STAFF

Coco is a dedicated and energetic fitness professional with a passion for wellness, movement, and community. With over eight years of experience in the fitness industry and a strong background in hospitality, She specializes in creating inclusive and engaging wellness experiences that empower individuals to thrive. As an ACE-certified Group Fitness Instructor who holds certifications in Oula, Les Mills, and Barre, She brings expertise in event planning, customer service, and team leadership, all centered around fostering a welcoming and uplifting environment.

A military brat from birth, Coco lived in Hawaii, Japan, and several other places before her family settled in the Flathead Valley in 1993. Growing up in Whitefish, she was drawn to movement and expression, participating in cheerleading and choir. After graduating high school in 2006 she participated in the Disney College Program at Walt Disney World, where she gained valuable experience in creating memorable guest experiences.

Returning to Montana, Coco completed her Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration and discovered her passion for Group Fitness through Oula Fitness. This format transformed her perspective on health, teaching her to celebrate her body and prioritize inner well-being. This journey led her to become a certified Group Fitness Instructor and later the Group Fitness Supervisor at The Wave in Whitefish.

Coco recently spent a year teaching English in Japan which allowed her to reconnect with a place from her childhood while strengthening her ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds. This experience deepened her commitment to inclusivity in fitness, reinforcing her belief that wellness is for everyone, regardless of their starting point.

From dance classes to cheerleading, Coco always brings energy, enthusiasm, and a deep love for movement. Group Fitness is her platform to foster camaraderie and inspire others to embrace a holistic approach to health—one that nurtures the body, mind, and spirit. Whether through Oula, BODYATTACK or Barre, her classes are designed to be high-energy, empowering, and filled with loud music, joy, and connection.

Outside of Group Fitness, Coco enjoys traveling and eating foreign cuisine. She also enjoys dancing, theme parties, champagne, spicy food, and spending time with friends and family.

Joy holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and, proudly, served in the United States Air Force for two years. She has been privileged to live in the Flathead Valley since 2003 and privileged to work for the Wave since 2019! She is passionate about Group Fitness because she believes exercise is so important to a healthy lifestyle for ALL ages and abilities. She strives to create an atmosphere of inspiration, commitment, and support in all her classes, as the best means to achieve anyone’s fitness goals. Most importantly, she wants all her classes to be fun and feel like a party that includes everyone in the room! Look for her on the dance floor, teaching Zumba, Zumba Gold, and Aqua Zumba!

Certifications:
AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor
Zumba Licensed Dance Instructor
Zumba Gold Licensed Instructor
Aqua Zumba Licensed Instructor
AEA Basic Water Aerobics Training
AEA Ballology, Buoys, And Noodles Training
CPR/AED
SAIL, Senior Movement Trained

Education:
Bachelor of Arts in English

CLAUDETTE BYRD-RINCK is an Interpretive and Educational Ranger for Glacier National Park.

Growing up in the shadow of Glacier, Claudette developed a deep love of nature as a child and continues to be an avid outdoor enthusiast. She leads an active lifestyle hiking, backpacking, skiing, and kayaking.

Claudette is passionate about teaching yoga. She is well versed at teaching different levels and body types. Her classes combine yoga poses (asanas), breathing (pranayama), deep stretching, balance, and strength, while working with individual challenges. She teaches her students to become in-tune with their body.

Her Gentle Yoga Classes consist of carefully orchestrated movements, well-measured stretches, and range of motion exercises.

Claudette teaches yoga at Mandala Montana, Imagine Health and Glacier National Park.

Certifications:
Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher
Certified in Vinyas Flow with a focus in Iyengar
Certified in SilverSneakers - Yoga Stretch
Special Training in Yoga Philosophy

Education:
B.A. American Studies & Music - University of Notre Dame

Nathalie has a passion for health and fitness. After graduating from the University of Montana, she went back to school to study Holistic Nutrition. She loves to be active and loves to explore body movement. She has a passion for dance and loves the community that OULA brings to the Wave.

Certifications:
OULA
Yoga 325 Hr
TABATA GX
CPR/AED

Mary was born and raised in New York City. After living and traveling throughout Europe, the middle east, south east Asia, Japan and the Pacific Islands, she hung up her backpack and wound up in Montana.

Being in the fitness business for 35 years, she has seen the field go through many changes. Mary has a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Education and holds numerous certifications including:American Academy of Health and Fitness Professionals Post Rehab Specialist, and NESTA Certified Life Strategies Coach.

