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Anna has been working with special populations since 2008. She coaches clients through her personal business in her barn gym office in rural Kansas, her app, and through Disability Supports of the Great Plains, LLC.

To meet the needs of this broad client base, she developed her own fitness tools and created programming for adults with special needs. Her work has been featured in articles in CrossFit Journal and Breaking Muscle, and she has hosted webinars on training for special populations. Anna is also a mom of three children – two with special needs.

Jessie DaSilva is a vibrant, dynamic speaker and leading expert at helping people create their richest, most fulfilling lives.

Her unique take on business, job hunting, and employee retention earned her the nickname “The Millennial Money Witch” from Forbes, which catapulted her into the spotlight.

Jessie is author of the book, The Witch’s Way to Wealth: The Every Witch’s Guide to Making More Money Faster & Easier Than Ever!, and a popular speaker for entrepreneurs, lawyers, and other working professionals. She has coached hundreds of people to more satisfying careers and much higher pay—often doubling their salary in three to six months. She’s been featured in Forbes, Buzzfeed, and Yahoo! Finance for her unique takes on money mindset, job hunting, and retaining Millennial workers.

While Jessie does love speaking and inspiring dreamers around the world, she loves her fiance, three younger siblings, and cat named Mens Rea more. She’s a proud Gator living in the Swamp—also known as Gainesville, Florida.

For more info, check out www.jessicadasilva.com/speaking

Kory Angelin is an award-winning fitness business executive and coach and CEO of the POWR SALES APP. He is a two-time published author who is amongst the leaders in fitness influencing in the country.

Kory has helped many large fitness enterprises all over the globe build reliable brands and craft unique customer experiences.

Katrina is an equity-centered wellness educator with a career spanning over 20 years. She is a certified personal trainer and fitness specialist, health and nutrition coach, and group fitness instructor who holds a Master's degree in Exercise Science: Health Promotion and Nutrition.

Her coaching methods are collaborative, focusing on accessibility and affordability as a foundation for proactive lifestyle change and behavior modification. Katrina has centered cultural awareness, simplified meal planning and nutrition, as well as movement for all bodies as key components of her education and content.

Collaborating with other advocates in the field, she aims to shift wellness culture towards one that fosters longevity by reducing impacts from chronic health issues proactively.

As Founder and CEO, Greg's vision for Physicians Fitness LLC was shaped 33 years ago while working as a lay assistant to chiropractic physicians in a sports medicine clinic. It was during this tenure that he noticed the unfortunate reality that most of the patients of the clinic were there, and frequently returned, as a result of poor physical conditioning. The medical and chiropractic staff encouraged these patients to participate in exercise and fitness programs, but did not have the time nor resources to effectively assess, develop, and implement a safe, global health-fitness plan. Greg wanted to provide a solution.

As a graduate of the Navy's Nuclear Engineering School, Greg used his foundation of engineering knowledge and skills, his enthusiasm for exercise and fitness, academic certifications – American Council on Exercise - Medical Exercise Specialist and Personal Trainer, and his experiences working with a wide variety of medical professionals (physical therapists, osteopaths, surgeons), to develop the Mobility Profiling Method. He has developed a variety of novel strategies and tactics for assessing and improving the motor control of individuals such that they move better, feel better, and live better.

His experience working in such diverse venues as community gyms and medical practices enhanced his awareness of the vast gulf between the medical community and traditional fitness facilities, particularly for those individuals trying to recover from and manage a diagnosed disease. This led to developing a comprehensive documentation and communication system that coordinates biomechanical improvement and exercise programs for individuals with diagnosed diseases from the medical community, the core of Physicians Fitness operations.

Greg's involvement in the exercise rehabilitation and fitness industry includes authoring articles for fitness and medical publications, presenting relevant topics to exercise and fitness professionals at continuing education conferences (Advanced Upper Extremity Assessment and Muscle Function, Lower Extremity Assessment and Muscle Function, and Biomechanics Courses) and achieving the "Master Level" designation as a personal fitness professional from IDEA. Greg received the IDEA International Personal Trainer of the Year Award for 2003 and served as the Chairman of the IDEA Personal Trainer Committee, an influential body steering important issues related to fitness professionals. He is currently a member of the Medical-Fitness Network Education Committee.

Greg is also the founder and lead instructor of Exercise Professional Education LLC, a Columbus, Ohio-based continuing education provider for several industry certifying bodies. It is the home of the Muscle System Specialist Certification, certifying international exercise professionals.

Dane Robinson, a native of Baltimore, MD, is a Certified Personal Trainer and Performance Enhancement Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and has held almost every job in the fitness industry from front desk to training, to regional management.

After spending 10+ years of leading major health clubs to boutique studio start-ups, Dane impacts HUNDREDS of people in private and group training classes in Atlanta, GA, and THOUSANDS of people across the country as a fitness coach for Daily Burn’s (US Today's Top 10 at-home workout platforms) episodic show “Daily Burn 365” in New York City.

Dane also serves as an on-demand trainer with Total Gym as a part of their “Total Gym TV” series and can be routinely found as a Total Gym Master Coach on the QVC network.

