Meet The Trainers
Our team is here to help you reach your health and wellness goals! Stop by one of the fitness desks to say hello


Samantha Patterson
General Manager
I’ve recently moved down to Baltimore from South Jersey, just outside of Philadelphia. I am a former Division 2 soccer player at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. I received my Bachelor’s in Exercise Science from Montclair State University. For the past six years, I’ve been coaching athletes of all ages and sports in speed, agility, and strength. I enjoy delivering a positive training experience that improves the client’s fitness and their overall wellbeing. When I’m not at the gym, I love to raise my Belgian Malinois/Dutch Shepherd puppy named Kona, travel the world, enjoy Irish music concerts, try new cooking/baking recipes, and going down to the Jersey shore.

Chantel Mallory
Personal Trainer
I am NASM CPT and Nutritionist and FITOUR Certified Small Group Instructor.

Jalen Dangerfield
Fitness Specialist
My name is Jalen, born and raised in Abingdon, Maryland. I am a former All Conference Football player at Slippery Rock University. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health Education, studying Physical Activity and Fitness Management. I’ve always had a passion for sports and fitness, and I'm very excited to share it. I am also a NASM certified personal trainer!

Fola Salako
Fitness Specialist
Folayemi is a Fitness Specialist at the Cooley Center and was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. He began his collegiate basketball career at Hagerstown Community College, where he earned his Associate’s degree in Exercise Science. He later continued his basketball career at Atlantis University, where he completed his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration while earning his personal training certification through NASM. His approach focuses on strength training and conditioning, helping clients build confidence and work toward their personal fitness goals.

Ale Butler
Personal Trainer
Alejandro Butler is a certified personal trainer and aquatic fitness professional that has been a health and fitness coach in Maryland for nearly ten years. Alejandro began teaching water aerobics classes in 2013, and he started personal training in 2015. Alejandro’s passion for health and fitness began at a young age, and he wishes to share his enthusiasm with you. It is his mission to improve the lives and health of those in his community.

Anthony Egbunine
Group Exercise Coordinator
Anthony, a recent graduate student from Towson University, is a highly motivated and dedicated individual who is passionate about improving the performance of individuals through evidence-based exercise programming. He has a thorough understanding of exercise science principles and can apply his knowledge to create effective and safe programs. When he is not at the gym he enjoys cheering on and watching his favorite sports teams, the Boston Celtics and Baltimore Ravens.

Andrew Wenner
Membership Coordinator
My name is Andrew Wenner, I am a Frederick County native and a former college baseball player. I found my passion for health and fitness through playing multiple team sports throughout my life. I obtained my certified personal training certificate through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Following my college career, I began training for marathons and have been programming running plans. In my free time I enjoy spending time outdoors with my yellow lab and watching the Orioles and Ravens.