Joe DeShaw ACSM, NSCA :: Training Services Joe holds a Bachelors of Arts in Exercise Science from Western Washington University. He was named one of the top five trainers in Seattle and one of the top 100 trainers in the United States (Men's Journal Dec. 2004). After graduating from college Joe spent three years as an exercise technician designing and administering therapeutic exercise programs for outpatient physical therapy clinics. A personal trainer since 1993, Joe has continually sought ways in which he can provide the best service possible. His holistic approach to long term health and wellness integrates exercise conditioning, nutritional consultation and application, and stress management. Joe's HardCore™ progressive performance conditioning class has become one of ZUM's signature offerings.
		Lauren Skelton :: Operations Manager After whetting her scholastic appetite with almost every major The Ohio State University had to offer, Lauren finally settled on a B.S. in Spanish and Pre-Physical Therapy. Staying true to her indecisive nature, she opted to delay her days of guiding broken athletes through rehab and instead moved to South America. There, Lauren taught English to Chilean businessmen as a way of supporting her biggest and most expensive habit: traveling. Even her trip to Seattle might have been a mere visit had she not stumbled upon ZUM, a truly unique place that pairs two of her other greatest passions: helping others achieve healthy lifestyles and surrounding herself with amazing people. Lauren feels honored to be part of the ZUM family.
		The core of the ZUM team rests in founder Peter Shmock.