David has extensive experience in health and fitness, having built and operated fitness clubs, worked with Turner Broadcasting and in the development of Fit TV (FOX Television). His company Creative Wellness Communications, Inc. created the Premier Fitness & Wellness Club, a highly successful online club with over one million members. In 2005, David developed a local youth obesity center. Currently, the company has partnered with FitRev and some of the most respected names in strength, cardio and youth interactive fitness equipment to implement a complete turn-key program for schools, YMCAs, hospitals, commercial athletic clubs and churches.
Bill Elizuk, Ph.D. (AKA "Dr. B"):
A nationally acclaimed fitness/education consultant and presenter with a Doctorate in Exercise Science, Masters in Exercise Physiology and a Bachelors degree in Physical Education and Nutrition, Bill and his wife Mary, have joined Commit To Get Fit to provide their unique and award-winning youth fitness and nutrition programs and videos. Bill has trained and competed in various sports and at a masters’ level for running and triathlons, as well as trained professional sports stars in Men’s and Women’s basketball, baseball, soccer, golf and track. A former Division 1 head strength coach and college instructor in exercise science and nutrition, a Pritikin Longevity Center Exercise Leader, Bill has dedicated his life to educating youth and adults on to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Bill and Mary have received American Heart Association grants to implement youth fitness programs in schools in Florida and certify teachers and exercise specialist on youth fitness.
Kem & Steve Boyle: (Silver & Gold Winners at the Chicago International Film Festival)
Steve Boyle:
Producer/Director
With over thirty regional, national and international awards for his work in film and television, Steve’s success started when he directed and produced his first music video in 1977 – four years before the birth of MTV. In the mid 1980s, he worked with TNN and as an independent Country music video producer/director creating years of major label chart topping hit music videos for BMG / RCA, Warner Brothers, Capital, MCA, Sony / CBS and other national and international labels. While topping the music video charts, Steve also worked non-music video projects with Group W, A & E, The Discovery Channel, The Learning Channel and The Travel Channel among others.
By the mid 1990’s, Steve created and managed a global music video television network for Hard Rock Café, distributed exclusively to HRC’s around the world. He launched and partnered with BellSouth and WorldCom two Broadband start-ups. Steve has produced live television for Scripps Networks’ Shop At Home, Food Network, HGTV, Fine Living, DNY and Great American Country and has worked a number of projects for MTV Networks including producing and directing The Beach Boys for VH1 Classic.
Steve has recently won GOLD at the Chicago International Film Festival / Intercom and PLATINUM at the Houston International Film Festival / WorldFest. His work has gathered a wide variety of awards, including an entry in the Cannes Film Festival, 13 International Film Festival awards (1 Platinum, 6 Gold, 3 Silver, 3 Bronze) 4 Emmys and 6 Addy’s including Best of Show.
Kem Boyle:
Producer/Editor/Writer
Graduating with a 4.o GPA with a Masters in Communications Studies, Kem has been in almost every aspect of media, Starting off in newsprint journalism as an editor and writer, she then moved to radio with producing and anchoring Morning Edition on the region’s NPR affiliate. She was became a Television Producer / Writer of the Southwest region’s PBS affiliate where she not only produced/directed documentaries, but secured her own budgets for the programming. Her freelance work included projects with National American Red Cross, ESPN and Touchstone Pictures.
Following her Masters, Kem pursued a career in video editing in Nashville where she became the night editor and then the Senior Editor within the first 9 months of being hired and became the first female Senior Editor in the South. Kem opened her own post production house, Ground Zero Post. Today, her technical and creative background in editing coupled with her business acumen and communication skills greatly contribute to GZP’s 10 years of success.
Ground Zero boasts the region’s best editors and their client roster includes MTV Networks, USA Network, HBO, Saatchi & Saatchi NY & LA, CBS, PBS, Viacom, The Discovery Channel, The Learning Channel, ESPN, The Weather Channel, National Geographic, Scripps Networks, Turner Networks and others. Kem has edited programs, commercials and music videos that feature superstars like The Beatles, Johnny Cash, Garth Brooks, Billy Graham, Dolly Parton, Janet Jackson, Magic Johnson, The Beach Boys and Shania Twain to name a few. Her projects have won Emmys, Grammy’s, Addys, and top honors from film festivals. Most recently she won SILVER Special Achievement Editing and overall award for Editing at the Chicago International Film Festival and PLATINUM for Best Editingfor Short Film at the Houston WorldFest Film Festival.
Kem is an avid runner, swim instructor and coach and her commitment to health and fitness makes a great fit for Commit To Get Fit.
Jen Hoeft:
Function Fitness Specialist & Program Host
Jen Hoeft is a woman’s fitness expert, and a functional fitness specialist. Jen is an ACE certified personal trainer, a JohnnyG certified SPIN instructor, and a 19-year veteran of group fitness training. As a professional drummer, she has combined her passion for music and wellness into a unique and real approach to knowing, challenging, and celebrating the body…inside and out. Jen is a health consultant and writer for Modern Drummer Magazine, and the TV host of City Sights-Nashville. She is currently promoting her book FUNdamental Fitness:Playground Exercises for Grownups. She studies yoga, is an avid swimmer and cyclist, and says “diversity, balance, and laughter are the keys to a great workout”. Check out Jen's book, Fundamental Fitness: www.fundamentalfitness.com
David Limpus:
Bill Elizuk, Ph.D. (AKA "Dr. B"):
Kem & Steve Boyle:
Jen Hoeft: