Staff

Our staff members have spent many years devoted to pursuing excellence in their field and have attained a certain level of expertise to qualify them as instructors and trainers.

Through extensive training, certification and dedication, our staff has attained mastery in their fields and now enjoy sharing their skill and passing it on to our members.

Even though our staff has extensive training, their best attribute is their geniune concern and compassion for others. Our staff is passionate about helping you be the best you can be. Here are a few of our staff members:

Glen Carrigan  (Owner/Head Trainer)  A graduate from Frostburg State University, Glen earned a Bachelor Degree in Health and Physical Education. He has been actively involved in the fitness industry for over twenty years. Currently, he is active as a personal trainer and continuing education specialist with the American Council on Exercise. Glen holds several nationally recognized certifications including: ACE Gold Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist, ACE Gold Certified Personal Trainer, and NSCA Strength and Conditioning Specialist. In addition; he is the author of several health and fitness books including, Practical Strength Training, Health & Fitness, and Exercise & Weight Control.

Yvette Carrigan  (Personal Trainer)  Yvette Carrigan has been a part of the Progressive Team since 2002. Her previous background was in the accounting field and she has been a Mom to two wonderful children (now in their twenties) which she cherishes as an incredible blessing! Yvette has studied and trained extensively with Glen and is nationally certified with ACE (American Council on Exercise). Yvette loves striving daily to be a useful vessel to help others break out from where they've been and discover the quality of life that awaits them.

Jimmy Rollison  (Manager)  Jimmy comes to the Progressive Team with a Business Management Degree from Georgia Southern University. His business background includes Sales & Marketing, Membership Director at Commonwealth National Golf Club in PA. Jimmy is certified personal trainer with the Amercian Council on Exercise. He loves to serve and looks forward to helping others achieve their fitness goals to improve body, soul, and spirit.

Tracy Knapp  (Personal Trainer)  Tracy Knapp has been a welcome addition to the Progressive Health & Fitness team. Originally starting as the front desk manager it didn't take long for Tracy to discover her passion for helping others improve their quality of life. With her new realized passion for helping others, Tracy began her career as a personal training and group fitness instructor. Since starting Tracy has helped change many lives - physically, socially, mentally, and spiritually -this has been a real blessing to both her and those she has helped. Tracy believes if YOU don't reach your goals, she doesn't either! Please see Tracy and set up an appointment or try one of her classes today!

Kaitlen Groetzinger  (Pilates Instructor)  Kaitlen Jane Groetzinger is originally from San Fransisco, Ca; she has lived on the island for 15 years. While in high school she became very involved in Martial Arts. She worked her way up and was honored to continue her training in Australia and China with a renowned Chinese doctor and Kung Fu practitioner – Dr William Chueng. In addition to her martial arts experience, Kaitlen is a certified Pilates Instructor and certified Yoga Therapist. Kaitlen has over seven years of experience working with people of all ages and fitness levels. Kaitlen is passionate about helping people and has had great success in pain management, postural improvements, surgery prevention, and sports conditioning. In her free time she enjoys golf, tennis, cooking, and the beach.

For more information about the Progressive Health and Fitness Center staff or our programs, please contact us at (843) 842-3359 or by clicking here.