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| Director |
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| B.S. Health and Physical Education |
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Having the opportunity to be a part of The Wave, something so much larger than myself, has been the opportunity of a lifetime.
Art is a native Montanan who hails from Great Falls. His passion for teaching and coaching has led to experiences that includes working in education, athletics, healthcare, and fitness.
Art entered the fitness industry in 1994 when he volunteered to work at HealthWorks, a small medical fitness facility in Great Falls, Montana. Art credits any success he has had in the world of fitness to the wonderful people that he had an opportunity to work with at this time of his career.
This same experience working with such dedicated and passionate fitness industry leaders led to his desire to pursue multiple certifications and continuing education. He has been certified by The American College of Sports Medicine as a Fitness Instructor and Older Adult Specialist, and is currently certified at the highest level as a Health Fitness Director by the same organization. He has also held certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
In the past 12 years Art has spent countless hours as a personal trainer as well as instructing group exercise classes, developing programs and managing. He feels his greatest accomplishment is that he has had an opportunity to experience, at every level, each facet of a fitness facility and has gained the understanding of what it takes to be successful. It is his greatest desire to pass along that knowledge to others in hopes to advance The Wave as a premiere aquatic and fitness facility, but and the fitness industry as a whole. The most gratifying moments to me are when I am able to be a genuine part of someone else's success.
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Robin Greenwood |
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| Children's Activities Manager |
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B.S. Outdoor Education
B.A. Studio Art |
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| Robin is the proud mom of Piper and Arden. She is originally from the East Coast. After graduation from the University of New Hampshire with a dual degree in Art and Outdoor Education she moved to Whitefish, like many ahead of her, to ski, hike and bike. She feels lucky that she discovered her passion for working with children early in life. For the past 15 years she has had the opportunity to work and run the Kiddie Korner on Big Mountain, and Little Britches Ranch, the predecessor to The Whitefish Community School. Through this work she has had the pleasure of seeing many of the children in this community grow up. |
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Gail Hazen Certified Public Accountant |
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| Accounts Manager |
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| B.S. Mathematics and Education |
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| Gail grew up in University Heights, Ohio until she attended college at The University of Arizona in Tucson. She graduated from college with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Education. After college she married Dave and lived for one year in Puerto Rico. Upon returning to Arizona, she taught high school mathematics in Snowflake, Arizona. Gail and Dave moved to Whitefish, Montana in 1977 where their two sons were born. The family moved to Bozeman for 2 years to attend Montana State University, then to Helena. Gail returned to school at Carroll College in Helena to study accounting and passed the CPA exam in 1991. She worked for a public accounting firm for 5 years. Her work included auditing, tax and computer consulting. She then accepted a controller position in private industry. After their youngest son graduated high school, Gail and Dave moved back to Whitefish in 1999 where she has continued to work for private industry. Gail loves hiking and camping. She likes long rafting and backpacking trips and cross country skiing in the winter. |
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Geoff Gibb National Strength and Conditioning Association - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
USA Cycling - Registered Sport Coach
Kinesis Certified Functional Exercise Trainer |
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| Fitness Manager |
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B.S. Health Club Management
M.S. Exercise and Sports Science |
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| Geoff received his B.S. degree in Health Club Management from Pacific Union College where he championed a collegiate mountain biking team. He went on to get his M.S. in Exercise and Sport Science from Montana State University in 1998. Geoff is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Geoff enjoys outdoor recreation such as mountain biking, hiking, hunting, backpacking, four-wheeling, and snow shoeing. Geoff believes that fitness should be fun and functional and enjoys training people who want to improve their quality of life through recreational or competitive aspirations. |
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Glenna Thon |
