My name is Lynette Dempsey and I am 27 years old. I am married to a Sergeant in the US Army and have two children, a boy and girl, ages 7 and 4. I am a full time Radiology student and work here at the RecPlex teaching, member services and doing ice guard
on the weekends.

Kelly Williams has been involved with physical fitness since she was 7 years old. She did gymnastics for 6 years and cheerleading for 10. She also received her Bachelors in Science in Exercise and Wellness from SIUE. Some of her specialties include the following: stretching, muscle imbalances, pain relief, muscle building, post physical therapy, weight training and weight loss. Her favorite types of training methods include functional movements with resistance, machines and cable systems for isolations and muscle imbalances and high intensity interval cardio. She is able to help individuals of every age and every ability, young or old, beginner or advanced, with the ability to improve their lives through education, nutrition and proper muscle activation.

Ryan Davis is a very energetic and outgoing person with a passion for fitness and exercise. He has been a boxer for 17 years and a personal trainer for 20 years. He is ACE, CPR & Spin Certified. He enjoys spending time with his family and kids in his spare time.

Kari Butler has been involved in the fitness industry for 22 years. Teaching fitness classes and personal training is her passion. She currently teaches spinning, HIIT, Strength and boot camp classes. She is a Boston qualifying marathon runner, triathlete and cyclist. She enjoys educating her clients about fitness and making better nutrition choices. She is inspired everyday by their determination, strength and dedication to be fit and healthy. She holds certifications for group fitness, pilates, cycling and personal training.

Blake Brown holds a Master of Science in the Education of Exercise Science. He has also been certified through the American College of Sports Medicine as a personal trainer since 2011. He also holds group fitness certifications in TRX and Keiser Spin.

He’s worked with individuals on both ends of the weight gain/weight loss spectrum from the small and frail working to build muscle and put on weight to the obese and overweight who need help exercising safely and efficiently as to not hurt their joints in the process of losing weight and getting back down to a normal and healthy weight. Regardless of who they are or what there current situation may be, he views all new people he meets and will coach/train similarly: if you are willing to listen to his advice and put in the time and effort it will take to get to where you want to be, he can and will help you get there.

An OTHS and University of Alabama graduate with a B.S. in Exercise Science, Alex Shelton is currently commissioned into the USAF and plans on becoming a pilot. A former athlete in track & field and football as well as a performer in the choir & musical theatre, Alex has competed in CrossFit competitions, various 5 & 10Ks, and even a Spartan race; all of which have given him a love of fitness and seeing others achieve their healthiest lives. A hardcore University of Alabama Football fan who will cheer for any SEC team, Alex loves waking up at 5 AM, and loves coffee even more. A certified ACE Personal Trainer, CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, & ACE Weight Management Specialist, Alex has been training clients for 4 years and has experience with high school and college students & adults one-on-one as well as seniors in small groups. His area of expertise is in strength & conditioning, functional strength/endurance, and weight loss. In his spare time, Alex enjoys exercising, reading, flying, & spending time with friends and family.

Passionate about exercise & nutrition, and maximizing workout effectiveness/efficiency, to help clients improve fitness, boost stamina, and increase overall well-being. Ideal client/class participant: Anyone who wants to do more, be more, grow more, & feel better, both mentally & physically!

Laura Miller is certified to teach Pound Fitness, multiple Les Mills formats, has an AFAA group fitness certification and maintains her CPR/AED certification.

In her day-to-day life, Laura works as an HR professional, holds a master’s degree in HR Management, and both SHRM-CP and PHR professional HR certifications.

Taking her fitness journey, love of sharing health, and dynamic personality to the next level, she added certified personal trainer to her skill set. She loves helping clients, in groups and individually, find and explore their personal fitness journey.

She is a 200-hour Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance with over 2,400 hours of teaching Yoga in private and group classes to children and adults. She is also a Star 3 Spinning Instructor through Mad Dogg Athletics as well as a certified Stages Indoor Cycling instructor. She has been teaching Spinning/Indoor Cycling for over 10 years.