Management

Leadership

BLAIR TANNER

Chief Executive Officer

Blair Tanner has built a distinguished career based on his ability to see the possibilities and pursue them, always with a focus anchored in the sharing of knowledge and the creation of value.

BLAIR TANNER

Chief Executive Officer

Blair Tanner has built a distinguished career based on his ability to see the possibilities and pursue them, always with a focus anchored in the sharing of knowledge and the creation of value. A student of real estate development and entrepreneurship from an early age, Blair gained valuable insight from industry mentors and teachers—insight that would become the foundation of his success.

Blair Tanner is the sole owner of Woodside, who took responsibility for the business from his father and original founder of the Club. As President and CEO, Blair oversees all functions of the business and guides teams across all departments. His dedication to unique and unparalleled design combined with his unmatched passion for health and wellness is what drives his vision for the health club and its members.

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JEFF YOWELL

Chief Business Officer

Having been a member of Woodside for 10+ years prior to becoming Chief Business Officer in 2014, Jeff has a unique perspective on Woodside’s challenges and opportunities.

JEFF YOWELL

Chief Business Officer

Jeff was the founder, owner, President and Chief Executive Officer of DataCore Marketing, LLC from 1992 – 2007. WPP plc purchased DataCore Marketing, LLC in 2007; however, Jeff continued to serve as President and CEO of DataCore until 2012. Having been a member of Woodside for 10+ years prior to becoming Chief Business Officer in 2014, Jeff has a unique perspective on Woodside’s challenges and opportunities. Jeff is responsible for providing advice, expertise and experience related to Woodside business strategy, infrastructure and organizational structure. Jeff’s overall focus is on improving Woodside’s quantitative and qualitative performance.

Jeff stays active by working out at Woodside each weekday morning and doing a variety of farm work on the weekends.

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KATIE SWETALA

General Manager

KATIE SWETALA

General Manager

Katie Swetala is intimately involved in all areas of Woodside and oversees the day to day business functions. She provides oversight on club processes and policies and provides support to all departments to develop and help drive Woodside to be a leader in health, fitness and wellness. Katie’s long history and diverse roles with Woodside have made her uniquely qualified for her position.

Katie truly practices what she preaches. She is passionate about health and wellness and enjoys a wide range of fitness activities from group fitness classes to indoor cycling to yoga and beyond. Katie enjoys traveling to new places and spending time with her friends and family.

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JUSTIN HAMMER

Vice President, Accounting

Justin brings a wide array of experience to the Woodside team. He is responsible for overseeing the accounting, finance and IT functions at Woodside as well as entities owned by Tanner & White Properties, Inc.

JUSTIN HAMMER

Vice President, Accounting

Justin is a native of Kansas City and brings a wide array of experience to the Woodside team. He is responsible for overseeing the accounting, finance and IT functions at Woodside as well as entities owned by Tanner & White Properties, Inc. Justin has gravitated toward smaller entities where he can be a hands-on leader involved with many aspects of company administration. Through collaboration with his fellow management team members, Justin focuses on ways to maximize profitability, increase efficiency and develop the next generation of leaders.

In his free time, Justin enjoys time with his wife and three young daughters and staying active by playing basketball and tennis.

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Directors

TARA ZAHNER

Director of Membership

TARA ZAHNER

Director of Membership

Born and raised in Kansas City, Tara joined Woodside after many successful years in national and local sales and marketing in health and wellness. As a former personal trainer, she is committed to teaching others how to achieve and commit to a fit and healthy lifestyle. Tara is responsible for sales at Woodside, and leads the sales team to introduce prospective members to all Woodside has to offer.

Inspired by her son’s rare genetic condition. Tara has served on several boards for non-profit organizations, giving a voice to under-served populations. She is very involved in her community and enjoys volunteering and serving on boards of advocacy for organizations like Children’s Mercy PFAC and Rare KC.

Tara and her husband enjoy a busy life with friends and family, including their two young children.

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CHRISTIAN NONI

Director of Group Fitness

CHRISTIAN NONI

Director of Group Fitness

Since 2007, Christian Noni has been recognized as a national leader in the Fitness industry and has been sponsored by a number of charities and companies such as NIKE, ASICS and Hurley. Christian specializes in mentoring and career development for fitness professionals nationwide as well as developing unparalleled signature classes.

As Woodside’s Director of Group Fitness, Christian continually aims to provide members with cutting edge group fitness class experiences that offer results, untouchable music and the most inspiring Instructors. Additionally, Christian provides steady support for his entire team of instructors with continuing education in human anatomy and physiology, exercise movement, program development and extensive career growth.

In his personal time, Christian is passionate about oceanic wildlife conservation, nutrition and enjoys spending time with his family, spouse and three chihuahuas.

