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.
Dustin
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.
Amy
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.
Mike
Katie is a Studio Instructor and Remote Coach. She graduated from Youngstown State University in 2018 with a general studies degree and a minor in history. Her passion for fitness led Katie to get her personal training certification in 2021. She ran track and cross country all throughout high school. Katie loves music, podcasts, and books. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their two dogs and cat.
Katie
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.
Mary
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.
Shelly
Cassie is a Studio Instructor. She graduated from Wilmington College with a degree in Exercise Science and is currently working towards her Master’s degree through Northern Kentucky University. She received her Strength and Conditioning and Nutrition certification from ISSA. In her free time, Cassie enjoys spending time with family or watching sporting events.
Cassie
PJ is a studio instructor and has been a RiPT member for 800+ classes
A former D-1 Runner at Virginia Tech, He was a state champion and all New England runner in high school in Connecticut
He likes staying as active as possible and enjoys playing ultimate frisbee in a variety of different leagues around the Cleveland area
When not at RiPT, PJ is spending time with his two young daughters Charley and Emma and his amazing wife Tiffany.
PJ
Nate is training to become a studio instructor and is pursuing his passion in health and wellness by working towards his CPT certification
He grew up and went to school in Aurora
Nate has always enjoyed living a healthy, active lifestyle from a young age and has been a dedicated swimmer most of his life
He loves spending time with family and friends
In his spare time, Nate is always outdoors, taking his dog on long hikes, kayaking, or watching the sunrise/set
Nathan
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.
Sydney
Catherine is a remote coach, helping people all over the country improve their health and fitness through our inner-circle coaching program. She has been a personal trainer for over 10 years and has her certifications through NASM (National academy of sports medicine), NCSF (national council on strength and fitness) and FRC (functional range conditioning). Catherine is an avid road cyclist and recently completed a century ride. In her free time, she loves to spend time with her wife and dog.
Catherine
Isabella is a member of the client success team.
She is currently in school for Business Administration and Entrepreneurship.
She was a competitive Irish Dancer for about 15 years.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her fiancé and going to visit her parents in Minnesota.
Isabella
Jacob is a member of the marketing and client success team
He has been helping people and businesses change their lives for the past 3 years
Before transitioning into sales and marketing, Jacob went to Texas A&M University for Law Enforcement and worked for the University Police Station to become a police officer
In his free time, he enjoys country dancing, playing softball, and working out