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Pete Bazzel
Partner and Chief of Operations

Pete BazzelPete Bazzel served 24 years in the Army, retiring as a Colonel, and 11 years in the fitness industry as an executive for Town Sports International, prior to assuming his current position as a Partner with the American Academy of Health and Fitness. His educational background includes an undergraduate degree from the United States Military Academy, a Master in Industrial Relations from Purdue University and graduation from the National War College (a 10-month executive development program equivalent to a Master of Arts in International Affairs). His professional achievements also include certifications as an American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer and a World Tae Kwon Do Federation Black Belt. His military decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, two Meritorious Service Medals, four Army Commendation Medals, Army Achievement Medal and two Joint Meritorious Unit Citations. He was also selected as an Outstanding Young Man of America by U.S. Jaycees in recognition of outstanding professional achievement, superior leadership ability and exceptional service to the community. Outside personal interests include exercise, reading and automobiles. And, of most importance to him are his three daughters, two granddaughters and three grandsons.

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While a military officer, he led organizations ranging in size from 150 to 1,300 soldiers, excelling in optimizing unit effectiveness and setting standards for individual skills proficiency and physical fitness, as well as mission performance in peacetime and war. He directed the development and teaching of the senior level Organizational Behavior/Leadership core course presented to all students attending the United States Military Academy at West Point. He was a contributing editor to Leadership in Organizations, the Academy's Leadership course textbook. Serving in the Pentagon as Chief, Support Branch, National Military Command System, Joint Staff, he executed the primary staffing functions (personnel management, facilities maintenance and communications systems management) for an organization comprised of 250 senior military officers responsible for the "nuclear watch" maintained during the Cold War period. He downsized the organization from five to three divisions, reducing manpower requirements by ten percent; created a performance feedback scheme supporting the professional development needs of all the Military Services; and, planned and implemented the program management of 14 construction projects, renovating the National Military Command Center at a cost of $3.8 million with no overruns. Then, as Chief of the Foreign Nations Branch, Counter–Narcotics Division, Joint Staff, he coordinated the planning and execution of United States military worldwide counter–drug operations. He was also the military briefer to foreign dignitaries at the presidential and cabinet levels. Additionally, he was a contributing author to the National Military Counter-Drug Strategy—the document that guided the doubling of the military's commitment to reducing the flow of illegal drugs into the United States. He completed his military career as the Department of Defense Liaison to the Executive Office of the President. There he articulated Office of the Secretary of Defense political and operational positions in internationally sensitive counter-drug-related planning involving the National Security Council, Department of Defense, Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Customs Service, Joint Staff and Military Departments. He promoted a cooperative, interactive approach to interagency coordination and teamwork in a sometimes parochial, contentious and turf-riented environment.

Transitioning to the private sector, he led the Washington, D.C. regional growth of Town Sports International from five to 17 health clubs with over 29,000 members generating $27.5 million in annual revenue. In a dynamic 11-year career, he directed the establishment of the brand reputation of Washington Sports Clubs as the premier health club organization in the Washington D.C. area. Recognized as well maintained, extremely clean and friendly, this network of clubs was voted "Best Health Clubs" by Washingtonian Magazine readers.

Currently, as partner with the American Academy of Health and Fitness, he ensures the success of this organization whose overall goal is to instill quality of life through the gamut of aging. Missions are: (1) Through correspondence course, workshops and website, provide advanced training and education for Certified Personal Trainers and Athletic Trainers who are committed to safe and effective programs for youth and older adults. (2) Link the fitness and medical communities’ proactive health efforts via a lifestyle change program for physicians’ patients. And, (3) Provide easily accessible, relevant on-line training for Certified Nurses Assistances/Aides that focuses on increasing the functionality of nursing home residents. With business partner, he has developed four educational programs: JrFit™, SrFit™, Move More, Eat Better – YOU Matter!™, and Functionally Fit™.

 
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