Two Worthy Recipients Awarded Scholarships to the IHRSA Institute
Posted: June 6, 2016 in IHRSA
The IHRSA Institute
BOSTON, MA – IHRSA, The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association announced the recipients of two scholarships to attend the IHRSA Institute August 2 – 5 at The University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School in Chapel Hill. This year’s scholarship recipients are Azeza Tessereau, General Manager at Wellbridge Athletic Club and Spa located in Town and Country, Missouri and Brent Gallagher, Owner of Avenu Fitness & Lifestyle located in Houston, Texas.
The recipients were selected by a judging panel of highly experienced and dedicated industry professionals. The panel included: Rick Beusman, President of Saw Mill Club and the son of the late Curt and Jane Beusman for whom one of the scholarships is named, Bill McBride, President & CEO of Active Wellness & BMC 3, Rick Caro, President of Management Vision, Inc., Michele Melkerson-Granryd, General Manager of BB Fitness Studios, and Bud Rockhill, Owner of CW Strategic Advisors.
Azeza, who one judge touted as a “true up and comer”, moved quickly up the ranks at Wellbridge, from Membership Representative to the role of General Manager. Her application demonstrated her passion for the industry, and ability to inspire a team that shares her commitment to delivering the very best.
Brent exemplifies what IHRSA looks for in a candidate. He is a leader in the industry, whose dedication to promoting the benefits of healthy living has served his business, his staff and his clients well.
The John McCarthy Merit Scholarship, named for IHRSA’s first executive director, and The Curt & Jane Beusman Institute Scholarship, named for two of IHRSA’s most passionate founders, are awarded to individuals who are able to demonstrate their passion for, and absolute commitment to, the health club industry’s future and also for their leadership skills in club operations, sales or service.
The IHRSA Awards Program seeks to “recognize, celebrate, and inspire.” For more information about IHRSA’s annual industry awards and scholarships, including prior recipients, please visit IHRSA.org/awards.
