In 1999, Don earned his Bachelors of Science Degree in Chemistry from Drexel University and in 2021, completed his Master's Degree in Exercise Science from Liberty University.  In 2012, he became a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). In addition, he is a Certified Nutrition Coach through the NSCA and has a certification in Strength and Conditioning.  In 2024, he attained pro status as a natural bodybuilder through the ANBF Federation.

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Don's health and fitness journey began at 12 years old when his brother invited him to the local gym.  It was there that he discovered his passion for weight training and his love for the body building and fitness field. As he continued in the fitness field, he began to see a need for trainers who were passionate and truly cared about helping their clients get results.  In 2012, he it was then that he decided to pursue a full-time career in health and fitness by opening up Pinnacle Fitness and Nutrition, which has since developed into a full-fledged service company that offers personal training, small group training, nutrition and fitness coaching programs, and group fitness classes in a gym environment, home, therapy and assisted living facilities, and virtually,  In 2026, with a God-given vision to serve more people in their health and fitness journey, he and his wife opened up PinnacleFit Gym in Jackson, NJ.  The gym offers monthly memberships, in addition to all of their personal training, coaching, and nutrition services.  

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Outside of work, Don loves to spend time with his family, workout, and train for competitions,

Cathy earned her Bachelors of Science Degree in Organizational Behavior and her MBA in Marketing from Rider University.  She has 25+ years experience in HR, Marketing, Finance, BD and Operations in various industries including fitness, retail, technology and architecture,   She has a passion for working with management to establish growth strategies and implement systems  to help businesses thrive and grow.   

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Outside of work, she is a wife and mom of 5 children.  She loves spending time with her family, attending and serving at church, reading and enjoying the outdoors.  

Melanie earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Stockton University and will be graduating from Monmouth University shortly with her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy.  She is a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) through the American College of Sports Medicine and has earned additional certificates in Pre-& Postnatal Coaching, Corrective Exercise, Kettlebell Training, TRX, and more.  Melanie first developed her passion for fitness when she was introduced to the weight room in high school as an alternative to gym class.  From there, she grew to love the challenge that came with weightlifting and striving to be her strongest self.  After graduating with her exercise science degree in college, she decided to become a CPT due to her passion for fitness and her love for serving others.  Melanie has experience working with clients at varying fitness levels and body types from  adolescence to older adulthood and with a variety of health conditions, as well as with pre-, during, and postnatal women.  Her specialty is strength & conditioning and exercise programming.  She is passionate about helping others reach their goals to live long, functional, and meaningful lives and to be able to do the activities and tasks they want to do!  

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​Outside of work, she loves to go on walks with her husband and dog and explore the surrounding community, go on hikes during the fall, weight train and challenge her body, and spend time with her family.  She also enjoys volunteering at her school and in her community, going to church, and cooking new recipes.​

James holds a CPT certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), as well as from the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA).  Since he was young, James always had a passion for science and how things work, which grew into an appreciation of human movement and a passion for fitness.  He also had experienced a transformation through fitness in his own life, which made him want to help others unlock the same confidence, strength and resilience in their own lives.  His specialty is in creating customized, results- driven programs that help clients build strength, improve mobility, and feel more confident in their bodies.  He has several years of experience training a wide range of individuals both in one-on-one and in group settings.  What James is most passionate about is helping people and watching an individual gain confidence, feel stronger, and realize that they are capable of more that they thought! 

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Outside of work, James enjoys staying active through his own workouts, going on walks to reset, and discovering new food spots when he has the time.  He also regularly attends church, which helps him stay rooted in his faith and keeps him centered both personally and professionally.  

  

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Jennifer holds her personal training certification through the American Council of Exercise (ACE), as well as being a Fitness Nutrition Specialist, a Youth Fitness Specialist, and a Level 1 Bootcamp Instructor.  She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, a Master of Education in Counseling, and a Post-Masters Degree in Psychology.  Jen decided to become a Certified Personal Trainer because she has always been passionate about fitness and helping others improve their health and confidence. Seeing how much of a positive impact fitness can have on someone’s physical and mental well-being motivated her to turn that passion into a career.  

Throughout her career, Jen has helped clients with a wide range of fitness goals, including weight loss, muscle building, and overall health improvement. 
Her specialty is helping clients build sustainable fitness habits while improving strength and overall body composition. She is passionate about helping people gain confidence and feel stronger—both physically and mentally. 

             Outside of work, she loves spending time with her three daughters and her dog—they keep her life full of energy and laughter.  She is also very involved in my kids’ school, serving on the PTO board and volunteering whenever she can, which allows her to stay connected to the community and support their education.

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