Meet the Staff

At Salem Athletic Club, we are all a team. The staff works alongside members to make sure SAC is an open and welcoming community. Our staff are happy to assist you with any help you need, and are eager to bring you one step closer toward your fitness goals. To contact anyone on the staff, don’t hesitate to stop by the front desk at the gym.

Ted Curtin
Owner & General Manager
Ted@SalemAthleticClub.com

“Fitness IS the Fountain of Youth, no doubt about it.
The quality of life one attains by making fitness
a priority in their life cannot be denied.”

Bennett Curtin
General Manager
Service Desk Manager
Bennett@SalemAthleticClub.com

AKA “The Mayor of SAC & HHF” he can often be found shaking the hands of our citizens, kissing babies and usually surrounded by a crowd of onlookers!

Lani Leland
Membership Accounting Manager,
Zumba and Barre Instructor
Lani@SalemAthleticClub.com

“It is what it is”

Shawn Ivanovitch
Digital Marketing & Graphic Design Manager
Shawn@SalemAthleticClub.com

“Anyone who has never made a mistake
has never tried anything new”

Dawn Barnes
Group Exercise Liaison
Group Exercise Instructor
Dawn@SalemAthleticClub.com

“I love being a part of the SAC and HHF family both working with Ted with the Group Exercise programming as well as being an Instructor.”

Debbie
Group Exercise Instructor

“Been an Instructor for over 25 years and love it.”

Gerry Blais
Certified Personal Trainer
US Marine Veteran

“You GET what you GIVE”

Jake S Lospennato
Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist

“If we work to be 1% better every single day, after 100 days, we are 100% better then we were when we started”
– Unknown

Jenn
Group Exercise Instructor
Barre Instructor

“I’ve worked in the fitness industry since my teens and have dedicated the past 15 years to teaching group exercise! You know I love teaching class because I always have a smile on my face!”

Julie
Group Exercise Instructor

“Julie became a certified Les Mills BodyPump instructor back in 2012. With her energetic personality and knowledge of weight training, she is able to provide a motivating and challenging experience to her class.”

Karen Brown
Certified Personal Trainer
Group Exercise Instructor
Certified Aquatic Personal Trainer
Aquatic Fitness Instructor

“The Gym is my Happy Place.”

Karen
Group Exercise Instructor

“I was on the Maury Povich show! I’ve been teaching BodyStep for over 10 years. I believe you need to live your life for the moment as one day you could wake up and it could all change…so enjoy today!”

Katherine M.
Group Exercise Instructor

“I’m passionate about teaching group fitness classes. Meeting amazing people at all phases of their personal journeys and having the privilege to be a part of their workout routine, is what makes my job so special!”

Kendall
Front Desk Associate

Kristen
Playroom Director

“Mom of boys, we have a dog, a fish, and 7 chickens!! Kindness is free and smiles are contagious let’s spread them around.”

Kylie
Front Desk Associate

Keep a positive mindset

Laura W.
Cycling Class Instructor

“I am a Licensed Massage Therapist who has owned my own practice for 22 years. I race sailboats in regattas throughout North America.”

Liz
Aqua Fitness Instructor

“Always exciting to bring people into the ‘club family’ and help them meet their fitness goals.”

Michele Z.
Cycling Class Instructor

A lifelong athlete, Michele enjoys any sport, game, or competition she can find. Her classes are designed around working hard, building community, and having fun while we do it!