CU FITNESS TEAM
Alison Hannah-Katschkowsky
Alison is a native North Carolinian--born in Durham and raised in Shelby. She received her BA from UNC-Charlotte, and MA from East Carolina University in Greenville. The oldest of four children and a veteran swimmer, she grew up in a medically-oriented family, so she knew early on she wanted to be a player in the health care arena. Before completing her graduate work, she worked in physical therapy and sports medicine at Presbyterian-Orthopedic Hospital, in Charlotte. During graduate school she earned her CSCS credential from the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and worked with private clients in their homes, and in a large fitness center. Upon completing her internship at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, she moved to Raleigh to work for World Gym Fitness Centers, and started her own business. Her athletic background and interest in weight training led her to a competitive bodybuilding career. Alison also is proficient in Pilates and Gyrokenesis, having first became acquainted with both in personal training, and worked to obtain her certification under Radonna Patterson at Bodyworks Treatment and Prevention Center in Durham. She continues to work with Radonna and loves to share that knowledge with others about the many benefits of Pilates.
Alison loves what she does and it is evident in every aspect of her work. She continues to train herself, and relishes a good challenge! Alison also enjoys reading, writing, cooking, outdoor activities (particularly water sports) and also teaches in the health and fitness program at Meredith College in Raleigh. She and her husband, John, live in Durham with their two children, a golden retriever ('Early') and a black and white alleycat ('Ladybug').
Billie Ellis
Billie Ellis is a long time fitness enthusiast, as well as an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, and Group Fitness
Instructor. Billie's clients enjoy her upbeat personality and ability to motivate and challenge them. She
particularly likes working with clients who need a boost in their regular routine to get them to achieve new and
improved fitness levels.
Diane Gray
Hometown: Newport News, VA
Education: Associate of Arts, 2002 Wake Technical Community College
Expected Graduation from Meredith College in May 2005 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise
& Sport Science and Minor in Biology
Certified Nurse Assistant, 1997
Certified Radiology Technician, 1999
Certified Chiropractic Assistant, 2000
Work Experience: Healthcare, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine and Chiropractic since 1997
Post-Grad: Plan to attend Graduate School and continue to study medicine and healthcare.
Down Time: Cooking, dancing, tennis, and playing with my dog, Winny.
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Robin E. Medlin
Robin was born in Moore County, North Carolina in 1978. She earned an Associate of Art and an Associate of Science
degree from Sandhills Community College. She transfered to Meredith College in Raleigh, NC where she earned a
Bachelor of Science degree in Foods and Nutrition. Her studies fascinated her and she continues to use her
knowledge as an assistant, creating the newsletter and displays including the bulletin board,
at CU Fitness. Robin enjoys working out in the gym but she also likes hiking, camping, white water kayaking,
and horse-back riding. In her spare time she likes to spend it with her family and her dog, Daniel, and listening
to live music.
Jeremy McGowan
Jeremy McGowan hails from Wilmington, and graduated from ECU in 1996 (Health and Fitness Specialist Degree.)
Following graduation, he moved to Arizona(Phoenix) where he began his own training business and consulted gyms
and other trainers. He worked in this area for nearly 5 years before moving back closer to home and joined CU Fitness.
He began training in junior high and has over 15 years experience working with different kinds of people. Jeremy
stays in peak shape year round -- his personal philosophy: "for a trainer: you have to walk the walk and talk
the talk -- your body is your business card". He enjoys reading, playing golf, water sports and working with
athletes -- high school and college athletes mainly. One of his crowning achievements is being involved with the
local media's program "Fit for Life".
Lisa Marcus
Originally from the Chicago area, Lisa moved to Raleigh in 1989 to finish school at NCSU and graduated in 1991
with a BA in Political Science. AFAA certified in both Group Fitness and Personal Training as well as holding
several specialty certifications, Lisa been teaching a variety of Group Fitness classes since 1990 and personal
training since 2002. She is currently the Group Exercise Director at the Gold's Gym Athletic Club on Six
Forks Road.
Lisa has completed six marathons since 2001 and has qualified for and run the Boston Marathon twice, most recently
in April 2004. She also participates in many local races and has won the Second Empire Female Pump and Run two years
in a row and placed second in the Female 30-34 age group in the 2003 Raleigh Grand Prix Series.
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