Staff
Thomas Fenstermacher
President, FACTS Fitness
Tom Fenstermacher earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition from West Chester University.
Tom has been in the fitness industry for over 12 years. He started his career and his company as an in-home personal trainer and has grown his business into one of the top fitness companies in the Philadelphia region. FACTS Fitness operates and manages five facilities including Steel Fitness in Bethlehem and Ellis Athletic Center in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.
Tom's philosophy of "no member left behind" is evident throughout his organization. "I believe fitness is a field where I can make a difference for individuals and the industry."
"In regards to fitness and life: If more people followed the straight and narrow, it wouldn't be so narrow."
Ian Savitz
Vice President of Operations, FACTS Fitness
Ian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Ursinus College and a Master's of Science in Sport and Athletic Administration from West Chester University. Ian's certifications include AAAI and ISMA.
"Since starting a career as a personal trainer in 2000, I have worked with a variety of populations including professional athletes, children, elderly, and individuals with multiple sclerosis, herniated discs, and fibromyalgia. I enjoy the diversity of the clientele that I work with and find it rewarding to help these individuals attain fitness goals. Health and fitness is truly a field where you can touch and improve people's lives and for that reason, I am committed to a career in this industry. As the Operations Manager for FACTS Fitness, I now have the opportunity to spread my philosophy throughout all of our locations. I settle for nothing less than unrivaled customer service. At any of our facilities, I want our members to feel welcomed and cared for by our professional staff. As a result, I believe that FACTS Fitness will pave the way for our clients to succeed in adopting healthier lifestyles."
Deborah MacArthur
Director of Marketing and Public Relations, FACTS Fitness
Debbi holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from West Chester University. She has worked in public relations and marketing for over 11 years. Before coming to FACTS Fitness, Debbi worked as Director of PR and Marketing for New Orleans caf. She co-authored a book with her chef brother, THE SECRET FORMULA.
"I have always had an avid interested in fitness and healthy eating. One of my favorite quotes is the following: "The pain of discipline is far less than the pain of regret." It is an honor to work for a successful company which offers quality leadership with continued growth opportunities."
Patrick Sarne
General Manager, Ellis Athletic Center
Patrick graduated from Winthrop University's School of Business is 1989, and has 18 years of experience in the fitness industry. Patrick earned his Personal Fitness Trainer certification through World Instructor Training Schools in 2000.
"As General Manager of the Ellis Athletic Center, I am dedicated to making your exercise experience enjoyable and rewarding on every occasion. As a client, each Personal Training session will help to develop functional strength through unique workouts that will challenge your physical abilities. I believe in maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle, and am confident that I can be a valuable resource through my knowledge, experience and ability to motivate."
Willie Owens
Personal Trainer, Class Instructor
Willie graduated from Penn State with majors in Exercise Science and Chemistry. His fitness certifications include ESA, AAAI, NASM, CPR. He entered the fitness field in his words, "It's the next best thing to being a doctor."
Willie played professional football with NJ Cardsharks Arena football, 2003; CFL Winnepeg Bluebombers, 1998; and in the NFL for the St. Louis Rams, 1997. He is also a 6-time All American in Track & Field.
Bryan Aronchick
Personal Trainer
Bryan is a graduate of the University of Arizona and is pursuing a career in Golf Course Construction and Design, with two championship courses on his resume. Currently, he is the co-designer and supervisor of a specialized golf trainer program. Bryan is a 70’s golfer and was a member of the Inter-AC Champion Episcopal Academy golf team.
Bryan is also a member of the Motivation Fitness personal training team and S.O.S. (Sport-specific Off-Season Training) staff.
Kyle Barrie
S.O.S. Coordinator/Personal Trainer
Kyle holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Sociology from Johns Hopkins University and is currently studying to achieve an A.C.E., and AAA1 Certification. Before coming to Facts Fitness, Kyle coached Lacrosse at Widener University and led the Pride to a M.A.C. Championship. Presently, Kyle is an Assistant Lacrosse Coach at St. Joseph's Prep.
Kyle played professional lacrosse for the Denver Outlaws, and the Philadelphia Barrage. Kyle won an NCAA Lacrosse National Championship in 2005 with the Johns Hopkins Blue Jays. He is also a 2-time All-American.
Kyle Petaccio
Personal Trainer
Kyle attended Harcum College majoring in Vet. Tech. His certifications include AAAI, ISMA and CPR. Kyle played professional Inline Hockey, winning the National Championships in 2000 and 2002. Kyle enjoys being in the fitness industry to help others and stay in shape! He enjoys playing hockey, working out, running on the beach and cooking.
Chris Croley
S.O.S. Coordinator/Personal Trainer
Chris is a graduate of Robert Morris University where he earned a Bachelors degree in Marketing, and a Masters degree in Instructional Leadership. His tenure at RMU included 4 years of Division I Track where he was a 4-time IC4A Qualifier and 1-time Regional Qualifier. He spent two years coaching the sprint and relay events.
Chris is originally from Memphis, Tennessee, but has lived in 4 other states. He has been a Personal Trainer for 3 years. Chris also loves to instruct and play basketball and is proud to be a member of the 1575 club! Also, he has a 40 inch vertical! Wow!
Tom Trio
Personal Trainer/Instructor
Tom brings 6 years of experience to the table with a Personal Fitness Trainer certification through World Instructor Training Schools. Tom provides a hands on approach to personal fitness instruction and training.
Along with his certification, he is CPR and AED Certified by the American Heart Association. Tom has a strong emphasis on total body workout and resistance training. He enjoys helping people lose weight and build strength, along with developing a strong self esteem and confidence booster for his clients.