Boot Camp Celebrity Instructors

PFI’s spokesperson will make an appearance during Boot Camp to include a hands-on training session and seminar. PFI reserves the right to substitute our spokesperson with comparable fitness celebrities in the event of a scheduling conflict.

	Jay Cutler International Federation of Bodybuilding (IFBB) Professional Jay Cutler is bodybuilding's most recognized and personable athlete. IFBB 2002, 2003 and 2004 Arnold Classic champion; IFBB 2001, 2003, 2004 and 2005 Mr. Olympia runner-up; and IFBB 2006, 2007 and 2009 Mr. Olympia.
	Jen Hendershott Jen began to compete seriously in 1997 where – among other achievements – she took 1st place in the Mike Francois World Gym Classic and 2nd place in Junior Nationals.  In 1999 she earned her IFBB Pro card.  After that, there was no looking back!  Jen continued to place in events all over the country.  And in 2005, she shone, winning both the Ms. Fitness International and Ms. Fitness Olympia! Jen also won the 2008's Ms. Olympia title.
	Beth Horn Before launching her professional career, Beth Horn began working toward her goals by winning her first 2 titles in June of 1998 as an overall regional fitness champion.  Her local successes were quickly followed by national ones, as a month later she placed 8th in her first national competition and 3rd in her second.  Through 1999, she continued to compete, consistently placing in the top 5 in national competitions. Beth is also “Venom” on American Gladiators.
	Tommy BK Tommy earned his Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance and followed it up with a Master of Science in Exercise Science.  He’s well-known in the exercise community as a sports conditioning specialist – having coached some of the greatest athletes in the world – and has been published in several scientific periodicals.
	Ron Williams The most decorated natural bodybuilder in the world, Ron Williams’ 250+ titles include being a 7-time winner of Mr. Natural Universe, a 7-time winner of Mr. Natural Olympia and a 6-time winner of Mr. Natural World. Ron is also the sole recipient of the Natural Bodybuilder of the Decade award. Every bodybuilder claims natural status, but Ron proves his by being tested annually for the past 27 years. His motto is: “Once a competitor, always a competitor.”
	Fitness Twins The twins have been competing in both fitness and figure competitions for the last several years, consistently placing in the top 5 regionally and in the top 15 at the national level.  Kristie and Michelle have taken their knowledge and experience to the next level by providing training to other competitors.  They’re also proud to be starring in a new fitness-based reality TV show, where they’ll be offering fitness and nutrition tips and showing how the right attitude and the right exercise can be beneficial to everybody!

PFI Staff

Charles Ware – Executive Director Charles currently serves as Executive Director of Professional Fitness InstituteTM, the premier provider of personal training curriculum to the career college sector. Charles is a graduate of the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, MO, where he received Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Exercise and Sport Science. Charles came to PFI in 2005 with 10+ years of training with various populations with an emphasis on corporate fitness and wellness and sport-specific training. In his tenure with PFI, Charles quickly made his way through the ranks, starting out as an instructor and becoming Personal Training Program Coordinator, then changing paces and moving to Distance Education and becoming the Online Program Coordinator. He helped launch the Personal Training program for the brick and mortar campus, as well as the Online Division of Pinnacle Career Institute. As Director of Education for Pinnacle Career Institute, Charles was able to create and sustain an environment of academic and professional excellence for both students and education team members. Charles is a Certified Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise and the National Strength and Conditioning Association, as well as a Certified Health Education Specialist and a former licensed EMT-P (Paramedic) with the State of Missouri. He also is a former member of the Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education Proprietary School Advisory Committee and a volunteer for the Medical Reserve Corps of Kansas City.

Kristina Lindquist – Education Support Coordinator Kristina is originally from Massachusetts and currently resides in Las Vegas, NV. After completing her undergraduate studies in Exercise Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Kristina pursued a career in the fitness industry. As a trainer, she worked with amateur to elite and professional athletes, “average Joes and Janes,” firefighters, law enforcement officials and medically complex clients. Kristina became a certified strength and conditioning specialist in 2003 and shortly thereafter decided to return to graduate school to further her understanding of motor control and learning. In 2006, she graduated from UNLV with a Master of Science degree in Kinesiology. Kristina is deeply interested in the interaction between brain and behavior: how we can use this relationship to help clients better understand their current exercise and nutrition habits and how we can use behavior to shape their future success.

Chris Carpenter – Director of Operations After attending college in Arkansas and taking classes toward a degree in Business Administration, Chris moved to Las Vegas, NV, in 1992. She then spent time gaining hands-on work experience by managing administrative reports departments, sales teams and special projects teams. She also has extensive experience in event planning having worked directly within the convention industry, as well as for nonprofit agencies where she was the Director of Public Relations and Events. Just before joining PFI, she was the office manager for a nonprofit youth sports league with two offices and 4,000 children. Her knowledge of the area, its amenities and event planning are a great asset. She is still an active member of the community and volunteers time every week toward helping others and giving back. She looks to help others and inspire students to achieve their goals of being more than they first thought they could.

Boot Camp Adjunct
PFI utilizes a rotation of industry experts at each Boot Camp to represent the best of the best in various areas of fitness, including fitness management, top certified personal trainers, aerobics and nutrition, to name a few.

Contact Charles Ware at:

1-702-434-8940