Dave
James - Founder and CEO A graduate of Bellarmine College Prep, Mr. James completed his undergraduate degree at the
University of California, Santa Barbara, and then
earned his Master of Science in health services administration
and economics from St. Mary’s College in CA.
He has spent the past 20 years developing, marketing,
and selling value-based healthcare services
and supplies in the managed care and biopharmaceutical
arenas - both at multi-billion not-for-profit and
Fortune 100 levels and has specialized expertise
in area of reimbursement and managed health care.
He was a member of the Disease Management
Association of America, and member of National Business
Coalition on Health, Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy,
and American Association of Health Plans. Previously,
his experience includes management of healthcare
benefits for all school districts, municipalities,
and police/fire groups in Northern California. Mr. James has sold and managed $1 billion+ dollars in health care products and services in his career
He has been an active member of the immediate local
community with respect to youth sports and coaching,
a Certified Double-Goal Coach with the Positive Coaching
Alliance and a member of the International Youth
Conditioning Association, He is a 4th generation
resident and a married father of two, ages 6 and
8 years. He enjoys running, biking and rehabilitating
his recent basketball knee injury!
NAOMI
James: co-founder / Director of curriculum development
Naomi James runs the daily activities at Fuze!, and
is the mother of two children, Jonah (8) and Talia
(6) and lives in Willow Glen with her husband of
12 years. She previously competed at the collegiate
level in track, cross-country and has finished numerous
long-course triathlons and the LA Marathon in 103
degree heat! She is certified in the instruction
of post-natal fitness, spinning, trained in endurance
and cardio-respiratory fitness and CPR, including
infant CPR. She also the Founder of StrollerPower!, the Premier stroller-based fitness program for new mothers in Silicon Valley, now in its 5th year!
Hearing success stories, enjoying
it with her children, and building friendships
is what keeps her going.
- Naomi's FUZE "AH HA" moment was when she learned her son Jonah was the only child in his K-8 school to earn the Presidential Physical Fitness Award
Turker Sus, the former Co-Founder
and Director of Area Development for Fitwize 4
Kids, has now joined Fuze Fit For A Kid!, an innovative
and revolutionary hybrid concept that is assisting
kids to a healthier future by combining fun, interactive
fitness and education. Born and raised in Germany,
Mr. Sus earned a full academic scholarship
in 1997 and came to the United States to build
on his passion for sport, studying Business Administration
and Sports Management. Mr. Sus earned his
bachelor’s degree from National American
University (South Dakota).
After a successful intercollegiate soccer career
and earning dual bachelors degrees, he began his
career recruiting international athletes for Northwood
University in Florida. Having played soccer on three
continents, Mr. Sus leveraged his fluency in
multiple languages, and his international experience
to succeed. His driven nature resulted in his appointment
to a coaching position at Northwood University.
Following a lifelong devotion of fitness training
and soccer, in 2004 Turker has found his niche
in the youth fitness industry; his passion has become
his profession. He has been one of the few pioneers
in the youth fitness industry and is now a committed
team member of Fuze Fit For A Kid!.
In his role, Mr. Sus will leverage his vast experience selling and starting tens of successful childrens' fitness franchises for FUZE Fit For A Kid! as we prepare to advance our model and efforts helping kids and teens nationwide and beyond. For more information on becoming a FUZE Fit For A Kid! owner or investor, please contact him at turker@fuzefit.com.
Bruce LAmborn
Marketing
A graduate of San Jose State University, Mr. Lamborn has been an active member of the Bay Area advertising community for the past 20 years. After a short stint as a prison guard Mr. Lamborn began his advertising career at a small design firm in San Francisco. From these humble beginnings he traveled the agency path, eventually became an Art Director at Macy's West retail advertising in San Francisco.
Looking for more adventure he and his wife, Christine, moved to South Lake Tahoe in 1999. There Bruce started Scary Bear Design, with the goal of helping small and mediums sized companies "GGGGrrrow their business". Scary Bear exists today in much the same capacity, now located in Concord CA.