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| Aquatics Manager |
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B.Ed Elementary Education
Certified Pool Operator
American Red Cross Certified (Current)
Water Safety Instructor Trainer
Lifeguard Instructor Trainer
Water Safety Instructor
Lifeguard Instructor
Lifeguard Training/ First Aid
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| Glenna started her aquatic career in Bozeman, Montana in 1973 and later in Kalispell, Montana during the summers between years in college at Montana State University. She transferred to Oregon in 1976 to continue her education degree at the University of Oregon in Eugene. Glenna worked for the City of Eugene as a lifeguard and swim instructor during those three years. Upon graduation she and her husband moved to Yakima, Washington. There Glenna worked for the City of Yakima for 13 years as their Aquatics Supervisor running 5 swimming pools. An employment opportunity moved the Thon family, to the Seattle area, where Glenna became the Pool Supervisor at Juanita High School for the Lake Washington School District. Glenna has been involved with all aspects of aquatics. The Wave opportunity became available this August while home on vacation. She is very excited to be part of this team and to work at an incredible facility. |
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Dean McFadden |
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| Housekeeping and Facilities Maintenance Manager |
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Dean is a native of Montana. He was born in Great Falls and graduated from Great Fall High School. While in high school, Dean was the most valuable player on the basketball team, and played on the 1976 championship team. He also played basketball for the University of Great Falls where he again was the MVP in the Frontier Conference in 1978 and 1980. He graduated from the College of Great Falls holding the school's #2 record for all time scorer. Dean played professional basketball in Argentina for 11 years, then 1 year in the Continental Basketball League for George Karl. His hobbies include swimming, camping, sledding, cooking, and Leisure with a capital L. He coached the Whitefish High School girls basketball team from 2000-2006 with a 95-33 record. He especially enjoys spending quality time with his daughters Mandy and Kelsey.
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Monica Reyna Group Fitness Certification |
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| Children's Depot Supervisor |
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Monica Reyna has been employed at The Wave in the Children's Depot since 2007. Within the walls of the Depot you can quickly get to know Monica. She is mother to Terjai 4 and Sareas 6. She has a natural ability to help children feel comfortable and confident. Monica first showed up at The Wave three years ago, coming in to workout. She would drop her kids off at the Depot and set off to the pool. We asked Monica if she was interested in working in the Depot. About a year later she said she would be willing to give it a try. Here we are two years later and we are so thankful that it has worked out. Monica is an excellent employee in every way. She is dedicated to the kids and parents of the Depot and The Wave. She has taken every opportunity available to her and has obtained her group fitness certification. She occasionally can be found teaching a cycling class or working with Robin to expand our youth fitness programs. The past year Monica has teamed up with Rock to help out with Fitness Camps. Outside of work you can find Monica on the slopes, or wakeboarding at the lake with her family. She also plays on The Wave softball team. If you haven't got a chance to meet Monica you should stop by the Depot and say hello. Monica is our new Childcare Supervisor.
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Tiffany Fredrickson Certified Pool Operator
Current Red Cross Certifications
Lifeguard/ First Aid/ CPR & AED professional rescuer
Water Safety Instructor
Lifeguard Instructor
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| Aquatics Supervisor |
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Tiffany is a 4th generation Whitefish native. Growing up in Whitefish, Tiffany loved playing in Whitefish Lake during the summer. By learning how to water ski, tube, raft and swim at such a young age, naturally aquatics became her passion. As a child, Tiffany was just as active in the winter months, always speeding down the slopes on Big Mountain. Tiffany still enjoys these summer and winter activities to this day.
After graduating Whitefish High School in 2003, college was the next step for Tiffany. She attended college at The University of Montana for Photography during which time she became a Certified Lifeguard at Washington-Grizzly Pool in Missoula. She also attended Spokane Falls Community College where she discovered the joy of the Red Cross Learn to Swim Program. After getting a job at a local kid’s camp, Camp Dart-Lo, she received her Water Safety Instructor certification.
Tiffany decided to return to Whitefish in 2007 and has been very pleased with her position at The Wave where she teaches hundreds of kids how to swim each year. |
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