Always staying on the cutting edge of the fitness industry, she specializes in core and functional training and post rehab workouts. However, she trains people at all levels of fitness from the competitive athlete to the beginning exerciser. In the words of one of her clients “Mary makes my workout sessions something to look forward to…challenging, entertaining, humerous and uplifting…pushing me to the point of amazement at what I can do!”

Mary is available Monday through Friday by appointment and is looking forward to helping you achieve your goals.

Certifications:
ACE - Certified Personal Trainer
ACE - Certified Group Fitness Instructor
Cooper Institute - Certified Physical Fitness Specialist
NESTA - Certified Life Strategies Coach
American Academy of Health & Fitness Professionals - Certified Post Rehab Specialist
KINESIS - Certified Functional Exercise Trainer
GMP Fitness - Longevity & Wellness Specialist

Education:
B.S. Health Education

I’m Erika and I am super excited to be teaching cycling at The Wave. Cycling, both indoor and outdoor, have been a passion of mine for over 20 years. When I’m not cycling or thinking about cycling, I can be found running, skiing, hiking, xc skiing and pretty much anything else outside.

I’m Angie and I teach Oula and Oula One. I love the mind/body connection that Oula offers. I have lived in Whitefish for 20 years and enjoy all the outdoor experiences our valley has.

Certifications:
Oula One
Oula

Born and raised in Montana, Lynn spent 21 years teaching English and Reading to middle school students in Alaska before retiring in 1997. Always involved in bike racing, long-distance cycling, hiking and skiing, it seemed a natural fit that she became a personal trainer and group fitness instructor that fall. Three years later, she and her family moved to Whitefish and she began working at the Summit in Kalispell, teaching group cycling and being a clinical personal trainer specializing in rehabilitation from work-related injuries.

She was hired in February 2005 when the Wave first opened, as a personal trainer and cycling instructor. Since then she has added Ball Pump, Aqua Conditioning, Women’s Boot Camp and Golf Conditioning to her repertoire.
Lynn loves working with people of all ages and abilities, especially “women of age” of which she is a proud member. Lynn is a firm believer that you are never too old or out of shape to become fit.

Certifications:
ACE Personal Trainer
Boga Fit Trainer
Kaiser Spin Certification
Water Aerobics
Insanity Certification

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Certifications:
Certified Qigong Instructor
Certified Tai Chi Instructor

Christiane has been practicing yoga for many years and gained her teaching certification in 2011 so that she could share that passion with others. If joining her class you can expect a lighthearted practice that will warm your body progressively towards deeper poses. You will focus on positive intentions while creating balance between breath, body, mind and spirit. Christiane often ties in cycles of nature, seasons, and the moon to create a greater awareness of our relationship with natural processes. All levels are welcome as she offers variations from beginner to advanced while always reminding students to follow proper alignment and listen to their own ability and comfort level. Christiane’s big heart shines through her teaching and you will leave her class feeling lighter and brighter.

Certifications:
200 Hour Yoga Alliance Certified

Education:
B.S. in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Resources - Michigan State University
M.S. in Environmental Education - Lesley University and the Expedition Education Institute

Originally from Southern Alberta, Miriam has called Whitefish home since 1991, where she raised her family and currently works as an HR Director for a local tech company. After 18 years as a cycling instructor at The Wave, Miriam made the switch to SilverSneakers, where she's found a new community to inspire. An avid outdoors enthusiast, she understands the importance of staying active for a long and healthy life, and she brings that belief to every class. Miriam loves connecting with her students and firmly believes that movement is the key to maintaining mobility and independence.
Certifications:
LeMond Cycling Certified
Keiser Cycling Certified

Education:
B.S. Hotel & Restaurant Management - Cal Poly Pomona

Kelly’s classes focus on gently lengthening and developing the body through a series of yoga postures. As a certified Pilates instructor, she weaves core strengthening and breathing exercises into class. She’s skilled at teaching all body types and encourages movement at all ability levels. Expect to learn basic yoga postures, how to radiate movement from the center, while being guided to progress in your own unique way.

Certifications:
Certified Yoga Instructor
Certified Mat Pilates Instructor
Yoga Alliance 200 Hours

Geoff received his B.S. degree in Health Club Management from Pacific Union College where he championed a collegiate mountain biking team. He went on to get his M.S. in Exercise and Sport Science from Montana State University in 1998. Geoff is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Geoff enjoys outdoor recreation such as mountain biking, hiking, hunting, backpacking, four-wheeling, and snow shoeing. Geoff believes that fitness should be fun and functional and enjoys training people who want to improve their quality of life through recreational or competitive aspirations.

