Drew McKenzie, MS, CSCS, Crossfit Level I, USAW Level 1, Crossfit Kids
Drew has spent the better part of the last decade in the fitness world. Drew started his love of sport and exercise on the wrestling mat with H.V. Jenkins High School. Drew then received a Master's degree from THE Georgia Southern University in Exercise Science. After graduation, he ventured out to coach some of the best athletes in the world in both the collegiate and professional ranks. Upon return to Savannah, Drew was introduced to Crossfit by a little girl named Jennifer and has not looked back since. Crossfit allows an avenue for the fitness paradigm shift (hard work = better results) to occur. Drew's passions are family, golf, and of course exercise.
Drew is a 2009 Crossfit Games competitor, qualifying from the Dirty South Region. Drew placed 21st in 2010 Dirty South (7 state) regional, and a little worse in the 2011 Regional.
Jennifer McKenzie, MS, ACSM, CrossFit Level 2, CrossFit Olympic Lift, Crossfit Kids
Suzanne Maiggioni - Director of Nutrition Education, Crossfit Level 1
Suzanne has been a member of Crossfit Hyperformance since early 2009. Having spent a number of years in ballet, it was clear when it was time to stop that she needed something big to take it’s place. Like so many others, she tried to find a niche in the traditional gym setting, but nothing ever felt quite right until she found Crossfit. Even after the very first workout, she knew she would be hooked. She appreciates the physical and mental challenges of Crossfit, getting to see and experience the positive changes that overcoming those obstacles brings about in all aspects of life, and loves being a part of and growing with this great community of athletes. Suzanne is also a bit of a science geek, and her time spent in college studying biology combined with her experiences here at CFHP have sparked in her a passion for understanding human physiology and the links between sound nutrition and athletic performance. She is a Crossfit Level 1 Trainer and is looking forward to expanding her knowledge base and expertise in the coming years.
Drew has spent the better part of the last decade in the fitness world. Drew started his love of sport and exercise on the wrestling mat with H.V. Jenkins High School. Drew then received a Master's degree from THE Georgia Southern University in Exercise Science. After graduation, he ventured out to coach some of the best athletes in the world in both the collegiate and professional ranks. Upon return to Savannah, Drew was introduced to Crossfit by a little girl named Jennifer and has not looked back since. Crossfit allows an avenue for the fitness paradigm shift (hard work = better results) to occur. Drew's passions are family, golf, and of course exercise.
Jennifer McKenzie, MS, ACSM, CrossFit Level 2, CrossFit Olympic Lift, Crossfit Kids
Jennifer discovered Crossfit in the Spring of 2006 when some Army Rangers did a few very interesting workouts in the Ft. McPherson gym in Atlanta, Ga. As a wellness coach, personal trainer, fitness director, and clinical exercise specialist she was immersed in an industry that valued quick fixes and a minimalist attitude toward exercise. CrossFit changed her perspective to view training and exercise as a tool to unleash the genetic potential of each individual. Her goal is to incite a paradigm shift away from that which places value on aesthetics, body weight, and trendiness to an build a community of athletes that train for maximum physical and emotional benefit.
Jennifer is a Level 2 CrossFit Certified Trainer and Crossfit Olympic lift certified. She maintains her Clinical Exercise Specialist certification through ACSM.
Austin Behle - CrossFit Level 1 Certified
As a former Army Ranger, Austin caught on to the hard work of Crossfit very quickly. He became one of the gym's first athletes to take on the challenge of coaching. Austin is great at many aspects of Crossfit, but he is a master of the pull-up and currently holds the gym record in many benchmark wods including Fran and heavy FGB. Austin's never quit attitude makes him a wonderful addition to the coaching staff. Austin is really excited about becoming Crossfit Kids certified, so that we may start some kids classes.
Eileen Pallotta, Crossfit Level 1, Crossfit Olympic Lifting, Crossfit Kids
Suzanne, Amber and Eileen's shining smile
Eileen has always had a passion for team sports and fitness challenges. As a former collegiate rugby player and marathon runner, Eileen was quickly hooked to the camaraderie and team atmosphere provided by the Crossfit community. The constantly varied workouts coupled with intensity have kept Eileen challenged and engaged! Eileen joined CFHP early in 2010 after moving to Savannah from Chicago and has not looked back. Eileen became fascinated with learning the movements of Crossfit and the link between correct body form and injury prevention. Eileen is a Level 1 CrossFit Certified Trainer, Crossfit Olympic lift certified, and a Crossfit Kids Certified Trainer.
Wes Stoneman, Crossfit Level 1
Eric McKenzie, Crossfit Level 1
Steve Emberton, Crossfit Level 1, ACE PEER Fitness Certified, Athletes Performance Re-Hab
Steve's athletic career started in Arizona with high school wrestling which he took with him into the Army as an Airbourne Ranger. He placed first in the 1995 All Army Invitational. His portfolio continues with a variety of events including 1995 and 1996 Jacksonville Marathon, the 75 mile Gold Rush Adventure Race, 2009 Arizona Rock N Roll Marathon and the 2010 Tough Mudder event. He has been a City of Savannah firefighter for six years and currently acts as the ACE PEER Fitness coordinator for Savannah Fire. Steve's passion for Crossfit developed through his friendship with Drew and Jenn McKenzie. He has since become a dedicated member and coach with the Crossfit Hyperformance community having a respect for the fluctuating workouts which combine cardio, weight lifting and high endurance training.
Quinn Marckesano, Crossfit Level 1, Crossfit Olympic Weightlifting-
Quinn Marckesano was introduced to CrossFit while she worked as a trainer for the Pit in San Luis Obispo, California in 2006. Quinn went to her first CrossFit cert in San Diego in 2007 and completed the Cross Pit certification as well. Quinn was a trainer at CrossFit Inferno in San Luis Obispo California until she met her husband in 2008. Quinn moved to North Carolina with her husband and began teaching CrossFit at RedPoint CrossFit gym from 2009 to 2011. Quinn recently moved to Savannah with her husband and daughter. Quinn is Cross Fit Level 1 certified, along with CrossFit Olympic Weightlifting.
Suzanne Maiggioni - Director of Nutrition Education, Crossfit Level 1
Suzanne has been a member of Crossfit Hyperformance since early 2009. Having spent a number of years in ballet, it was clear when it was time to stop that she needed something big to take it’s place. Like so many others, she tried to find a niche in the traditional gym setting, but nothing ever felt quite right until she found Crossfit. Even after the very first workout, she knew she would be hooked. She appreciates the physical and mental challenges of Crossfit, getting to see and experience the positive changes that overcoming those obstacles brings about in all aspects of life, and loves being a part of and growing with this great community of athletes. Suzanne is also a bit of a science geek, and her time spent in college studying biology combined with her experiences here at CFHP have sparked in her a passion for understanding human physiology and the links between sound nutrition and athletic performance. She is a Crossfit Level 1 Trainer and is looking forward to expanding her knowledge base and expertise in the coming years.
