Industry Leaders Share Their Fitness Recruitment Success Stories
Discover what makes JLR Associates the trusted partner for fitness organizations seeking top executive talent. These fitness industry recruitment testimonials come directly from the companies we’ve helped: operators, brands, and growing concepts that needed the right leader at the right moment. From boutique studio groups and club operators to corporate fitness brands and wellness platforms, our clients consistently praise our deep industry knowledge, personalized approach, and genuine commitment to understanding their unique culture before we ever submit a candidate.
What sets our process apart is access. JLR Associates has spent years building relationships across every corner of the fitness industry, with executives who aren’t browsing job boards but who are open to the right conversation. That network is what our clients are really hiring when they bring us in. Read their success stories below to learn why fitness leaders turn to JLR Associates for their most critical hiring needs, and why so many come back when the next search begins.
EXECUTIVE PLACEMENT SUCCESS STORIES: “FINALLY FOUND THE RIGHT FIT”
“I am thrilled with how things are going so far. My first 30 days have been incredibly positive and I feel like I have found a fantastic fit, and hopefully, finally, landed somewhere for the long term. I could not be happier with this transition and I am especially grateful for your help in making this connection with such a great company/team.”
– Alexandra Seijo, VP of Operations, CP Group Holdings, LLC
UNDERSTANDS OUR CANDIDATES
Jeff Randall, Founder of JLR Associates, and Dennie Noecker, President, lead a team of incredibly high-caliber professionals. Their expertise in recruitment and hiring within the health, racquet, and sports club industry is unmatched.
As the first President and Co-Founder of IHRSA (now the Health Fitness Association) and the publisher of Club Insider for over three decades, I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside Jeff and Dennie throughout my career.
JLR Associates has been a trusted partner and advertiser since day one, and during these 32 years, I’ve only ever heard positive feedback about the exceptional service they provide.
JLR Associates has proven time and again that they deliver the best results, earning trust and respect within the industry. I wholeheartedly recommend them as the premier recruiting firm in the fitness industry.”
– Norm Cates, First President of, and a Co-Founder of IHRSA and the Founder and original Publisher of Club Insider
REAL RESULTS FOR SENIOR LEADERSHIP
“Working with Dennie and the team at JLR Associates has been a game-changer in my career. As a candidate seeking the right senior-level opportunity within the health and wellness space, Dennie not only understood my goals but also identified the perfect fit. Their insight, professionalism, and dedication made the entire process seamless and rewarding. I’m truly grateful for their support and highly recommend JLR Associates to any executive looking to take the next big step.”
– Kory Angelin, PRESIDENT/COO, CP Group Holdings, LLC
Fitness Executive Recruitment Success Stories: MOTIVATED TO IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS
“JLR Associates helped our recruitment team at Les Mills find Customer Experience Managers across the US. Our Customer Experience Manager role requires strong candidates with a wide variety of experience within the health and fitness industry, as well as being intrinsically motivated to help our partners improve their businesses. JLR took the time to understand our candidate brief, our business and our recruitment process and worked with us to place successful CXMs.”
-Lucy Inglis, Global People & Culture Performance Director, Les Mills
A SECRET WEAPON IN THE HIRING PROCESS
“Having JLR Associates is like having a secret weapon in the hiring process. Their willingness to understand a club’s culture and present only those candidates that first fit that culture, then have the skills and experience to fill the particular position, is second to none. We see JLR as a true partner in our highest mission.”
-Scott Draper, President, Club Northwest
TRUSTED FITNESS EXECUTIVE SEARCH PARTNER
“JLR Associates has been a long time connection of mine since I began working in the health and fitness industry. They have been a great resource in growing my career in corporate fitness as well assisting with networking and making further business connections.”
– DC Fitness & Yoga, Macomb, MI
EXECUTIVE TALENT ACQUISITION SUCCESS
“We have worked with JLR Associates, specifically Mr. Dennie Noecker, for several senior hires for our organization. We have a unique mission and the fitness business is just one aspect of our complicated little organization. For each search, JLR sourced appropriate candidates suitable for our openings. We have made several hires through them and will use their services again, as the need arises.”
– Jeanne Yoa-Reese, Director of Human Resources, Asphalt Green
SPECIALIZED FITNESS INDUSTRY PLACEMENT
“Very professional, accurate with placement and GREAT follow up.”
– Dynamic Fitness Solutions, Magnolia, TX
PREMIER FITNESS INDUSTRY RECRUITMENT EXPERTISE
“You folks are the premier executive placement folks in the industry and your reputation is nothing short of stellar. I’ve watched you grow, from ground zero to now, and I always appreciated how professional you are. Though consulting now and semi retired, I’ve spoken about you many, many times at industry conventions and presentations I’ve done. This acknowledgment is long overdue, but a sincere thanks to you both for the examples you have set in the recruiting business.“
– Scott Chovanec, Industry Consultant, Scott Chovanec & Associates, Inc.
Fitness Executive Recruitment Success Stories
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