Certifications:
National Strength & Conditioning Association - Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
USA Cycling - Registered Sport Coach
Kinesis Certified Functional Exercise Trainer
Functional Movement Systems Level 1

Scott figure skated competitively for 15 years in pairs and singles. The highest he placed was 12th at the National Figure Skating Championships at the Staples Center, LA in 2002. He also placed 2nd in Vancouver British Columbia against 14 other elite Pairs Teams from all over the World that same year in the Pairs event. After retiring from Figure Skating in 2005, Scott transitioned into Mountain biking and Trail running. He has done the Leadville Colorado Race Series three years back to back which consisted of a trail marathon, 50-mile bike race, 50-mile trail race, 100-mile bike race, 100-mile trail run all over 10,000 ft above sea level. Scott loves coaching everyone from the weight loss client, to the post physical therapy client, to the athlete. His philosophy in life is work hard, play hard.

Certifications:
NASM - Certified Personal Trainer
AFAA Group Fitness Instructor
TABATA GX certified

Education:
Wayne State University

Mary was born and raised in New York City. After living and traveling throughout Europe, the middle east, south east Asia, Japan and the Pacific Islands, she hung up her backpack and wound up in Montana.

Being in the fitness business for 35 years, she has seen the field go through many changes. Mary has a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Education and holds numerous certifications including:American Academy of Health and Fitness Professionals Post Rehab Specialist, and NESTA Certified Life Strategies Coach.

Always staying on the cutting edge of the fitness industry, she specializes in core and functional training and post rehab workouts. However, she trains people at all levels of fitness from the competitive athlete to the beginning exerciser. In the words of one of her clients “Mary makes my workout sessions something to look forward to…challenging, entertaining, humerous and uplifting…pushing me to the point of amazement at what I can do!”

Mary is available Monday through Friday by appointment and is looking forward to helping you achieve your goals.

Certifications:
ACE - Certified Personal Trainer
ACE - Certified Group Fitness Instructor
Cooper Institute - Certified Physical Fitness Specialist
NESTA - Certified Life Strategies Coach
American Academy of Health & Fitness Professionals - Certified Post Rehab Specialist
KINESIS - Certified Functional Exercise Trainer
GMP Fitness - Longevity & Wellness Specialist

Education:
B.S. Health Education

As a personal trainer, Jennie is passionate about relationship between psychology and physiology as a personal trainer. She not only wants to teach people how to exercise but also why they should exercise. In order to build a meaningful experience in the weight room, she teaches her clients about understanding intrinsic and extrinsic motivators during exercise.

To keep exercise exciting and applicable for real world activities, Jennie expands beyond typical exercise modalities. She strives to make all of her clients feel competent, capable, and confident in the gym. Her goal is to improve the wellbeing of others through functional movement and education.
Jennie is an outdoor enthusiast and loves to bag peaks in Glacier National Park. She understands the value of exercise translating to outdoor activities and sports. She has a background in coaching CrossFit as well as competing in CrossFit. This sport inspired her to teach others to exercise and achieve the best versions of themselves.

Interests:
Hiking
Skiing
Endurocross/dirt biking
Weight training
Drawing

Certifications:
B.S. Psychology-Montana State University

Wendy hails from the Pacific NorthWest where she spent her first 18 years predominantly outdoors in North Bend, WA. Backpacking, mountaineering, skiing, and racing mountain bikes solidified her love and passion for being outside.Wendy then traveled South to Redding, CA where she studied Psychology and Outdoor Leadership at Simpson University. Her last 10 years have been spent there, growing a family and working at Redding’s largest athletic facility, Sun Oaks. Here, Wendy developed her passion for helping people reach their fitness goals and develop their own sustainable healthy living habits. Wendy has held several titles at Sun Oaks, including Systems and Development Manager, Camp Director, and NSCA Certified Personal Trainer.

In 2016, Wendy married her passion for people and the outdoors and founded the backpacking guiding company, Wild Beginnings Adventure Co. She operated WBAC in the Trinity Alps and Lassen National Park for 3 years until their daughter was born in 2019.

