Steve Nash Fitness Clubs Appoints New President and COO
Posted: November 3, 2016 in Chains
Steve Nash Fitness World & Sports Club
VANCOUVER, B.C. – SNFW Fitness BC Chairman and CEO Leonard Schlemm is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Smith to President and COO of Steve Nash Fitness Clubs and UFC Gym.
Smith joined the SNFW organization in 2010, relocating to British Columbia from the U.S. to assume the position of Vice President of Sales and Fitness. In 2014, he was named Chief Operating Officer, managing operations for the brands 21 locations across BC, and was instrumental in the successful launch of the first UFC Gym located in Kelowna.
Announcing Mr. Smith’s appointment, Chairman Leonard Schlemm states: “Chris is an exceptional leader with deep industry knowledge and experience who has done a truly impressive job since he initially joined the company. With four new clubs opening over the next six months, we are excited to have Chris take on the additional role of President.”
Chris Smith brings over 18 years of industry acumen and leadership skills to his new role, where he will oversee the company’s sales, operations, finance, marketing and senior management teams while continuing to lead the company’s expansion of both Steve Nash Fitness and UFC Gym in the market.
Smith began his career at the US based 24 Hour Fitness Clubs, directing the day to day operations of 125 locations as District Manager and Divisional VP of Operations. He then joined Bally’s Total Fitness as Director of Fitness for clubs across Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona and Colorado, before joining the SNFW Fitness BC organization in British Columbia.
