and is where Steve has trained many recognizable faces and Hollywood’s elite residents. When he isn’t training clients he is sharing his knowledge and passion interviewing extraordinary guests on his five-star-rated podcast The Steve Jordan Experience, public speaking, leading fitness and wellness retreats, mentoring fitness professionals, and promoting his new book 22 Ways to Optimal Health and Fitness.

In addition to Steve’s outstanding career success, his personal story of a full recovery from a traumatic brain injury in 1994 (which left him nearly dead, paralyzed, and with permanent brain damage) is unbelievable. The lessons learned during his three-year-plus recovery and how he rewired his mind and body to not just survive, but to thrive in life are the foundation that he uses to help transform his clients and his audience.

Steve’s accomplishments have been earned by generously sharing his passion and love for changing lives – both inside and out. His teachings have been seen, heard, and experienced by millions on Dr. Oz, The Today Show, E!, The Tyra Banks Show, ABC & NBC News, SELF, Fitness, Men’s Fitness, LA Confidential and many others. He has partnered, collaborated, and worked with numerous iconic brands including Apple, lululemon, adidas, Robb Report, Canyon Ranch, Peninsula Hotel, and others. Now, Steve is excited to share his experience to help transform the lives of millions more with his new book 22 Ways to Optimal Health and Fitness.

A seasoned entrepreneur and executive, Ann owns Shapes Fitness for Women where she dedicates herself to the success of her teams and members. An award-winning leader in the fitness industry, Ann promotes active longevity through innovative programs. She can be seen as part of the FOX 13 family in Tampa Bay and works with a multitude of events and organizations. With over three decades experience helping her communities thrive in their health, Ann is a sought-after speaker and inspirational leader.

Sarah Alysse is a corporate stress management consultant & fitness trainer that helps companies & individuals cultivate a low stress environment so that they can be happier, healthier, & work productively.

She’s the founder and CEO of Live Well Enhance You LLC which formed out of a need for her clients to find balance in their lives. She branched into the corporate market to assist employees in creating out of the box soulutions and companies to develop incredible leadership events. She utilizes her BFA Musical Theater Performance background to coach others how to be confident and understand the connection between the brain and body.

Spanning over 13 years, Sarah has collected an abundance of certifications from Integrative Institute of Nutrition, Merrithew Fitness STOTT Pilates, to National Academy of Sports Medicine.

She’s been featured on The List, WGN Living Healthy & WGN Around Town’s segment as a Stress Management Expert. Also, she has been promoted on Business Insider, Yahoo Finance, Authority, Brainz Magazine, Kivo Daily, LA Wire, The Chicago Journal, NY Wire, NY Weekly, IdeaMensch, and US Reporter. In addition, she’s the host of the Stress Free SOULutions podcast.

Cosmo Wollan has more than 25 years’ experience in the Health & Fitness and Medical Fitness fields. He is Senior Executive at Synergy Cubed, a fitness industry consulting firm, and co-Founder of the Fitness Is Medicine Initiative, whose mission is to bring medically directed fitness services to commercial health clubs; and Parks & Rec Rx Connect, whose mission is to bring medically directed fitness to the Parks & Rec community.

He is the chair of the Medical Fitness Association Education Advisory Panel and a member of the MedFit Network Education Advisory Board. Cosmo is a frequent national conference speaker and webinar presenter, and a recognized SME in profit center development, revenue stream optimization, medical fitness integration, retention strategies, sales training, and health club management. He was recently recognized as a Fellow in the Medical Fitness Association.

Debbie Bellenger is the Founder/CEO of Body By Definition Advisory and Education Services.  Debbie has taken the last 30 +years in the Fitness Industry and Medical Wellness Industry to launch her own company full time as of 2022.  She is a thought leader in community wellness, medical wellness, corporate wellness and how they all work together in a local community to fuel fitness clubs with new members.

