PRODUCT NEWS
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IHRSA names new chair and board members |
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21 Apr 2017 . BY Tom Walker |
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IHRSA's four new board members (from left): Brad Wilkins, Bryan O'Rourke, Alan Leach and Carrie Kepple |
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Derek Gallup, executive vice president of fitness and Retail at New Evolution Ventures, has been elected the new chair of the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA).
Gallup will take over the one-year role from current chair Rasmus Ingerslev on 1 July 2017.
“I am honored to represent the fitness industry as the IHRSA chair,” said Gallup. “Our platform will be to lead the way in reversing the physical inactivity epidemic through high visibility and active leadership in our communities, at the IHRSA convention and other fitness gatherings around the world.
“We will innovate through cutting edge technology and attract millennials as IHRSA members and fitness customers.”
Announcing Gallup’s election, IHRSA also named four new members to its board
Carrie Kepple is a 10-year industry veteran who currently serves as the manager of a Les Mills facility in Newmarket, New Zealand.
Alan Leach currently serves as general manager, sales trainer, and head of sales and marketing for the West Wood Club, based in Dublin, Ireland.
Bryan O’Rourke currently serves in a variety of roles including chief strategic officer (CSO) for Gold’s Gyms of Houston, Texas and serves as president of the Fitness Industry Technology Council.
Brad Wilkins is the senior vice president of Cooper Aerobics Enterprises and oversees the Cooper Fitness Center and the Cooper Spa in Dallas, Texas.
All four new board members will serve a four-year term from 1 July, 2017 through June 30, 2021.
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