Meet The Team

MITCH SHOOKS
Personal trainer, nutrition coach, and owner of GRIP Center, Mitch holds a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and has been certified by NSCA, ACE, NASM, PIMST, and FST. He is also a Level 3 Poliquin International Trainer and a specialist in Biosignature Modulation, an effective fat loss system that addresses hormone imbalances and other health concerns including poor sleep, low energy, and impaired cognitive function. Mitch has worked as a personal trainer and strength coach in the Grand Rapids area since 1999, and throughout his career he has helped people of all ages achieve their health and fitness goals. He specializes in providing customized nutrition and exercise programs that result in optimal health. He is committed to educating his clients and holding them accountable to ensure their success.

BRAD STEENWYK
Brad graduated from GVSU with a finance degree but decided to pursue his passion for fitness and helping others. He is a certified trainer and has a strong interest in program design. He has completed the DTS Level 1 and Kilo Program Design certifications to better understand how to best assess and program for his clients. In his free time you can find him hiking, playing with his dog, or enjoying the outdoors. He has a strong desire to help people achieve a long, happy, healthy, and pain-free life through fitness.

ALEXIS MILLER

JAMIE MILLER
Jamie's passion for an active lifestyle is evident from the moment you meet him. His desire to teach others about the physical, psychological, and social benefits of exercise led him to the National Academy of Sports and Medicine (NASM) where he became certified as a personal trainer and corrective exercise specialist. Jamie also works as a fine artist and singer/musician, and in his free time he loves taking advantage of what nature has to offer.

CONNOR HOLLEMANS
Connor truly enjoys helping others reach their fitness goals. After completing two years at Calvin University, he acquired his NASM certification and worked in Holland as a personal trainer. His favorite part of training is seeing how the body reacts to different types of workouts, and he loves to teach others about how to fuel and support the body with optimum nutrition. When Connor's not in the gym, he enjoys golfing, soccer, cooking, and masonry.

TAYLOR BENAVIDEZ
Taylor is certified as a NASM personal trainer and is currently an exercise science student at Grand Valley State University. He recently finished 5 years of active duty military as an infantry sergeant, and that is where his passion and love for fitness really grew. Taylor cares about functional and holistic fitness and enjoys helping people become more fit and healthy in everyday life. In his free time, he enjoys DJing, powerlifting, and competing in 5k, 10k, and Spartan races.

EVAN ENGLES