She is a Club Industry Executive Advisory Board Member and Panel speaker, and contributed  to the Club Industry 2023 Trends Report.  She is a regular speaker at SCW, Canfitpro, Club Industry and is a CEC Provider for ACE, AFAA, NASM, ISSA and the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching.  She is currently offering two CEC approved Master Classes for Fit Pros and the Wellness Academy to share Wellness Trends with Fit Pros.

Gini is the Director of Fitness Product for VASA Fitness. She is known for creating cutting-edge programming and introducing approachable, results-driven fitness concepts. She enjoys any opportunity to empower the next generation of fitness professionals and is passionate about furthering their education and expertise to provide opportunities for development and career advancement.

Gini earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise & Sport Science and a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, and was an accomplished Division I and professional basketball player.

Darlene Marshall is a Holistic Wellness Coach who has been working in the fitness and wellness space since 2012. She's an expert at the intersection of fitness, wellness, and well-being. In 2021 Darlene was named America's Favorite Trainer by BurnAlong and she hosts the Better Than Fine podcast on the NASM Podcasting Network.  She was also a contributing author to NASM's Certified Wellness Coach course. Darlene is certified with NASM in Wellness Coaching and Personal Training, has a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, and additional certifications in Nutrition Coaching, Neurolinguistic Programming, and 200hr YTT in Alignment Yoga and training in sleep coaching, motivational interviewing, meditation, and mindfulness. You can find her on Instagram @darlene.coach or substack at coachdar.substack.com

Shannon Fable is a sought-after speaker, author, and thought leader in strategic innovation, implementation, and integration. Over the past 25 years, she has helped impressive brands, including ACE, Anytime Fitness, Schwinn®, Power Systems, Silver Sneakers, FIT4MOM, and BOSU®, as well as solopreneurs, create, clarify, and simplify their products and services to increase their impact.

Fable served as Chair of the ACE board of directors, co-founded and successfully sold GroupEx PRO®, and is recognized as the 2013 IDEA and 2006 ACE Instructor of the Year. As a Book Yourself Solid® Licensed Professional and an EOS® Integrator Mastery Forum Pro Member, she helps companies build scalable and sustainable businesses.

With 20 years in the fitness industry, Josh has been fortunate to experience many platforms and maintain success in various economic times.  As a graduate of Monmouth College Josh began his training as the first personal trainer for his college rec center.  While working at Fitness Formula Clubs for 14 years Josh started as a personal trainer and spent the following 8 years as a fitness director.  Passionate about growth and new styles of training CrossFit and Endurance training became calling, working at local Chicago boxes and training triathletes in Lake Michigan. 

Currently, the Director of Training and Development for LifeStart Wellness Josh has found his fitness calling.  He has a team of 120 employees which he oversees for education, development, on-boarding, strategy, and overall support.  

Josh has been able to lead teams and be successful post 9/11, Great Recession and now a Global Pandemic.  Josh says; “I am exactly where I wanted to be in my career.  I am in a position that I can give back and support the community that has been there for me over the past 20 years” 

Mark Nutting, CSCS*D, NSCA-CPT D, RCPT*E, ACSM HFD, ACSM CEP, Owner and Master Trainer of Jiva Fitness in Easton, PA, Author of The Business of Personal Training book for Human Kinetics (2018), PFP 2016 Trainer of the Year Legacy Award, NSCA 2009 Personal Trainer of the Year, NSCA Recognized Certified Personal Trainer Emeritus.

Mark holds 12 certifications in the field, 38 years in personal training and health club management, and has been educating and coaching Personal Trainers for 36 of those 38 years. Mark is a leading business coach for personal trainers and club managers.

Ken Countess is an internationally recognized, accredited expert on Email Marketing and other marketing topics. He’s an award‐winning marketer and business coach, and has been Constant Contact’s Top Worldwide Trainer/Partner since 2018.

Over his career, Ken launched many successful multimillion-dollar products and services for 4 Fortune 100 companies. Known for making complex topics easy to understand, Ken is a regular speaker and presenter at conventions and associations/trade shows.  They’re not “cookie-cutter” presentations - he customizes his presentations for each meeting.

