Meet the Team
Founder
Chad Hackman
Chad is certified as a NASM Personal Trainer, NASM Group Exercise Instructor, and Level 3 Fascia Stretch Practitioner. Chad started Evolution Barbell in 2016 to create a place that helps people become the best possible version of themselves while also forming a supportive community. Chad enjoys fitness, food, reading, and sports!
Yoga Instructor
Susan
Susan is our yoga instructor and she teaches both Vinyasa Flow and Yin yoga. She also is a certified Level 3 FST Practitioner who loves to help people feel better in their feel and move better. Susan works full time as a physician's assistant in an emergency department which tells you that she's all about helping people improve and get better. Susan's encouraging and supportive personality is contagious and brings everyone around her up!
Personal Trainer
Kaitlyn Mader
Meet Kaitlyn: Kaitlyn became a personal trainer, nutrition coach, and meal prep queen in 2020 after working 15 years in the food industry. Cooking, good food, and coffee are still her love languages. She is also a crazy cat and plant mom, loves yoga and being outdoors whether in her garden, on a hike in the mountains, or by the lake.
Personal Trainer
Ben Pennycoff
Ben is currently a NASM Certified Trainer specializing in nutrition and weight loss. He enjoys helping others get started in the gym so they can build up their confidence and become a stronger and healthier version of themselves. In his free time, Ben train as a powerlifter and also does runway and fashion modeling.
Personal Trainer
Paige Ziegler
She is full of pep, fun, and loves to help people reach their life and fitness goals. When she's not in the gym flipping on the rings, you can find her reading, traveling and exploring the great outdoors. Paige is a certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor through NASM which she uses to help lead our group workouts!
Personal Trainer
Kelsie Salem
Kelsie is a NASM certified personal trainer who loves to help others improve in all areas. Kelsie also works full time as a Physical Therapy Assistant which adds many benefits to her personal training because because she's knowledgeable in the mobility and imbalance issues many of us face daily. Kelsie has a very upbeat agt and and weIcoming welcoming personality that is sure to make your workouts even more enjoyable!
Personal Trainer
Sarah Clem
Sarah joined EVB in June 2022 and quickly developed a passion for her fitness journey, as well as the team and culture of EVB. Sarah is working towards becoming a certified Pilates instructor and enjoys spending time with friends, family, dining out, hiking, and curling up with a good book or a movie. Deep soul connections feed her, and she is a firm believer in the healing power of the hug.
Personal Trainer
Rebekah Smith
Rebekah is a NASM certified personal trainer and also works full time as a surgical tech. Rebekah became a personal trainer after being a long time member of EVB and has made a lot of progress throughout her own fitness journey which lead her to want to help others do the same. Rebekah also has a bull dog named Tonka and a rabbit named Dwight!
Personal Trainer
Kristen Nelson
Kristen pursued the NASM Personal Trainer certification to become proactive in preventing injuries in young athletes through balance and strength training. She is also a NASM certified weight loss specialist. She can often be seen (and heard) at ELCO athletic events cheering for her children and taking photos. She and her husband Mike, have 6 children. Kristen enjoys cycling, hiking, photography, and being involved in the community.
Front Desk
Hailey Seyfert
I work full-time as an elementary teacher. When I workout, I focus On my physical well-being while also using it as an outlet for my mental health. - believe that being able to move your body at any age is a privilege that shouldn't be taken for granted. I love meeting new people and hearing about their wellness journey!
Front Desk
Melissa Flanagan
Melissa works full time as a dental assistant at a local dental office. During her free time, she likes to go upstate to her cabin. Melissa enjoys working at Evolution Barbell because of the positive atmosphere and is a familiar in the group workouts
Admin Manager
Wendy
She`s married to Joel, a mom of 2 beautiful daughters and is a Grammie! Her heart is full when she is spending time with her family. Faithful 49er fan of 35+ years! She loves cooking, reading, dancing, traveling with her family, wine, chocolate, and early mornings ALONE wit her coffee!