Meet The Team
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Desire. Committment. results
Our team is passionate, knowledgeable and ready to listen to your needs so we can customize a program that will help you meet your goals. Our Certified Personal Trainers come from various athletic and fitness backgrounds and have the experience and expertise to guide you. Get to know our team below!
Founder/CEO
In 1999, Don earned his Bachelors of Science Degree in Chemistry from Drexel University and in 2021, completed his Master's Degree in Exercise Science from Liberty University. In 2012, he became a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
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His health and fitness journey began at 12 years old when his brother invited him to the local gym. It was there that he discovered his passion for weight training and his love for the body building field. He's also competed as a natural bodybuilder in the national level. In 2012, he decided to pursue a full-time career in health and fitness by opening up Pinnacle Fitness and Nutrition. Since then, it has developed into a full fledged service company that offers personal training, fitness classes and nutrition in a gym environment, at home, or virtually. Our vision is RESULTS! Our mission is to utilize exercise science and apply it to our Pinnacle Fit Program, customized for each client. We train with excellence, integrity, and knowledge that will help lead every client to the RESULTS they desire.
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Co-Founder /COO
Cathy earned her Bachelors of Science Degree in Organizational Behavior and her MBA in Marketing from Rider University. She joined Pinnacle with 20+ years experience in HR, Marketing, Finance, BD and Operations in various industries including retail, technology and architecture, She has a passion for working with management to establish growth strategies and implement systems to help businesses thrive and grow.
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Outside of work, she is a wife and mom of 5 children. She loves spending time with her family, attending and serving at church, reading and enjoying the outdoors.
Certified Personal Trainer
Alexis earned her Bachelor of Arts in Health Studies from Rowan University and is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer. Growing up as an athlete, she developed a passion for fitness and overall health. She started as a CPT at a health club where she worked with clients coming out of rehab and helped them gain strength in their body and overall fitness. From there, she moved on to a variety of different settings and gained experience in training young kids, middles aged, seniors, track and field athletes, and teaching various group fitness classes. Her specialty is endurance and strength training, where she works to help her clients achieve proper form, while working on imbalances in the body to get the best results. She strives to help clients find what they love in fitness and keep them motivated in their journey!
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Outside of work, she likes to run or go for nature walks, go to the beach, and spend time with her friends and family.
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Certified Personal Trainer
Sam earned his CPT certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Psychology and a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Sam has always had a passion for health and fitness and a desire to help others reach their goals through science-based fitness programming. About 15 years ago, he began his own personal journey to pursue health and fitness and experienced the profound benefits of implementing a regular exercise routine into his daily life. It was then that he decided to get his CPT certification and help others experience these life-changing benefits in their own lives. In addition, his background as a Mental Health Professional over the last five years has further equipped him to help individuals from all walks of life reach their health and fitness goals and achieve positive changes in their lives.
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Outside of work, Sam's hobbies include powerlifting, boxing and jiu-jitsu. On his off days, he enjoys going to the beach with his wife and Pitbull Benny and spending time with his extended family.
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Certified Personal Trainer
Group Fitness Instructor
Jackie earned her CPT certification from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). She holds a Master of Science Degree in Human Nutrition, as well as a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Fine Arts. She first began working in the health and fitness field as a registered dietician, counseling clients on the benefits of exercise and including specific activity goals as a part of their overall program. Jackie's passion to help people improve their health and their quality of life in enjoyable and sustainable ways led her to then pursue becoming a CPT. As a CPT/GFI, she combines her passion for teaching and movement in order to help her clients incorporate regular exercise into their lifestyle, which helps them achieve better health and reach their fitness goals!
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Outside of work, Jackie likes powerlifting and running, as well as cooking. She also enjoys painting, drawing, and working with ceramics when she has the opportunity.
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