In 2023, Wendy and her family picked up their life and moved North to Kalispell, where she immediately pursued working for The Wave. She continues to live out her passions here, trail running, backpacking, skiing and personal training. Since having children of her own, Wendy has grown particularly passionate about helping women navigate fitness during pregnancy and their Postpartum health and recovery. She is the Founder of Momentum and is a certified Specialist in Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise.

Certifications:
Pregnancy & Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist

Rachel has 25 years of experience as a personal trainer and specializes in working with older adults who wish to improve balance, strength, mobility and bone density as well as performance in recreational activities such as golf and hiking. Rachel has three years of experience with advanced rehab and pool therapy at a physical therapy clinic and designs safe and effective exercise programs for people with previous injuries post-rehab to reduce pain and help them to return to the game of life. She also believes in helping people lose weight through permanent lifestyle and behavior change using a technique called motivational interviewing.

Education:
M.S. Kinesiology and Health - University of Wyoming
B.S. Exercise and Wellness - Montana State University

Certifications:
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Titleist Performance Institute Fitness 2 Certified
NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
Precision Nutrition Level 2

I grew up in Missoula MT and started my athletic career around age 7, swimming for MAC (Missoula Aquatic Club). I went to high school at Hellgate High where I ran cross country and track in addition to swimming on the club and high school teams. After graduating high school in 2014 I attended the University of Colorado Boulder where I was on the female NCAA collegiate triathlon team. While in college I studied biology (specifically body mechanics and physiology) and started working as a coach and fitness instructor. In addition to my collegiate career I was accepted onto team USAT (USA triathlon) and had the opportunity to train at the Olympic Training Center. I wanted to do it all, and I truly thought I was invincible, until in January 2017 a stress fracture in my femur developed into a complete fracture and my world fell apart. I was “let go” from team USA because of my injury, and the next 6 months were a trying time. Looking back, I am grateful for this experience because it allowed me to learn so much about the importance of recovery and how the body reacts to emotional and physical stress as well as fatigue and training. I did become healthy again but choose to focus my energy on my studies and my collegiate triathlon career and did not return to team USA. Unfortunately, I learned our bodies are not machines and there is a limit to training and stress that we must abide by. In 2019 I decided it was time to move back to Montana. I love the outdoors and so I decided to move to Whitefish where I am now the head coach of the Wave Ryders swim team and a Personal Trainer. We only get one life to live, so why wait, make it great!

Certifications:
Certified Personal Trainer
USA Swimming Certified Swim Coach
Stages Certified Cycling Instructor
Specialized Triathlon Training

Education:
B.S in Integrated Physiology

For his whole life John Sullivan has lived and advocated for a healthy and active lifestyle. He has always believed that he has had a calling for some form of education in a health-related field, connected to his passion for physical fitness. He believes it’s important that everyone understand and appreciate the value and rewards gained by a healthy and active lifestyle, and that the rewards have monumental physical and mental outcomes.

John is a very energetic person. Throughout his whole life he has been involved in numerous physical activities, such as intramural, high school, collegiate sports, and many forms outdoor activities. At age four he began playing soccer and wrestling, continuing on throughout high school, where he also began intensive weight training/conditioning, and was a four-year starter in football. Most recently he was a linebacker for the University of Montana Western football team. John is an avid outdoorsman, always enjoying the great outdoors, whether he is hunting, backpacking into the wilderness to camp for days, or casting his fly rod to catch the ever-elusive trout. John is a person who tends to deviate from the norm. He doesn’t like to teach exercises straight out of the book as black or white. He likes finding alternative fun ways to exercise, and peak people’s enthusiasm. He likes using unconventional ways to perform tasks, in order to bring out creativity and to emphasize certain points for others as well as, for himself. He is a fun individual, who is never too old to play games, or put himself above others based on any standards. John is an optimistic person with the attitude that all goals are possible with hard work and determination. His personal goal and challenge is to help people accomplish what they have set out to do and achieve what they thought might just be too difficult to do by themselves. He wants to take everything he has learned through school and personal training and give everyone the chance to learn and succeed just as he has.

