SAN FRANCISCO, June 29, 2010 – Club One, a nationally recognized leader in the health, fitness and wellness industry, has announced that Robin Klaus will resume the role of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Club One effective July 1, 2010. Klaus takes on the role from Jim Mizes who departs his post as President and CEO of Club One after 8 years of leading the organization to increased profitability and national growth.
Klaus, the current Chairman and former CEO of Club One, will retain his role to continue managing the company for long-term growth. Klaus has more than 20 years of executive management experience in the industry. He was formerly Chairman of Planet Fitness, a health and fitness club company in Singapore, and served as the President and Chief Operating Officer of fitness manufacturer Star Trac. He is currently on the Board of Directors for SummerSearch, a national mentoring program for teenagers.
“Jim Mizes is one of the most respected value-driven leaders this industry has ever known,” said Klaus. “Over the last eight years, he has aligned our business channels for optimal growth and created a culture dedicated to our mission of supporting meaningful change in people’s lives. He is responsible for putting in place a strong, integrated leadership team that will allow us to build on the path of success and momentum that Jim has helped pave.”
“My departure from Club One is part of our company adapting to the changes in our economy, opportunities and marketplace,” Mizes said. “I will continue to add value to growing organizations in my future endeavors, and I leave knowing that Club One is in good hands with an experienced, innovative and dedicated leadership team who is passionate about serving our members, clients and partners. Club One’s commitment to excellence in each channel’s business operations and to its behavioral-change technology will lead Club One to further success.”
Klaus will assume oversight of Club One’s Corporate Health and Fitness channel. Robyn VanDerLuit, Vice President of Corporate Fitness Management will continue leading the company’s many corporate fitness center management and workplace wellness programs throughout the country.
Bill McBride, Chief Operating Officer will continue leading Club One’s Commercial Club operations and oversee the Community Center channel. Tom Nelson, Vice President of Community Centers will continue managing operations and new business development for Club One’s community and medical fitness center partners.
Carey White, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Technology Officer will continue leading the organization’s Innovation & Technology division, in addition to his CFO responsibilities.
