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About
Us
When Fitness
Industry Solutions works with a client we assemble a team
that is best suited for the project at that time.
Our projects cover a wide spectrum of skill-sets
supplied by but not limited to the professionals listed
below as we have assembled an international team.
Based
upon the client's needs we bring together the most
appropriate talent and expertise to bear upon the challenges
facing individuals and organizations. If we do not
have the skill-set in-house we find the correct solution for
the client.
If you feel
you have the expertise, personality, drive, and motivation
to be a Fitness Industry Solutions Team member; Contact
Us.
Tom
Perkins
Business Development Coach
Media
Producer/Host
Published Writer
Motivational
Speaker
Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Fitness Nutritionist
Tom
brings a unique perspective to his fitness industry clients.
As a business entrepreneur with a degree
in business management/accounting from expertise in sales,
marketing & promotions; business operations &
administration; and staffing & human resource management
Tom has worked with dozens of Fortune 50 companies over the
years.
With
over 17 years of experience, Tom understands the intricacies
of the fitness industry.
As a result of working directly with hundreds of
companies and individuals in the fitness industry, he has
become an authority on the process of building a rewarding and
profitable fitness enterprise. Furthermore, Tom has provided
advice and guidance to thousands of fitness professionals
through his affiliations with professional organizations.
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here to learn more about Tom Perkins
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here to contact Tom
Dave
DePew
Master
Fitness Trainer
Licensed Sports Nutritionist
Fitness
Journalist
Business
Coach
Dave
is one of the country’s most sought-after transformation and
performance enhancement specialists. This is largely due
to his reputation for cutting edge fitness techniques known
not only throughout the San Diego area but internationally for
producing amazing results with his clients.
With
over 13 years devoted to personal training, Dave stands out as
a Master Fitness Trainer and Licensed Sports Nutritionist.
He has assisted well over a thousand clients to achieve the
goals that they have set for themselves and even encouraged
them to “raise the bar” and achieve results that they had
not thought possible. Dave
accomplishes this through small group classes and live
seminars, volunteer presentations, an online fitness and
nutrition radio talk show, teleseminars, one-on-one personal
training, and telephone coaching.
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here to contact Dave
Alan
Cohen

Health
Club, Resort, Spa Membership - Sales / Marketing
Alan
Cohen, Founder and President of FitnessJobs.com, has another
passion: Sales and Marketing.
With over 30 years experience in the health club
industry, Alan experienced tremendous success over his career
in the sales and marketing arena: as a Membership Rep, Sales
Director, General Manager and Regional Marketing Director.
Below are some of his career highlights:
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Involved
in the grand opening of 10 clubs.
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Set
sales record for TCA/The Bannockburn Club – 1,390
members in 60 days.
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Managed
$750,000 annual marketing budget for DMB Sports Clubs,
responsible for annual revenues in access of $20 million.
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Expert
in creating effective and cost efficient direct mail
campaigns and data base marketing.
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Expert
in developing sales and marketing strategies.
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Expert
in developing marketing plans for full-service Spas.
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here to contact Alan
Deborah
Goldberger
Deborah Goldberger
combines a top-notch business background with a commitment to
fitness and health.
Her company, Aqua Flex’n Stretch, focuses on
developing and conducting aquatic fitness programs for all
ages as well as business consulting for the fitness industry.
As a trainer, Deborah uniquely adapts yoga and strength
training to water to increase balance, flexibility, and
breathing and specializes in chronic muscle conditions such as
arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and
Parkinson’s. She
also gives special attention to rehabilitating injuries in the
neck, arms, legs, and back following physical therapy.
In the business and
entertainment world, Deborah has held positions as a
Professional Analyst, a Business Development Executive, a
Marketing and Strategic Planning Executive, and an
Entertainment Industry Executive, working for such companies
as Eastman Kodak, Electronic Data Systems, Multiple Magic
Entertainment, and the National Security Agency.
Deborah holds an MBA from
American University, a BA from Cornell University plus a
Junior Year Abroad at Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
She also holds certification in Arabic from the
National Cryptologic School.
Deborah speaks four languages including English,
French, Arabic and Hebrew.
In the fitness industry, Deborah has memberships and
certifications from the AEA, AFAA, and IDEA, and has
specialized training and knowledge of the aquatic industry.
In addition to her
professional work, Deborah is the President of Northern Region
of Hadassah Southern California, one of the largest non-profit
women’s organization in the world. She leads and oversees 14 active groups with over 3,000
members. She is
also an active member of the Board of Directors of the Women
in Film, a non-profit organization representing and promoting
women in the entertainment industry.
Deborah resides in
Southern California with her husband, two teenage daughters, a
very active dog, and a loving cat.
Click
here to contact Deborah
Diana
Heeb Bivona
Business
Consultant
Paralegal
Writer/Editor
In the course of a diverse
15-year career in all aspects of business, Diana has proven to
be a skilled manager, an accomplished trouble-shooter, and
turnaround expert. She has worked in a variety of fields
within the medical, legal, insurance, executive recruiting,
and retail industries.
Diana works with clients
on a variety of issues including, but not limited to, market
and product research, advertising, public relations, contract
development, and marketing.
Additionally, she provides writing, proofreading, and
editing support on an ongoing basis for several clients.
Diana
holds a M.B.A. degree from the New York Institute of
Technology, and a Paralegal Certification from the American
Bar Association. Additionally,
her undergraduate degree is in International Relations and
Economics.
Click
here to contact Diana
Robert
Selders, Jr., MS, CSCS, PES

