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

“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

Assistant GM
Service Desk Manager

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

“It is what it is”

Shawn Ivanovitch
Digital Marketing &
Graphic Design Manager,
Facility Manager

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

Liz Kistler
Membership Coordinator,
Service Desk Manager,
Aqua Fitness Instructor

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

Debbie Porfido
Group Exercise Instructor

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

Eric Swanson
Facility Maintenance

New to the team!

Gerry Blais
Certified Personal Trainer
US Marine Veteran

“You GET what you GIVE”

Haley Lister-Robbins
Front Desk Associate
Facility Maintenance

Ida Fuoco
Playroom Care

“I am a mother of two boys. I have a Master’s Degree in Community Mental Health Counseling.”

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

Jenilee Roy
Nutritionist

“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”
-Hippocrates

Jenn Scott
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 Noel
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 Stearns
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 Marullo
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!”

Kathleen Kres
Certified Personal Trainer
Group Exercise Instructor
Yoga Instructor
Silver Sneakers Instructor
Maintenance

“You age because you stop laughing, so laugh “

Katie Leclerc
Zumba Instructor

“My thumbs are double jointed.”

Kendall Morrill
Front Desk Associate

New to the team!

Kim Clifton
Certified Personal Trainer
Group Exercise Instructor
ACE Certified Nutrition Coach

“I like to help people achieve all around health through healthy living, nutrition and vigorous exercise.”

Kris
Massage Therapist

Magical hands, magical person!

Kristen Whirley
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 Greeley
Front Desk Associate

“I am a Salem High Varsity Volleyball player!”

Laura Wakeford
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.”

Maria Cioto
Front Desk Associate

New to the team!

Michele Zambino
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!