Meet the staff

I’m a Silver Spring native with a background in football, wrestling, martial arts, and the military. I earned my kinesiology degree from Towson University in 2022 and spent five years in the fitness and health field, working with people across the entire spectrum—hospital patients, physical therapy clients, gym members, and everyone in between. I’m a people-first professional who believes in meeting individuals where they are and helping them grow from there. Outside of work, I love working out, fishing, music, church, and spending time with my friends, family, and my niece and nephew.

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.

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Reggie is the Cooley Center's Assistant Manager. Reggie started his fitness career as a fitness specialist at the NOAA Fitness Center in Silver Spring, MD. He was soon after promoted to group exercise coordinator and relocated to the Denton A. Cooley Center. After a decade of service, Reggie was promoted to assistant manager of the Bayview Fitness Center in 2017. Reggie brings over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry as a group exercise leader, personal trainer, presenter, and instructor and in the professional dance field as a seasoned dance educator, choreographer, performer and guest artist. He is diversely skilled in group exercise teaching, step aerobics, hi/lo aerobics, circuit training, stretch/flexibility training, Pilates mat classes as well as dance for fitness. He is the author of the self-published e-book, “Crosstraining with a Dancer.” Reggie enjoys combining the best of his professional experience and physical conditioning knowledge to develop workouts and classes encouraging everyday people to find expression, inspiration, and fitness through movement.

My name is Marissa! I am a professional powerlifter! I am a two time World Record Holder!! One record is in Squats with 551lbs and the other is bench with 314lbs. I also love reading and listening to music in my past time. I’m goofy and love making people laugh. I love to inspire others to be the best version they can be!

Homegrown in Baltimore, MD. As a former professional model, I got into fitness to help maintain my size and adapt my look for different roles. As I started to learn more about the health and fitness field, I found I had a real affinity for a job in the industry. Playing sports at Cooley, basketball, racquetball & squash, helped me to find my footing and my passion for competition & coaching. When I’m not at work, you’ll find me listening to music, watching movies & shopping (finding great deals).

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!

Hey! My name is Charles and I am an aspiring software developer that is currently studying at the Community College of Baltimore County.  I love watching movies, pizza, and watching sports, my favorite movie is The Batman! I enjoy watching  football and I love the Ravens! I have a cat name Kratos who is the best. I work the front desk at the Cooley Center and I am always here to give the best service.

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.

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.