Colorado Home Fitness STAFF BIOS
Chip Hunnings, President
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I started in the fitness industry in 1984 after completing a degree in Sports Management at Guilford College. A two year stint in the health club industry was followed by a lifelong career in the Specialty Fitness retail industry. After working for 5 years for a company based on the East Coast, I moved to Colorado to open my first company, All About Fitness.
All About Fitness grew into 13 stores covering 4 states. In 2004 I took advantage of an unexpected opportunity to sell that business. While it was a hard decision it ultimately turned out to be one that has led me back to the the type of business that I enjoy most, a smaller company that has extreme focus on delivering great customer service.
While it has been the focus of my professional career, fitness has also played an important role in my personal life as well. Many people mistakenly think that those of us working in the fitness industry have an unusual amount of time available for exercise and that, along with being fitness fanatics makes staying in shape an easy task. While being around the equipment and the latest information certainly provides a lot of incentive to work out, our lives are as hectic as everyone else’s so we have to find ways to fit workouts into our schedules consistently.
When my wife, Melinda, had our first child in 1997, I let the time requirements and stress of running a growing business along with the requirements of being a dad outweigh the need for balance in my life. I became overweight and realized my health was at risk along with the quality of life I wanted with my growing family. I decided to start living the type of life I was selling to people each day. Within a year I had lost over 50 lbs, all of which has remained off over 14 years later. This personal experience allows me to have a very clear understanding of and appreciation for the obstacles that we all face when it comes to remaining fit and healthy. It also allows for me to offer real world advice that is derived from first-hand experience.
Today Melinda and I take great pride in the example we set for our kids, Bryce , Brock , and Brooke. When we see them walking on the treadmill while watching a favorite show, or listen to them talk about how many grams of fat are in a particular food, we know that we have given them a head start towards a long and healthy life.
Steve Antonczyk, Sales
When you’re working with me you’re getting 20 years of experience in the fitness industry. I have worked with every major manufacturer in the fitness industry and I’m able to understand you and your family’s needs to direct you to the right products and services, in turn, getting you the results and exercise benefits that you are looking for.
Just like you, I enjoy an active lifestyle including skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, camping, running (2 time Boston Marathon qualifier), and being able to keep up with my teenagers.
I am a graduate of DePaul University in Chicago and I am an ACE (American Council on Exercise) Certified Fitness Expert.
“I will be there every step of the way with you to ensure you are getting the most out of your equipment and you’re getting the results you expected!”
SteveA@coloradohomefitness.com
Scott Wiatrak, Sales & Service
My goal at Colorado Home Fitness is to use my 15 years of experience in servicing fitness equipment to help you make informed buying decisions when you are deciding on the right equipment for your home.
I also use my knowledge to help Colorado Home Fitness decide on which products best fill the ratings of good, better and best in the company’s plan to provide you with choices at all three levels.
If something should go wrong with a product I am the one that will be leading the way in getting it back up and running. I have been factory certified as a technician by most of the major manufacturers in the industry. With my years of experience I am able to correct most problems very quickly. Combining that knowledge and experience with my desire to provide outstanding customer service will result in any service you may have being handled efficiently.
In my free time, my wife Kim and I spend time with our daughter, Jordyn. We have the opportunity to spend a lot of time together as we support Jordyn’s athletic endeavors including basketball and competitive softball.
ScottW@coloradohomefitness.com
Matt Tharp, Sales
For over 20 years I have been an athlete and fitness enthusiast. As a former Division I football player and four-sport high school athlete, transitioning into the fitness industry has been a personal and professional goal of mine. My bachelor’s degrees in Exercise Science and Physical Education Teaching combined with my minor in Coaching have allowed me continue my passion for physical fitness and wellbeing.
Being physically fit allows us to reach our optimal level of wellbeing, which in turn benefits us in all aspects of our lives. To be able to provide you and your family with the right mix of products and services to achieve your individual and optimal levels of fitness I need to understand your physical fitness goals. I believe with my prior experiences in training and understanding of the human body, we can find the right product for you.
Email: MattT@coloradohomefitness.com
Jack Hinshaw, Sales
I have always had a passion for exercise and living a healthy lifestyle. I truly believe exercise can benefit every aspect of one’s life. After graduating from Colorado State University with a degree in Exercise Science I wanted to get into a position in which I could educate and get other people excited about improving their lives through fitness. I moved to Phoenix and immediately got my personal training certificate through I.S.S. A.
I trained for 4 years and found a great deal of success and satisfaction but realized Phoenix was not the place for me. (115 degree summers are not my idea of fun) So I loaded up the truck and moved to San Diego.
In San Diego, I wanted to stay in the fitness industry so I started selling fitness equipment with a major retailer and I found I really enjoyed it! That was over 10 years ago and I have never looked back.
Now I am back in the beautiful state of Colorado and I am thoroughly pleased to be associated with Colorado Home Fitness.
I absolutely love talking fitness with the patrons and getting them started on a plan that will change their lives for the better. Nothing is more satisfying than hearing how someone has transformed their body, improved their muscle tone, lowered their blood pressure, rehabbed a joint back to health, or just improved their overall well-being from using the equipment they have purchased from me.
Nobody comes into the store looking to buy a piece of machinery, they come in looking to better themselves in some way. All of us at Colorado Home Fitness realize that and are dedicated to see that happen.
Email: JackH@coloradohomefitness.com
Justin Salyer, Sales
I have been in the fitness industry for almost 7 years, but I have been an athlete for my most my life. I have worked for two of the largest fitness retailers in the country. I have had the pleasure of working with and selling some of the best products available to you as a consumer. Along with my past experiences in this industry I know what works and what does not work. I try to apply that knowledge in making sure you get a perfect fit with your product(s) and get you results you desire. My job is to educate you, NOT sell you on an idea. My hope is that when you work with me you feel good about your investment in your future health.