Audiences love his delivery of material because they can relate to the content. He has helped over 10,000 businesses learn best practices in digital marketing. One of his clients grew her sales more than 10-fold in under 1 year with what he taught her about email marketing.

He is host of the Everything Email podcast and a frequent presenter for Chambers of Commerce, SCORE, Small Business Development Centers, trade associations, and many other organizations.

His company, Ken IS Email, is the marketing arm of The Countess Group, a company now in its 23rd year. “Ken Is Email” is exactly who your members need to help you 10X your sales!

Mike McQuillan has merged his professional backgrounds in fitness training, public speaking, and classroom teaching with his academic credentials in counseling to help fitness professionals develop into industry leaders. He started in the field by installing exercise equipment before moving up to retail sales, personal training, group instructing, and sports coaching before finding his true calling as a teacher. Mike has taught and certified over 150 trainers in the industry through his course at a career institute. He is the creator of FIT Presenter, your #1 resource for public speaking in the fitness industry.

Scott Schutte is a personal trainer, weight loss behavior coach, gym owner, and fitness educator. He has successfully guided thousands of people on their fitness journey while also running a highly successful fitness facility.

His education and experience have led him to work with many clients and educate other fitness professionals on how to be successful coaches, emphasizing behavior change.

Logan Dube is currently the Director of Education for the Pain-Free Performance Specialist Certification. In this role they teach live & online certifications, build content and run the various tracks of the Mentorship program.

After 20 years playing soccer, including scholarship & international opportunities, Logan found a second career in the fitness industry, spending the last 2 decades in roles including personal trainer, fitness class instructor, studio owner/operator, club manager, multi-unit manager, educator and presenter.

Araceli De Leon, MS holds a bachelor's degree in kinesiology from San Diego State University (SDSU) and a master's degree in sports performance from Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU). During her time at PLNU, she conducted her research on the effects of yoga on state and trait anxiety and well-being in college students. Araceli is a 500-hour registered yoga teacher and while most of her career in the industry was focused on behavior change science and guiding people in overcoming their physical and mental barriers, teaching yoga has allowed her to create a more person-centered experience where the practitioner has full autonomy of their own practice.

Araceli is also a certified health coach, personal trainer and group fitness instructor through the American Council on Exercise (ACE). Today she works as the business and career content manager for ACE, where she provides health and fitness professionals with the support and guidance needed in an evolving industry.

Lindsay Vastola teaches fitness business owners how to create signature programs that increase revenue and retention, simplify sales and marketing, and provide the freedom for fitness professionals to have greater impact.

She is the founder of Body Project Fitness, a women’s fitness and lifestyle company and VastPotential, offering professional development resources for fitness professionals. Lindsay served as the editor of Personal Fitness Professional (PFP) magazine from 2011-2019, serves on several fitness industry advisory boards and is a writer, speaker, and educator across industries. www.vast-potential.com

Cosmo Wollan has more than 25 years’ experience in the Health & Fitness and Medical Fitness fields. He is Senior Executive at Synergy Cubed, a fitness industry consulting firm, and co-Founder of the Fitness Is Medicine Initiative, whose mission is to bring medically directed fitness services to commercial health clubs; and Parks & Rec Rx Connect, whose mission is to bring medically directed fitness to the Parks & Rec community.

He is the chair of the Medical Fitness Association Education Advisory Panel and a member of the MedFit Network Education Advisory Board. Cosmo is a frequent national conference speaker and webinar presenter, and a recognized SME in profit center development, revenue stream optimization, medical fitness integration, retention strategies, sales training, and health club management. He was recently recognized as a Fellow in the Medical Fitness Association.

Josh Leve is the founder and CEO of the Fitness Business Association (FBA) and SUCCEED!  With over 60 industry partnerships including all major certifying organizations, Josh and the FBA has been featured in all major fitness publications. In addition, Josh has been a featured speaker for all major fitness events such as IHRSA, Athletic Business, Club Industry, NSCA, NASM Optima, EMPOWER!, ZUMBA, and others. He holds a bachelor's degree in strategic communications from the University of Kansas.