Who We are

CHRIS LONSFORD
Director of Club Operations
Chris Lonsford is an accomplished leader in the health and wellness industry with more than 18 years of proven success. He brings a strong track record of operational excellence and strategic growth as an owner and operator in the Athens market. As Club Director at Athens Athletic Club, he will oversee all club operations with a strong emphasis on business performance, team development and process optimization to drive sustainable results.

NICK PARISIAN
Director of Membership Experience
Nick Parisian is an accomplished fitness and business professional with over 20 years of experience leading membership growth, client relations, and personal training operations. Before joining Athens Athletic Club, Nick owned and operated Anytime Fitness for over 14 years, where he oversaw membership sales, client experience, and the personal training division.

TRISTA PARISIAN
Director of Programming
Trista Parisian is a seasoned fitness professional with over 20 years of experience in the wellness industry.Trista holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology from Michigan State University and is both a certified Reformer Pilates instructor and ACSM certified personal trainer. Before joining Athens Athletic Club, Trista founded and operated a successful interval fitness studio for over 13 years.

BEN DELOACH
Director of Performance and Wellness
Dr. Ben DeLoach, DPT, CSCS is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Master Personal Trainer with over a decade of experience advancing human performance and rehabilitation. He earned his B.S.Ed. in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of Georgia and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Georgia Southern University.












