Meet the Team

Dustin is co-owner of RiPT Fitness and the Director of Client Acquisition. He graduated from Ohio University with a degree in Exercise Physiology and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Sports Performance Coach (SPC), Health Fitness Specialist (HFS), and Certified Personal Trainer (CPT). Dustin is also a member of the Ohio Army National Guard.

Amy is the co-owner of RiPT Fitness and the Chief Operating Officer. She graduated from Cleveland State University with a degree in Health Science. She is also a graduate of the Goldman Sach’s 10,000 Small Businesses Program, Cohort 19. Amy rowed crew for Miami Rowing Club and was an undefeated state champion in Florida.

Mike is the Studio Manager/Head Coach and a Remote Coach. He received his certification from the National Personal Training Institute and he is currently enrolled at TRI-C for physical therapy. In his free time, Mike enjoys spending time with his friends and family, especially his two children.

Jenny is a Client Relations Specialist and Lead Apparel Designer. She is a student at TRI-C working towards her associate's degree in surgical technology. She played ultimate frisbee recreationally for 4 years in a local ultimate frisbee league. Jenny is multilingual and her first language is Italian.

Garrett is a Studio Instructor and Remote Coach. He graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor's Degree in Wildlife Management. Garrett is a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. He played basketball and baseball in high school and in his free time, Garrett enjoys exploring the local Cleveland parks, working out, and playing the drums.

Shelly is a Client Relations Specialist. She played rugby for Kent State University and has ran 3 marathons plus a dozen half-marathons. Shelly has 3 children, 2 of which play collegiate lacrosse and 1 that plays lacrosse for Kenston. She loves running, lacrosse and cats.

Mary is a Studio Instructor and has taken over 1,000 RiPT classes. She began her health and fitness journey after her 3 daughters were born to set a good example for them. Mary has 20+ half marathon and 4 full marathon medals in her collection. When Mary isn’t at RiPT working or working out, she’s a full-time special education teacher at Solon City Schools.

Tara is a Remote Coach, helping people all over the country improve their health and fitness through RiPT's virtual coaching program. She graduated from Otterbein University with a bachelor’s degree in Allied Health. Tara received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Cleveland State and is also working at the Cleveland Clinic. Tara was a multi-sport athlete and played basketball, volleyball, and lacrosse.

Sydney is a Remote Coach helping people all over the country improve their health and fitness through RiPT's virtual coaching program. She graduated from the University of Kentucky with a bachelor’s of science in Kinesiology and is currently attending chiropractic school in St. Louis. When not at school or work Sydney enjoys spending time with her family, especially out on their boat spending the day on the lake.