Fitness
Consultant
Robert
is a recognized expert in the fitness and performance
enhancement industry, bringing over 17 years of combined
experience as a multi-sport athlete and strength and
conditioning professional.
Remaining on the cutting edge
of training and nutrition, in 2004 Robert was
recognized as one of the nation’s top personal trainers by
The American Association of Personal Trainer, and wrote a
chapter for the association’s book, The Power of
Champions.
Robert is the founder
and owner of 3Q Fitness Consultants, a firm that provides
comprehensive professional fitness and performance training
services to clients ranging from business executives to young,
amateur, and elite athletes. Robert’s primary
objective is “to serve as a resource for those wanting
fitness and wellness truth; and to teach those who are willing
to learn and put forth consistent effort, how to incorporate
healthier practices into their everyday life.”
Click
here to contact Robert
F. Ed
Knutson

Voice
Actor
Audio
Editor
Writer
F. Ed Knutson received a
partial scholarship to attend the Columbia School Of
Broadcasting in Hollywood/Anaheim California in 1983/1984. Attaining
honor roll status throughout his schooling, Ed was placed in a
paying job at KWRM AM 11370 in Corona, California, instead of
attaining the non-paying intern position that most students
received.
From there Ed joined the
first Contemporary Christian music station in the nation KYMS
106.3 FM "The Eagle" in Orange/Santa Ana,
California. He then worked for a number of years with the
Southern California aircraft Industry. Ed rang in the new
millennium in Portland, Oregon at KKPZ AM 1330 and then in
2001, he joined KKVV AM 1060 Christian Talk Radio in Las
Vegas, Nevada as Morning Host. He has since donned several
hats at the station and serves as the Production Supervisor,
Morning Host and Assistant Station Manager.
Ed
has started his own voice-acting and voice-over business in
2004 where he does voice-work, audio editing and consulting
for program elements, as well as copywriting for radio and Podcasting.
Ed
also acts in Community Theater and is a true-life, fun-loving
human cartoon character himself. He assists fund raising
efforts for The Smile Train which helps children with cleft
lips and cleft palates receive reconstructive surgery. Born
with a cleft lip that was repaired when he was months old, Ed
wishes to give back to this important cause. Ed firmly
believes that “your own limitations come truly from
within!”
Click
here to contact Ed
Dan Ohlemacher
With over 20 years of
software, engineering and product development experience, Dan
Ohlemacher provides a unique set of skills that help
businesses ‘bridge the gap’ between technology and
marketing.
Dan is President and founder of AVALAR, an Internet
development firm specializing in customized e-commerce and
database intensive applications. Web sites developed by
AVALAR feature SitePilot™ a unique customized management
utility that allow a ‘layperson’ to easily manage,
maintain and update their web site content.
SitePilot provides a 'Rapid
Application Development' platform allowing new web sites to be
created quickly and for lower cost. SitePilot is the
backbone for notable web sites such as www.davedepew.com,
www.speakers.com, www.worldtalkradio.com
and many others.
Dan has created and developed numerous products for the
personal computer industry including personal information
managers, email systems, laser printers, fax/printer servers,
and computer telephony software and hardware. Besides his
technical expertise in the wide array of Internet
Technologies, Dan has a portfolio of skills including MS
Windows development, local area networks, application servers,
PC peripherals, and embedded firmware design.
Prior to founding AVALAR, Dan was Technical Marketing
Manager for Intel’s prestigious Intel Architecture Labs in
Hillsboro Oregon. While at Intel, he managed the
introduction of new Internet technologies to the software
development community.
Dan received his Bachelor of Science in Engineering from
the University of Colorado.
Click
here to contact Dan
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