Lizzie joined the RPFitness team as a Spinning instructor in February 2010, and currently teaches SPIN, BLT, and Core classes at the club. She is MADD DOGG certified, and has obtained her Group Fitness certification through AFAA. If not found on the Spinning bikes (or behind the front desk), you will most likely see Lizzie running the roads and trails around Akron or on the treadmills in the cardio room. Since graduating from college, Lizzie has taken an interest in marathon running and has completed a number of races including the Cleveland, Akron, and Boston Marathons. Most recently, Lizzie finished the 2011 Akron Marathon as the 3rd place overall female. Lizzie always brings a high energy and positive attitude to her classes and tries to show that not only working hard but having fun will bring the best results! Lizzie graduated from Ohio University in 2009 with degrees in Finance and Management Information Systems, and is currently working at Beacon Financial Group in Cleveland, Ohio.
Amanda Jesko, Front Desk
Amanda graduated from Mount Union College in May 2007 with a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and a minor in Sociology. Currently, she is working at Summit Academy Elementary in Akron, Ohio. Amanda began her fitness instructing with Spinning, becoming Mad Dog certified. Amanda is AFAA certified in Group Exercise and Kickboxing as well as Zumba certified. Amanda teaches Spinning and Zumba at RPFitness. Along with Spinning and Zumba, Amanda is teaching step aerobics, kickboxing and various weight training classes throughout the area.
Lindsey Jones, Front Desk
Lindsey graduated from MountUnion with a BA in Psychology and received a MA in Justice Studies at KentStateUniversity. She has worked as an adult probation officer for over three years and has previously worked as a juvenile detention officer. Lindsey enjoys spending time with her family and friends as well as her miniature dachshund. She has done volunteer work for the Susan G.Koman foundation and is an advocate for breast cancer research with multiple family member survivors.
Meghann Price, Front Desk
Meghann is a graduate of MarquetteUniversity with a BA in History. She has worked for FirstEnergy since 2007 in the Human Resources Department, where she is currently a member of the Learning and Development team. Meghann is an avid college basketball fan, and enjoys spending time with her husband and their two dogs. In memory of her mother, Meghann’s family runs the Kimberly S. Denholm Charities organization, holding events to raise money for the CASA/GAL Program in SummitCounty, heart disease research, and funding a scholarship at a local high school.
