About Us OUR STAFF From our owners to our building operations manager, the staff here at Crew embodies healthy living for its community of members. THE OWNERS: Dirk Hunter, DC operates a successful chiropractic clinic located inside CREW and appropriately called Med-Crew. Dirk is focused on the holistic approach to healthcare and uses many modalities of alternate medicine for health care support. John Mendoza has been a career cancer research scientist, fitness enthusiast and certified trainer, training clients at Crew every day. Richard Beech, MD, JD, enjoys working out with his new wife in Crew's convenient Memorial Heights facility. Shane Allbee is a real estate developer, weight trainer, and cyclist. THE CREW: Jerry Sparks – Executive Director.  Jerry is not only a certified personal trainer with A.C.E., he formerly taught health improvement courses for Exxon, Amoco, Johnson Engineering, and NASA. Laura Wilson – Health Promotions Director.  Laura is a certified ACSM Health Fitness Specialist and she graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Health Promotion.  Laura has much experience in conducting health assessments and understands the true benefits of an exercise program.  She is very involved in community events such as The Chamber of Commerce and gets CREW’s name out there! Marc Coffie – Personal Training Director.  Marc is certified through NASM as well as several other industries, as indicated on the trainer’s page, and has over a decade of experience in the PT industry.  Marc's specialties lie within weight loss management, performance enhancement training and rehabilitation. He believes that "fitness is a way of life."   Jeff Sparks – Sales Director.  Jeff has a passion for selling a healthy lifestyle and strives to provide every member and potential member with the best experience possible, and he leads the sales staff to do the same. Matt Walker – Personal Trainer/Sales Advisor.  Matt is a NASM certified personal trainer as well as one of Crew’s sales advisors.  Matt can be seen on the floor daily getting his workout in! Frank Hicks - As a Crew sales advisor Frank also is a fitness enthusiast and can counsel you on the benefits of Crew and a healthy lifestyle.  Frank is easy to spot in the gym every day doing his workout. Cari Ford – Front Desk/Sales Advisor.  Cari is one of our newest sales advisors and has a passion for health and wellness.  She loves Pilates so if you are interested in learning more about it, talk to her! Chris Sokol – Personal Trainer.  Chris was voted the top male personal trainer in Houston in 2008.  He is NASM certified, with over 10 years of personal training experience.  “I'll help you reach your fitness goals with an individualized training plan encompassing Core/Stability, Strength, Flexibility, Cardio and Nutritional Guidance.” Hilary Coffie – Personal Trainer/Group Fitness Instructor.   Hilary is a certified personal trainer with over 7 years of training experience.  Hilary is a proud mother of two boys and specializes in helping new mothers get back to their pre-baby weight.  Hilary also teaches cycling and cardio jam/ab blast. Allen Schramm – Personal Trainer.  “My philosophy of personal training is this: It’s all about you, my client. I start by assessing your individual needs and personal goals – that’s the first step to becoming a healthier you. My goal as your trainer is to involve you in a dynamic and creative workout plan that will not only keep your attention but will translate into a passion for lifelong healthy living.” Calvin Pham – Personal Trainer.  Calvin has been a trainer as well as a certified black belt in Kung Fu since he was 16 years old.  Calvin has developed an “After Dinner Exercise Program” that he strongly believes in, and he is willing to stay late and train clients who are interested in participating! Kenny Carlucci – Personal Trainer.  Kenny is a NASM certified trainer.  “I can help you find your balance of core strength and apply that strength to whatever your goals may be.  If you are just starting a new path to improved health or if you are already a “weekend athlete” I can help you reach your goals and improve your life.  Let’s unleash your greatest potential together!” Mayra Flores – Primary Child Care Provider.  Mayra is more than a Child Care Provider; she is another mother to all the children that enter the child care room. She has a passion for children and their enjoyment while their parents take necessary action to take care of their health.  Mayra is a mother of two, has over 4 years of childcare experience, and is Infant/Children CPR certified. Luis Garcia - Luis is the reason Crew is exceptionally clean all the time so make sure you thank him for that next time you see him! Kelli Hairston – Nutritionist.  Kelli is the registered dietician for Crew and can provide everything from nutritional counseling to meal planning. George Conner – Accountant.  George is the owner of Conner Bookkeeping Service and is the best bean counter we know! Group Fitness Instructors with more credentials than you can mention on one page.  They are Brian/Yoga, Tracy/Yoga, Tamara/Reformer Pilates, Deanna/Reformer Pilates, Helen/Reformer Pilates, Triet/Total Body Conditioning, Hilary/Cycling, Christine/Cycling, Andrew/Cycling, Hayden/Butts & Guts.    OUR VISION Changing the face of healthcare has become our responsibility here at CREW. We are soon to become one of only four health clubs in the nation to receive a Medical Fitness Facility Certification. CREW is going "green" as well, from our cardio equipment to our cleaning supplies and from our internal recycling to our staff clothing. Environmental health is a must in today's quickly expanding technological world. CREW is poised to be the first wellness facility in the world to offer healthcare insurance to our members. A Revolutionary concept set to roll out in 2009