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Dottie Kerkman
- Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO
- Education: B.A. Biology from Colorado University
- Certifications: ACE Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Krave Instructor, Kettlebell Specialty
- Why I Love to Train: It makes me feel good to see people excited about changes in their body, nutrition, and overall well being!
- Favorite Quote: "He who has health, has hope; and he who has hope, has everything." ~Thomas Carlyle & "You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong." ~Abraham Lincoln
- Personal Interests: Fishing, volleyball, hiking, doing 14ers, and watching movies with my family
- Fun Fit Fact About Me: I am always trying to work myself harder because I never think it's good enough. Also, to make up for all the bad foods I eat!
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Scott Webb
- Hometown: Tulsa, OK
- Education: B.S. Sports & Fitness Administration from the University of Kansas
- Certifications: National Council for Sports and Fitness Certified Personal Trainer
- Why I Love to Train: Watching individuals reach their fitness goals and gain confidence by attaining what they set out to do is very rewarding.
- Favorite Quote: "GO!!!"
- Personal Interests: Sports, new interest in Sprint Triathalons and will be participating in at least two this upcoming summer
- Fun Fit Fact About Me: A lot of background came from my personal experience playing college football at the University of Kansas.
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Rheannon Bowman
- Hometown: Savage, MN
- Education: B.S Health Sciences from the University of South Dakota,Pursuing M.A. Kinesiology & Sport Science with Exercise Science specialization
- Certifications: AFAA Personal Trainer, Krave Instructor
- Why I love to Train: It makes me feel great when people surprise themselves about what they can do & the things they can achieve; I love seeing the excitement in individuals as their fitness level and confidence grows.
- Favorite Quote: "The secret of success is having the courage to begin in the first place" - George Burns
- Personal Interests: Sports/Exercise, camping, 4-wheeling, being outdoors, and relaxing!
- Fun Fit Fact About Me: I am very competitive and I love pushing myself to accomplish new fitness goals.
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Eric Weidenman
- Hometown: Huron, SD
- Education: B.S. Psychology, pursuing M.A. in Kinesiology and Sport Science
- Certifications: AFFA Personal Fitness Trainer, Krave Instructor
- Why I love to Train: Watching my clients push themselves beyond what they though their limits were and achieving goals they've been working towards and helping them through the struggle
- Favorite Quote: "Some of the world's greatest feats were accomplished by people not smart enough to know they were impossible." - Doug Lawson
"The best climber in the world is the one who's having the most fun." - Alex Lowe
- Personal Interests: All things sports, with a special focus on rock climbing and resistance training specific to rock climbing.
- Fun Fit Fact About Me: I love to rock climb and spend as much time outside or at the crag as I can, even if it is just sitting in my hammock.
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Barbara Yelverton
- Hometown: Vermillion, SD
- Education: University of South Dakota, Iowa State, University of West Florida
- Certifications: NETA Personal Trainer, Spin, Cycling
- Why I love to Train: Empowering people to realize what their bodies can do when trained properly, as well as being a part of this process is exciting and gratifying
- Favorite Quote: "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated" - Ghandi
"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life" - Picasso
- Personal Interests: Cycling, running, kayaking, traveling, hiking and reading
- Fun Fit Fact About Me: Spent 3 days sea kayaking off the San Juan Islands, WA. Also, hiked 2 weeks Patagonia, Chile.
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Jessie Poss
- Hometown: Sioux City, IA
- Education: Sophomore, double majoring in Psychology and Kineseology Exercise Science.
- Certifications: Red Cross CPR, First Aid, Swimming Instructor, and AFAA Certified Personal Fitness Trainer
- Why I love to Train: Seeing transformations to the body because of hard work and dedication. I love the look when someone can now do something they never could because I helped them.
- Favorite Quote: "Now if you know what you're worth then get out and get what you're worth. But ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain't where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody." - Rocky
- Personal Interests: I enjoy working out. I would like to do a fitness competition in my future. I love reading books of the Holocaust, however most of my time outside of the gym is spent at classes or studying. I spend time with Michael and my loving dog Chunk.
- Fun Fit Fact About Me: I have lost 26 lbs. and am now maintaining my happier fit weight.
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Trevor McKown
- Hometown: Hot Springs, SD
- Education: B.A. Exercise Science from Lakeland College Sheboygan Wisconsin; Currently working on M.A. Kinesiology Exercise Science here at the University of South Dakota
- Certifications: AFAA Personal Trainer
- Why I love to Train: I enjoy seeing the progress that Client's make and being able to be that person to help them along the way reach their goals. I love being able to share that enjoyment of exercise with my clients and help in making strides for healthier lifestyles.
- Favorite Quote: Don't measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but by what you should accomplish with your ability. - John Wooden
- Personal Interests: I enjoy hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, all sports, riding horses, and just the great outdoors in general!
- Fun Fit Fact About Me: My competitive spirit comes from playing basketball at Lakeland college, and I bring that competitive spirit to my workouts.
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Heather Petrino
- Hometown: Helena, MT
- Education: BS Marketing & Management University of MT; MBA University of Mary
- Certifications: Personal Training - ACE; Pilates - AAAI; Pre-Postnatal Pilates - DSW; Yoga for Group Fitness - DSW
- Why I love to Train: I love helping others achieve their goals and helping them reach new limits
- Favorite Quote: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
- Personal Interests: Reading, Running, Playing with Kids, Scrapbooking
- Fun Fit Fact About Me: I love teaching kids yoga
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Tane Owens
- Hometown: Pierre, SD
- Education: BS Psychology at USD, Pursuing MA in Kinesiology and Sport Science at USD
- Certifications: CSCS
- Why I Love to Train: I love learning about and teaching a healthy lifestyle. I am personally inspired by people that take the necessary steps to improve their physical well-being.
- Favorite Quote: "Do one thing everyday that scares you." Eleanor Roosevelt
- Personal Interests: Running, Rock Climbing, Volleyball, Reading, Pole Vaulting, Travel, Family, and Fitness...just to name a few.
- Fun Fit Fact About Me: I was a three-time conference champion and an Academic All-American in the pole vault at USD.
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