Hannah Karass Joins JLR Associates as Senior Executive Recruiter

Hannah Karass joins JLR Associates as Senior Executive Recruiter, bringing exceptional leadership experience to the fitness, wellness, and active-lifestyle industries. As a leading executive search firm, JLR Associates is proud to welcome Hannah to the team. The firm continues to connect top talent with premier organizations across the nation.

Her career includes senior leadership roles at Healthworks Fitness, Curves/Jenny Craig, and Crunch Fitness Franchise. In these positions, Hannah built a reputation for driving growth, improving operations, and leading innovation across hundreds of locations. At JLR Associates, she will apply this experience. She will focus on connecting exceptional leaders with organizations that value performance, culture, and results.

Her leadership extends beyond corporate achievements. Hannah has served as Chairman of the Board for the American Council on Exercise (ACE). She has also been recognized with the Club Industry Businesswoman of the Year Award and the IHRSA (HFA) President’s Award. These honors highlight her contributions to advancing the fitness industry.

Since joining JLR Associates, Hannah has already begun collaborating with clients to strengthen leadership pipelines. In addition, she is raising the executive recruitment standard in the fitness and wellness community. Her focus is on identifying, evaluating, and placing high-performing leaders. These placements extend across health clubs, studios, wellness centers, and fitness-focused organizations throughout the United States.

“Hannah’s industry knowledge, leadership experience, and genuine passion for developing people align perfectly with JLR’s mission,” said Dennie Noecker, President of JLR Associates. “We’re thrilled to have her join our team and confident she’ll bring tremendous value to our clients and candidates alike.”

With Hannah onboard, JLR Associates broadens its reach in executive search and enhances its ability to deliver outstanding leadership recruitment solutions. Her drive, strategic insight, and proven results make her a powerful addition to the firm’s national presence in the fitness, wellness, and active-lifestyle sectors.

Hannah is a member of ACE, ACSM, and IDEA Health & Fitness Association, and remains an active advocate for professional development and innovation within the fitness industry.

For more information, contact:
Email: Hannah@jlrassoc.com
Phone: 617-519-0012