Our Team
MEET OUR TEAM
Our team
When it comes to our gym staff, we hire only the best because we want to be able to give our members what they need and more from their local gym. Our trainers and staff members are passionate about helping our members to achieve their fitness goals, motivating them every step of the way so that they can achieve whatever it is they have come into our gym to do. Meet our staff below!
Management
ANDREW LAWTON
Co-Founder/General Manager
ACSM CPT
Andrew is a 12 year Army Veteran with 2 tours to Iraq and Afghanistan both as a Military Police Officer and a Forward Observer with the Infantry, to include 2 years with the US Army Honor Guard. He also has over 16+ years of fitness experience that ranges from the lowest level job to the highest, his ability to motivate and produce has allowed him to help others reach their dreams and better themselves. He is a beloved father of 3 children, 2 dogs, 4 cats and an amazing wife who also has experience in the health/medical industry. On his off time, he likes to spend time with his family going hiking, playing football and on other occasions stay in and play a variety of video games.
Andrew’s motto “The strong exist, not to feed off of the weak, but to protect them!”
ATIANA CARABALLO
Assistant General Manager
Atiana has been a member of the Impact Fitness family since 2018. Through her time with us she has grown professionally and as an athlete. She is now one of our most reliable managers, handling the front and playmor employees. Atiana has also completed and won her first bodybuilding competition in 2021. This has motivated her to start the process to become a trainer. Her drive and dedication to help others is motivating, let her impact your life next!
MARCUS ASHTON
Front Desk Manager, Personal Trainer
Marcus was born and raised in Worcester, MA. He loves sports and video games and is inspired to reach his full potential in physical fitness at Impact Fitness.
CORNELIOUS DUKES
Front Desk Manager, Personal Trainer
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer / Bodybuilding Specialization
Cornelious is an army veteran of 5 years as a Combat Engineer with the 18th Airborne Corps. He grew up playing football , basketball, and running track, so fitness has always been apart of his life. In his free time he likes to listen to music, play video games, and watch sports.Andrew’s motto “The strong exist, not to feed off of the weak, but to protect them!”
Front Desk
ETHAN POOVAKAD
Account Manager
Ethan is new to the fitness industry but is currently looking to become more actively involved. He enjoys participating in multiple sports including soccer, basketball, and wrestling. In his down time he likes to play video games, listen to music, and spend time with his friends and family.
AARON TORRES
Front Desk
Aaron joined the Impact Fitness family as a member while he accomplished a significant weight loss transformation; a journey worth more than 200lbs! He is new to the fitness industry and he considers himself a student of life, always looking to learn more and self improve. He loves setting and accomplishing goals and learning anything life has to offer.
Aaron’s motto: “Quantum mechanics states : Reality is what you choose it to be. I believe the future is what you make.”
CHRISTINA MCALLEN
Front Desk and Playmor Specialist
Christina is a dual marketing and communications major studying at Assumption University. While she is going to school she also has her real estate license in Connecticut. She has both participated and coached gymnastics and cheerleading. With working up front and in Playmor she loves helping and meeting new people everyday!
Playmor
BEVERLY KEENAN
Playmor Specialist
Beverly has eight years experience in childcare and is retired from Reliant Medical Group. She enjoys traveling, reading, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends.
EMOND ASIAMAH
Playmor Specialist
Emond is 20 years old, a sophomore at Worcester State University and she loves working at Impact Fitness!
Personal Trainers
WENDY BOUTIN
Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach
NASM-CPT, NASM-CNC
Wendy has been in the fitness industry since the early 2000's and a competitive athlete since childhood. She enjoys helping people find their true north by using fitness, nutrition, and proven methods through one-on-one and group training. She's a competitive Pro Disc Golfer, loves biking, hiking, kayaking, paddle-boarding, and romping her two dogs, Brady and Brooklyn, in the woods.
Wendy’s motto “Get comfortable with uncomfortable; try new things.”
SHAVONNE TEDSTONE
Personal Trainer
ISSA CPT CPR/AED
Shavonne has been in the fitness industry and competing since 2014. She has been passionate about fitness and bodybuilding for many many years. Her goal is to help guide people to achieve their fitness goals and live a healthier lifestyle. She’s excited and proud to be a part of the Impact Fitness family. She is also a full time hair stylist and has been behind the chair for 12 years. She loves what she does…fitness and hair…making people look and feel their best.
Shavonne’s Motto: Motivation is what gets you started….. habit is what keeps you going.
Personal Trainer
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
Casey is a graduate of Bridgewater State University where he played football and studied business management. After graduating Casey began his career in the fitness industry at Impact Fitness. During his personal fitness journey, Casey was able to transform his body by losing more than 50lbs and developing an athletic build. Casey is now a coach and personal trainer and enjoys helping our valued members reach any and all of their fitness goals.
Casey’s motto “He who sweats more in training bleeds less in war.”
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