Certifications:
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
NSCA Certified personal Trainer
NSCA Certified Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator
NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialist
NASM Golf Fitness Specialist
NSPA Certified Weight Performance Coach
NSPA Certified Speed and Agility Coach
Spartan SGX Level 2 Trainer
Precision Nutrition Health Coach Level 1
Precision Nutrition Certified Sleep, Stress, Recovery

Education:
Bachelor of Science: K - 12 Education and Exercise Science - University of Montana Western
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
NSCA Certified personal Trainer
NSCA Certified Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator
NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialist
NASM Golf Fitness Specialist
NSPA Certified Weight Performance Coach
NSPA Certified Speed and Agility Coach
Spartan SGX Level 2 Trainer
Precision Nutrition Health Coach Level 1
Precision Nutrition Certified Sleep, Stress, Recovery

Having the opportunity to be a part of The Wave, something so much larger than myself, has been the opportunity of a lifetime.

Art is a native Montanan who hails from Great Falls. His passion for teaching and coaching has led to experiences that includes working in education, athletics, healthcare, and fitness.

Art entered the fitness industry in 1994 when he volunteered to work at HealthWorks, a small medical fitness facility in Great Falls, Montana. Art credits any success he has had in the world of fitness to the wonderful people that he had an opportunity to work with at this time of his career.

This same experience working with such dedicated and passionate fitness industry leaders led to his desire to pursue multiple certifications and continuing education. He has been certified by The American College of Sports Medicine as a Fitness Instructor and Older Adult Specialist, and is currently certified at the highest level as a Health Fitness Director by the same organization. He has also held certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

In the past 12 years Art has spent countless hours as a personal trainer as well as instructing group exercise classes, developing programs and managing. He feels his greatest accomplishment is that he has had an opportunity to experience, at every level, each facet of a fitness facility and has gained the understanding of what it takes to be successful. It is his greatest desire to pass along that knowledge to others in hopes to advance The Wave as a premiere aquatic and fitness facility, but and the fitness industry as a whole. The most gratifying moments to me are when I am able to be a genuine part of someone else’s success.

Education:
B.S. Health and Physical Education

A military brat from birth to age 5, Coco lived in Hawaii, Japan, and a few places in between. Her family relocated to The Flathead Valley in 1993, where she attended school in Whitefish, becoming involved in cheerleading and choir. After graduating high school in 2006, Coco earned her A.A. at FVCC before relocating to Las Vegas to study hospitality at UNLV. She later participated in The Disney College Program, working at Walt Disney World Resort.

Coco returned to Montana to complete her Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration at the University of Montana. While in Missoula, she discovered a passion for Group Fitness after trying an Oula class. Oula taught her to celebrate her body instead of shaming it and showed her that a healthy outside starts with a healthy inside. This newfound passion led her to become a certified Oula Instructor and eventually take on a leadership role as the Group Fitness Supervisor at The Wave in Whitefish.

From dance classes to cheerleading, Coco has always brought "Extra"ness and ENERGY! Group Fitness is her passion because it fosters camaraderie, community, and teamwork. She believes in welcoming everyone and meeting them where they are on their fitness journey. Coco is an ACE-certified instructor with certifications in Oula, BODYATTACK, and BODYPUMP. In her classes, she keeps the music loud and the energy high!

Outside of Group Fitness, Coco enjoys traveling and recently spent a year living abroad in Japan. She also enjoys dancing, theme parties, spicy food, and spending time with friends and family.

Geoff received his B.S. degree in Health Club Management from Pacific Union College where he championed a collegiate mountain biking team. He went on to get his M.S. in Exercise and Sport Science from Montana State University in 1998. Geoff is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Geoff enjoys outdoor recreation such as mountain biking, hiking, hunting, backpacking, four-wheeling, and snow shoeing. Geoff believes that fitness should be fun and functional and enjoys training people who want to improve their quality of life through recreational or competitive aspirations.

Certifications:
National Strength & Conditioning Association - Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
USA Cycling - Registered Sport Coach
Kinesis Certified Functional Exercise Trainer
Functional Movement Systems Level 1

Tiffany was born and raised Whitefish and graduated from Whitefish High School in 2003. She attended the University of Montana where she studied Fine Arts. In 2005 she found her way to Spokane, Washington to finish college and became a Red Cross Swimming Instructor. Tiffany then returned to Whitefish in 2007 and has worked her way from swim instructor, lifeguard, supervisor and is now growing into her position as the Aquatics Manager. Tiffany is very passionate about The Wave’s elementary school swim program, making sure every kid gets the opportunity to become comfortable in and around the water. Tiffany is the proud mother of Landon and Sylvi. She enjoys spending time with her husband Sean and children skiing, camping, boating and being outside.

