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meet the team

Sean

OWNER

Sean Bolger and the late Joe Perrino opened Vaunt’s doors on January 1, 2016. Vaunt Fitness was founded on the principle that great fitness starts with a great fitness community. They brought their passion for health and wellness to Garfield Ridge, where they started to build something bigger than they could have ever imagined: a fitness club with state-of-the-art equipment, personal trainers and coaches, saunas, and group classes that appeal to all members. In the end, it always comes back to the strength of the community and that is where Vaunt Fitness truly gives its members something to boast about.

Staff and members have come together to foster an inclusive environment that welcomes all fitness levels and body types. With its unmatched level of service, care, and commitment, the Vaunt tribe inspires, motivates, and pushes one another to reach new heights along our fitness journeys.

Jaclyn

DIRECTOR OF SALES AND OPERATIONS

Jaclyn joined the team in 2021. As the Director of Sales and Operations, Jaclyn strives to make the gym a welcoming and friendly environment for all. She values his personal relationships with members, and is focused on personializing each members experience.

Jaclyn was born and raised in the South suburbs of Chicago where she still resides. Outside of Vaunt, Jaclyn is a wife and mom to 2 little ones. Her favorite thing to do outside of Vaunt is spending time with family and friends.

Patsy

MEMBER ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Patsy is certified in CPR, has an associate degree from Moraine Valley Community College and is working toward a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Sociology at University of Illinois at Chicago.

You may see Patsy at the front desk or working with new members to get them acquainted with the gym.

Patsy grew up in Garfield Ridge; she went to St. Jane de Chantal Elementary School, and Queen of Peace High School.

When asked what her favorite hobbies are, Patsy says " Shopping, traveling, taking classes at the gym, and spending time with family and friends."

Steph

HEALTH SPECIALIST

Steph is one of our Customized Training and Group Fitness Coaches.

You may see Steph around the club, leading a group fitness class, working with a client on Customized Coaching, or Coaching a team during one of our Fitness Challenges.

Stephanie has been training clients for over 7 years, and holds a Level 2 Crossfit Certification and Crossfit Kettlebell Certification. She is also currently working on her Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification.

She is a mom of 3, so she understands what it is like to juggle a busy lifestyle. She also knows how important it is to lead an active and healthy lifestyle, and to set a good example for her children.

Lori

PERSONAL TRAINER

Lori has a Bachelors of Healthcare Administration. She is Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified and holds a Personal Training Certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

She has been a strength and conditioning coach for 4 years.

You may see Lori around the club, working one on one with clients, leading our group fitness classes, or planning our next big Fitness Challenge or Event.

Member events are one of Lori’s favorite activities. She loves bringing our community together and building relationships with our members.

When asked what her favorite hobbies are, Lori says, “Spending time with my dog, hiking, weightlifting, and reading.”

Lindsey

PERSONAL TRAINER

Lindsey is American Sport and Fitness Certified and has been a trainer at Vaunt for 3 years. She is currently in the process of studying for her certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

You may see Lindsey working out around the club, working one on one with her Personal Training clients, working with a client on Customized Coaching, coaching a team during one of our Fitness Challenges or Events.

Fitness has always been a big part of her life. She grew up playing Volleyball from 4th grade throughout high school, so conditioning along with running has always been in her life.

Besides her love for fitness and working out, she also loves nutrition, especially being able to find healthy alternatives for all of her favorite foods & meals.

Lucas

PERSONAL TRAINER

Lucas is our newest Personal Trainer! He is American Sports and Fitness Certified and is currently earning his Master of Business Administration in Management at DePaul University.

You may see Lucas around the club working one on one with personal training clients or engaging with members. He has a strong passion for weight training, nutrition, proper form and technique.

When he isn’t at the gym, he’s working at Rush University Medical Center in the Department of Child Psychiatry as a Mental Health Counselor. Maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle has always been an integral part of Lucas’s life. He truly enjoys helping others reach their health and fitness goals through coaching and personal individual plans.

Rich

GROUP FITNESS COACH & PERSONAL TRAINER

Rich is a NASM verified personal trainer with a B.U.S. (Behavior Change Specialist) certificate. He’s also a Boxing Institute Level 1 Instructor with over 10 years experience in boxing and Muay Thai Kickboxing.

You may see Rich around the club leading one of our Group Classes with his signature style of high energy and enthusiasm or working out at the club himself.

Rich has always led an active lifestyle and has been playing hockey since he was 11 years old. He also enjoys traveling, especially to anywhere with a beach, and has a love for a wide range of music genres.

Nick

GROUP FITNESS COACH & PERSONAL TRAINER

Nick, a NASM CPT, is more than just a trainer at Vaunt, he is a coach. He works beyond the 1-on-1 sessions and helps work with you to reach any lofty goals you may set. He works to support his clients beyond the gym with nutritional coaching and mobility routines, and also the often overlooked psychological aspect of creating positive change through regular check-ins via text/call. He trains people with dedication and a willingness to learn stemming from a genuine care about each and every client.

He is a jack of all trades. Clients range from a 12 year old basketball player, wanting to get faster for his season, to a 64 year old retiree that wants to get leaner for the sake of her grandchildren. As a former wrestler and strength athlete, his deepest passions lie in helping people become the strongest versions of themselves; this helps individuals reach their true potential physically, mentally and emotionally!

Dom

PERSONAL TRAINER

Dom cares deeply about his clients and class members, he feels there’s nothing of more value than helping somebody go through an experience that makes them happy, confident, and strong. Realizing how being out of shape can affect many aspects of life, he wants to be there for you and help you discover the benefits and joys of training. He’s here to be your personal guide on every step of the journey.

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