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Dave Gary

Director of Tennis

DAVE GARY

Director of Tennis

As Director of Tennis, Dave oversees all adult and youth tennis programming at Woodside, ensuring that players at all levels and ages receive the best instruction and programming in all of Kansas City, while having fun and meeting other players in Woodside’s tennis community.

Dave came to Woodside after serving seven years as the Director of Tennis at Midtown Athletic Club. While at Midtown, Dave oversaw a robust tennis program that included a staff of up to 13 tennis professionals, and he was the USTA Tournament Director for the historical USTA Women’s Senior National 65, 75 and 85 Category I event. Before that, Dave was the General Manager at The Peachtree City Tennis Center in Peachtree City, Georgia – a 24 court facility that hosted 60 ALTA and USTA teams. They were invited to be a USTA Quickstart Pilot Program and a USPTA Regional Tennis Coach Certification Testing Center. He received the USPTA Southern Division, a seven state section and Facility Manager of the Year.

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Sharlynn Jenkins

Director of Spa + Retail

SHARLYNN JENKINS

Director of Spa + Retail

With extensive experience overseeing upscale day spas, salons, and medical spas, Sharlynn contributes her wealth of knowledge to Woodside. Having dedicated the majority of her career to the fitness industry, she brings invaluable expertise to her role as the Director of Spa + Retail. Sharlynn's commitment to customer care is unwavering, ensuring that the wellness needs of each individual are not just met but exceeded. As a seasoned management professional, she strives to empower service providers to excel in their respective fields and live out the passion that initially led them to help others.
Outside of her professional pursuits, Sharlynn finds joy in travel, recreating favorite dishes at home, and cherishing quality moments with her family and friends.

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Jake Rush

Director of Food + Drink

JAKE RUSH

Director of Food + Drink

With a passion for Food and Drink, Jake has worked every position within the industry. Over the past decade he has been in management and director roles for various venues and clubs. He is always striving to learn more about new styles and upcoming trends, and he will be sharing that excitement with Woodside.

Outside of work Jake enjoys spending time golfing, snowboarding, exploring Kansas City and spending quality time with his family, friends and pets.

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Alex Padron

Director of Facilities

ALEX PADRON

Director of Facilities

With a background in collegiate and professional facilities, Alex joins the team from his previous position with Equinox. After working for his two alma maters (Columbia University as an undergraduate and Loyola Marymount for his MBA), Alex oversaw facilities and daily operations at Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles. His main areas of focus have been capital projects, financial forecasting and day-to-day internal operations.

Alex enjoys watching films and television, fitness, sports and building/repairing computers and cars. Most importantly, he is a proud dog and cat dad (Zorra and Lady Pounce, respectively).

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John Beane

Director of Training

JOHN BEANE

Director of Training

John has been involved in the wellness industry since 2001 working as a Personal Trainer, Strength and Conditioning Coach, leader and educator. He has had the privilege of working with a diverse group of clients ranging from professional athletes to individuals taking their first steps toward improving their health. His approach to fitness revolves around the wellness pillars of movement, nutrition, recovery and mindset with the belief that each is an essential component of living with optimal health.

John has been in leadership positions for the last 16 years. His motivation lies in seeing other fitness professionals succeed by delivering exceptional results to their clients while at the same time devoting time and energy into their own well-being.

John is originally from New York and moved to Kansas via Colorado with his wife Liz and their son Luke. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, hiking and, of course, training.

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Nick Bruzzese

Director of Member Staff

NICK BRUZZESE

Director of Member Staff

Nick has been managing different aspects of the hospitality industry since graduating from the University of Missouri – Columbia in 2013. He has held management positions at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch and was most recently the Director of Front Office at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Nick is passionate about providing his teams with the tools and knowledge necessary to ensure the highest levels of service and hospitality.

Nick enjoys exploring all that Kansas City has to offer, as well as reading and guitar.

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Caitlin Tremain

Director of Marketing

CAITLIN TREMAIN

Director of Marketing

Caitlin is committed to making connections within the Woodside community – communicating events, special promotions in various departments and opportunities for each person to use their membership to its fullest. She does this through authentic photography, videography and storytelling that all come together to paint a picture of the Woodside lifestyle.

Caitlin enjoys cooking, yoga and adventuring with her husband and son.

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Management

Leadership

BLAIR TANNER

Chief Executive Officer

JEFF YOWELL

Chief Business Officer

KATIE SWETALA

General Manager

JUSTIN HAMMER

Vice President, Accounting

Directors

TARA ZAHNER

Director of Membership

CHRISTIAN NONI

Director of Group Fitness

Dave Gary

Director of Tennis

Sharlynn Jenkins

Director of Spa + Retail

Jake Rush

Director of Food + Drink

Alex Padron

Director of Facilities

John Beane

Director of Training

Nick Bruzzese

Director of Member Staff

Caitlin Tremain

Director of Marketing

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