Certifications:
Certified Pool Operator
Current Red Cross Certifications
Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR & AED Professional Rescuer
Water Safety Instructor
Lifeguard Instructor

I was born in Sandpoint, Idaho, but have lived in Montana since the age of 2. Whitefish has been home for my family and me since 2020, when we moved here from Big Timber, MT. I'm married to my best friend, Luke, who is an Army veteran and Montana native. We have three boys: Joshua, Christopher, and Kamden. If we’re not running one to SBG, then we’re running the others to football or swim lessons! I've always been drawn to kids and all that they bring to the world. I believe children learn best when they are presented with the opportunity to let their imaginations run wild and lead the way in a safe and nurturing environment. Building a child’s confidence at a young age shapes them into the adults they will become later in life. I have worked at The Wave since January 2021, and in October 2024, I eagerly accepted the position of Children's Activities Manager. I plan to spend many, many years caring for children here at The Wave! When I'm not working, you can find me with my family, soaking up all the things the great outdoors has to offer—whether that’s camping, fishing, swimming, or hiking! Work hard, play hard!

Before moving to the Flathead Valley in 2019, Marine lived, worked, and raised her two kids in St. Ignatius for 25 years. During that time, she earned an AA in Computer Technology from Missoula College in 2006 and a BA in Environmental Communications from the University of Montana – Missoula in 2011. Her experience in bookkeeping and accounting spans three decades, from managing her rental properties to keeping track of the finances for a world renowned Native American art auction house and now most recently her current position as The Wave’s Accounts Manager. “My kids grew up snowboarding in Whitefish and it was always a fun treat to stop in at The Wave afterwards for a swim or a soak in the hot tub, followed by a delicious fruit smoothie at the juice bar. So when the stars aligned and the opportunity to join The Wave team presented itself in early 2019, it was really a no-brainer.” Besides her passion for finance (there’s nothing better than a balanced account!), Marine enjoys working on remodeling and landscaping projects at her home in Columbia Falls, snowboarding on Big Mountain, traveling with her kids, and spending time on the many lakes and rivers all over Western Montana with family and friends.

Certifications:
Accounts Manager

Education:
B.A. Communications
A.A. Computer Technology

Robert grew up in the woods and coastal waters of Northern California, developing a passion for the outdoors and conservation. In college, he ran long-distance events and has played soccer competitively for nearly 15 years. Before joining the Wave as a Membership Advocate in 2024, he enjoyed a lengthy career in food and beverage, including management roles, sommelier positions, and beverage consultation work.

Robert loves interacting with the members at the Wave, but he feels most at home in the wilderness. Over the past 10 years, he has hiked more than 7,000 miles on long-distance trails worldwide, including the length of New Zealand on the Te Araroa trail and several traverses of the United States. He met the love of his life on the Pacific Crest Trail in 2015, and after a brief period in New Zealand, they have settled permanently in the Flathead Valley. When not at the Wave, you can find Robert fishing in one of his favorite local spots or backpacking in the Bob Marshall Wilderness.

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Wayne was born in Billings, MT, and his family moved to Columbia Falls when he was just three years old. He graduated from Columbia Falls High School in 1980 and has since held a variety of jobs. After a brief period of semi-retirement, he began working for The Wave. Since joining The Wave in 2010, Wayne has taken on the responsibility of ensuring that the building and equipment are well-maintained and operational.

In addition to his role at The Wave, Wayne runs his own business specializing in the maintenance and repair of gym equipment for various gyms in the valley, homeowners associations, and private clients.

In his free time, Wayne enjoys camping, fishing, riding his side-by-side, and traveling, particularly to sandy coastal destinations.

Emma, born in southern Washington and raised in Minnesota, is a gym lover among many things. Emma graduated from Columbia Falls High School in 2024 and spent her high school career making pottery, painting, firefighting, and finding her love for cooking. After a year of volunteer firefighting and working as a barista and front desk assistant at The Wave, Emma brought her love for connection to Membership where she is the first friendly face new members see. When you don’t see Emma at her desk or working out, she is at home with her cat, Angel, listening to her favorite music. Emma finds that The Wave is a community center as well as a fitness facility. With something for everyone, The Wave has fostered an unparalleled sense of community in Whitefish from friendly staff to group classes to the warm fireplace in the lobby.

Toni's all about family, with five kids and nine grandchildren keeping her busy. She's spent over twenty years in construction, mastering management, organization, and problem-solving along the way. Six years ago, she switched gears to Napa Auto Parts, where she became a pro at customer service and leading teams.

