The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) elected Luke Carlson, founder and CEO of Discover Strength, as its new chairman with his one-year term beginning July 1.

“It’s an honor to step into the chair role at such a pivotal time for our industry,” said Carlson. “I’m looking forward to helping drive this next chapter of the association as we build on the momentum gained in recent years. The members of this board bring a wealth of experience across all segments of the industry, and I am eager to collaborate with them to ensure all of our members—large and small, national and international—have a seat at the table.”

In this new term, Al Noshirvani, managing partner of ALTA Technology Group and owner of Method Gym, will serve as vice chair. Ahmar Azam, CEO and founder of TriFit, will act as finance chair, and Jeff Sanders, chief growth officer and partner of Energy Fitness, will serve as secretary.

In addition to the new officers, the board welcomed five new directors:

  • Shafiq Ahmed, founder, CEO and chairman, NRG Gym Limited
  • Cory Brightwell, co-founder and CEO, Chuze Fitness
  • Dimple Manghnani, general counsel and vice president, [solidcore]
  • Chyna Willman, founder and CEO, Grit City Wellness
  • Mark Harrington, Jr., president, Healthworks

These new members began their four-year terms on July 2 and will serve through June 30, 2029.

Returning to the board are directors Richard Beddie, J.J. Creegan, Bill Davis, Debbie Fiorella, Maria Gonzalez, Ori Gorfine, Richard Idgar, Mel Kleist, Erik Lindseth, Matthew Stevens, and Barry Walsh.

The organization thanks outgoing board members, former Chairman Chris Smith and board members Aaron Moore and Loni Wang, for their contributions.

“Each new board term brings fresh energy and new ideas, and this group is no exception,” said Liz Clark, HFA president and CEO. “We’re grateful to Chris and all our departing leaders, and we’re excited to welcome a dynamic new class of directors who reflect the values, innovation, and leadership that will shape the future of fitness.”

Image courtesy TRX, HFA/Luke Wilson