Mr. Lamborn's expertise lies in creative development and implementing marketing strategies. Current representative clients include Sporting Goods Manufacturers, College Test Prep Centers, Mortgage Bankers, Fitness Studios, Event Planners, Insurance Providers and more.
Fuze coaching staff
Mike Anello,
Personal Trainer and Youth Coach
Clint Bartley
BS, NASM-CPT Youth Coach and Personal Trainer
Michelle Fongson
Certified Athletic Trainer and Team USA JumpRope Professional
Tina Jacob
Personal Trainer and senior Youth Coach
Hailey Lott
Youth Coach & Instructor
Matt Oliver
Operations Supervisor, Sr. Youth Coach
Nicole Sloan
Certified Zumba Instructor
Danette Stephan
Yoga Certified Instructor
Jessica Thomas,
ACE Certified Trainer & Coach
Dave Whiteside
Youth Coach and Trainer
SEE Michelle Fongson IN ACTION AT MACYS Thanksgiving day parade 2009
E. Lamont Jones
Dance & Hip-Hop Choreographer
E. Lamont Jones is a native of San Jose. He attended Independence High School where, in his sophomore year, he joined the school's elite dance company, Independance. He always considered himself a street dancer but Independance exposed him to other styles of dance from modern, to ballet, to tap, and Jazz. In his senior year, his dance teacher encouraged him and his fellow dance mates to pioneer the school's first hip hop dance team, "Dance Troupe" followed by winning best actor of the year for his role as Walter Lee Younger in Lorraine Hansberry's, "A Raisin in the Sun". At the same time he formed R/B rap groups with peers in hope of becoming the next teen sensation. Lamont attended Tuskegee University where he studied earned his Bachelor of Science degree in political science. There he was Vice President of Rave Revues Modeling Troupe, and sang tenor in Tuskegee's renown University choir. Lamont has worked with several organizations to teach young/troubled teens how to use dance to overcome adversity. He also teaches private dance lessons to people of all ages. Lamont is passionate about teaching dance and says his greatest reward as a teacher is when he able to take someone who has never danced before and transform them into a skilled dancer.
Ella Chekhanovskaya
Pre-K Programming
With a BA in Physical Education, Ella is a certified gymnastics coach, safety certified and holds a USA gymnastics professional membership. Ella studied gymnastics since early childhood in Russia, competing in Sport Acrobatics and later Sport Aerobics, winning the National Championship award. Ella guides and motivates her young athletes to reach their own peak fitness potentials. She assess every child's fitness needs and develop plans based on their abilities. Ella provides individualized, customized training to her athletes - ages 2 to 14 years of age. She has a strong understanding of childhood motor development and biomechanics, with a particular focus on gymnastic-based function and movement. This is what allows her to design and deliver optimal personal fitness training programs. Ella is knowledgeable in health promotion at every stage of growth and development to meet the needs of various children. She is very energetic and motivating, always encouraging her students to reach their maximum performance.
Look for Ella's group Gym Play, I, II, and III classes on the schedule or call 408.358.PLAY for her personal training calendar should you have advanced needs.
15405 Los Gatos Blvd. Los Gatos, CA 95032
408 • 358 • 7529 | 888 •
fit 4 a kid | FAX: 408 • 358 • 7517 | info@fuzefit.com
NAOMI
James: co-founder / Director of curriculum development 
Turker Sus, the former Co-Founder
and Director of Area Development for Fitwize 4
Kids, has now joined Fuze Fit For A Kid!, an innovative
and revolutionary hybrid concept that is assisting
kids to a healthier future by combining fun, interactive
fitness and education. Born and raised in Germany,
Mr. Sus earned a full academic scholarship
in 1997 and came to the United States to build
on his passion for sport, studying Business Administration
and Sports Management. Mr. Sus earned his
bachelor’s degree from National American
University (South Dakota).
E. Lamont Jones