As Founder and CEO, Greg's vision for Physicians Fitness LLC was shaped 33 years ago while working as a lay assistant to chiropractic physicians in a sports medicine clinic. It was during this tenure that he noticed the unfortunate reality that most of the patients of the clinic were there, and frequently returned, as a result of poor physical conditioning. The medical and chiropractic staff encouraged these patients to participate in exercise and fitness programs, but did not have the time nor resources to effectively assess, develop, and implement a safe, global health-fitness plan. Greg wanted to provide a solution.

As a graduate of the Navy's Nuclear Engineering School, Greg used his foundation of engineering knowledge and skills, his enthusiasm for exercise and fitness, academic certifications – American Council on Exercise - Medical Exercise Specialist and Personal Trainer, and his experiences working with a wide variety of medical professionals (physical therapists, osteopaths, surgeons), to develop the Mobility Profiling Method. He has developed a variety of novel strategies and tactics for assessing and improving the motor control of individuals such that they move better, feel better, and live better.

His experience working in such diverse venues as community gyms and medical practices enhanced his awareness of the vast gulf between the medical community and traditional fitness facilities, particularly for those individuals trying to recover from and manage a diagnosed disease. This led to developing a comprehensive documentation and communication system that coordinates biomechanical improvement and exercise programs for individuals with diagnosed diseases from the medical community, the core of Physicians Fitness operations.

Greg's involvement in the exercise rehabilitation and fitness industry includes authoring articles for fitness and medical publications, presenting relevant topics to exercise and fitness professionals at continuing education conferences (Advanced Upper Extremity Assessment and Muscle Function, Lower Extremity Assessment and Muscle Function, and Biomechanics Courses) and achieving the "Master Level" designation as a personal fitness professional from IDEA. Greg received the IDEA International Personal Trainer of the Year Award for 2003 and served as the Chairman of the IDEA Personal Trainer Committee, an influential body steering important issues related to fitness professionals. He is currently a member of the Medical-Fitness Network Education Committee.

Greg is also the founder and lead instructor of Exercise Professional Education LLC, a Columbus, Ohio-based continuing education provider for several industry certifying bodies. It is the home of the Muscle System Specialist Certification, certifying international exercise professionals.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lauren Shroyer has been working with athletes for almost 20 years. In her practice today, Lauren specializes in the rehabilitative exercise of athletes with chronic overuse injuries, helping athletes of all ages return to the sport & activity they love.

In addition to her NATA-BOC certification, Lauren has a Master’s degree in Kinesiology from Illinois State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Illinois.

Robert Linkul is the owner of TOA (TrainingTheOlderAdult.com) a personal training studio and online continued education provider for fitness professionals in Shingle Springs, California.

Robert is an internationally known continued education provider for fitness professionals with his area of expertise being in resistance training strategies for the Older Adult with physical limitations and/or decreased quality of life.

Linkul has his master’s degree in personal training, is the NSCAs 2012 Personal Trainer of the Year award winner, a 2017 NSCA Fellowship inductee and was voted on to the 2021 NSCA Board of Directors (Personal Trainer Position).

Jessica is a highly regarded fitness business consultant and strategist with a global footprint. She has shared her expertise internationally, presenting and consulting for numerous brands. Her unwavering passion lies in empowering fitness professionals and businesses to reach their fullest potential through a multifaceted approach that includes education, program and instructor development, and the creation and promotion of brand awareness.

Jessica's contributions to the fitness industry have been far-reaching. She has conducted certifications and workshops on an international stage, including prominent events such as IDEA World, SCW Mania, canfitpro, AsiaFit, FitnessFest, and more. Furthermore, she continues to offer her valuable consulting services to locally owned businesses and fitness professionals, impacting the industry's growth and development.

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.

Michael Hughes is the founder of Gymnazo, a 7-figure functional training facility located on the Central Coast of California that focuses on integrating restoration with performance in a variety of services. In 2019 Gymnazo was ranked in the top 5% of American like-sized gyms for revenue. With a churn rate of under 3%, being able to retain over 80% of his clientele during the pandemic, Gymnazo’s business model and training style have created security in a volatile market.

In 2020, Michael founded Gymnazo Edu to share his formula for success with the training community. The core program of Gymnazo EDU is the coach certification program called Multi-Dimensional Movement Coach (MDMC). This certification program, approved for a variety of CEU’s, teaches personal trainers and fitness business owners how to program, coordinate a high-quality customer experience, tailor motivation, and correction to a client’s communication style and modify for a variety of common movement dysfunctions.

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.

Brittany Todd is the Owner and Founder of Fluorescent Fitness, where she works to provide customized fitness and wellness trainings and solutions for organizations and fitness professionals. Brittany also works full time as the Association Director of Healthy Living for the YMCA of South Florida.

Brittany is an accomplished presenter, a published author of two fitness books, research studies, accredited fitness educational programs, and fitness editorial content.

Billy Polson, named 'America's Best 100 Trainers’ by Men's Journal magazine, is a three-time fitness entrepreneur, an international presenter, and a business consultant for pioneering trainers and studio owners worldwide.

In 2004, looking to build an unparalleled training facility and a community of San Francisco’s leading fitness specialists, Billy founded DIAKADI Fitness, awarded the Bay Area’s ‘Top Trainers/Gym’ for 18 years.

His fitness entrepreneur consulting company, The Business Movement, has assisted thousands of fitness business owners with boosting brand visibility, improving productivity and increasing profitability.  

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!