Now, as Housekeeping Manager at the Whitefish Wave, Toni's all about making guests feel at home. When she's not on the clock, you'll find her outdoors, shooting bows, hiking, fishing, or just strolling with her pup, Bub. With her love for nature and knack for going the extra mile, Toni's making waves both at work and in her personal life.

Lisa is Columbia Falls born and raised. She graduated from Columbia Falls High School in 1997, and from Montana State University-Bozeman in 2002 with a degree in Health Promotion. She has worked at The Wave since 2004, starting out as a Personal Trainer and water aerobics instructor. Since then she has moved into the administration office with many different roles, currently she is the Assistant General Manager/HR. Her time here at The Wave has helped Lisa grow both personally and professionally. Outside of The Wave, Lisa enjoys spending time with her son Dylan, and also enjoys camping, hiking, and just enjoying the great outdoors.

Education:
B.S. Health Promotion
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
HRCI-PHR
SHRM-CP

When did you start working at The Wave?
May 2007

Why do you teach swim lessons?
I teach because I love the water and people. I love keeping everyone learning and growing throughout their life.

Why are swimming lessons important for adults and children?
Important for life and safety. Great for health and vital for anyone near the water.

What is your swimming background?
Swimming since age 2 and teaching or guarding since 1988.

What are your favorite activities or hobbies?
Photography, lifelong learning, & my family

Certifications:
Red Cross Lifeguarding
Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor
Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor Trainer
Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Trainer
First Aid/CPR/AED
First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor

Sarah Carbajal was raised in the Flathead Valley. She loves the outdoors, whether it means hiking, rafting, snowboarding or cross country skiing. We all know its a part of living in Montana, taking advantage of all the recreational benefits right in our backyard! With all the extreme sports and fun to be had there is always a need for healing and recovery. Sarah started working in the esthetics industry with a focus on health and well being and it translated right into the path of Massage Therapy. She uses Swedish, Deep Tissue and Therapeutic techniques to help with aches, pains and soreness in order to get back out there and play. She enjoys helping those who need focus work in their recovery from injury or surgery and also those needing a relaxing touch.

Certifications:
FST Level 1
Licensed Massage Therapist

I was born and raised in Northern California, but my family relocated to Montana in 2013 where I finished high school in Chester, MT. I then studied Early Childhood education at MSUN for two years while working in childcare facilities. I have worked in the childcare industry for 6 years. I love helping make sure that each family feels safe and secure within. Helping kids isn’t just a job it is a passion. I love being able to help each child feel brave and confident in what they are learning and doing in life.

I have a major love for the outdoors and photography. When at home you can either find me playing with my 3 dogs or hanging with my 5 goats. When the snow hits the ground you can find my husband and I out on the snowmobiles. Photography is a very strong passion of mine, I love being able to capture peoples important life moments.

Ms. Rebecca has taught at the All-Aboard Preschool at The Wave for 9 years. Ms. Rebecca's 20 years of experience teaching preschool ranges from Montessori, Christian based programs to Head Start Preschool. Ms. Rebecca is a Certified Red Cross Water Safety Instructor and teaches group and private swim lessons at The Wave.

Ms. Rebecca’s first college degree is in Business Management and she has worked in resorts in San Diego, Big Fork, Big Mountain and Glacier National Park. She received her Master’s degree in Education at Montana State University in Billings and completed her student teaching in New Zealand. She has taught many grade levels and many subjects, but she likes preschoolers the best.

Ms. Rebecca and her family including her sister Kathy grew up on Flathead Lake and attended Polson Schools. She and her sister helped their Gram Blanche make and perform puppet shows across Montana. Ms. Rebecca likes to spend time with her family camping while experiencing Montana’s great outdoors. Ms. Rebecca is close to her family and donated her kidney to her cousin, Dean, who has diabetes and lives in California. Currently, Ms. Rebecca lives in Whitefish with her husband, Jon and her beloved dog. Ms. Rebecca does not have children of her own, but spends time with her sister’s kids, Xanny and Kaylee who also live in Whitefish. Ms. Rebecca likes to ski, bike, hike and raft. She has even enjoyed skydiving. Ms. Rebecca likes to travel to see and do new things. Ms. Rebecca is a dedicated professional instructor who loves to help children learn new things.

Certifications:
Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification
Red Cross CPR and First Aid Training
State of Montana Educator License
Montana Early Care and Education Practitioner Registry