As the CEO and Co-founder of Self Esteem Brands, Chuck Runyon leads a global collection of franchises intent upon improving the health and wellness of millions of people worldwide. A leading authority in the field of fitness, Runyon revolutionized the industry when he and Dave Mortensen co-founded Anytime Fitness in 2002. The world’s largest and fastest-growing fitness club serves 4,000,000 members in nearly 40 countries and it is the first franchise in history with locations on all seven continents. Anytime Fitness features precisely what people say they want most from a gym: convenience, affordability, supportive coaching and a wide range of fitness program options. For his unprecedented and unique contributions to the fitness industry, Chuck was honored as the “Visionary of the Year” by the International Health, Racquet, and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA). He and Dave Mortensen also were recently named “Entrepreneurs of the Year” by Ernst & Young. In addition to Anytime Fitness, Self Esteem Brands serves as the parent company to three other rapidly-growing franchises: Waxing the City – with nearly 200 studios dedicated to providing the finest waxing experience imaginable; The Bar Method – a popular, low-impact fitness franchise with more than 100 studios across 30 states and Canada; and Basecamp Fitness – a new high-intensity, class-based fitness concept. Central to Chuck’s leadership philosophy is the concept of “ROEI” – the return on emotional investment. In fact, Chuck recently co-authored a book called “Love Work: Inspire a high-performing work culture at the center of People, Purpose, Profits and Play®.” Under Runyon’s leadership, Anytime Fitness has earned numerous industry accolades, including “One of America’s Most Promising Companies” and the world’s #1 franchise. Additionally, Anytime Fitness has been honored as a “Top Franchise for Minorities” and “The Best Place to Work in Minnesota” – four years in a row.

Dave’s ability to connect and inspire those around him is unmatched. With more than 25 years of experience managing, consulting, owning and franchising health clubs, Dave Mortensen has distinguished himself as a leading authority in the field of fitness. Mortensen revolutionized the fitness industry when he and Chuck Runyon co-founded Anytime Fitness – an alternative to big-box gyms. In contrast, Mortensen and Runyon designed smaller, neighborhood clubs featuring the things members want most: convenience, affordability, quality equipment and surprisingly personable service in friendly, non-intimidating facilities. Under Mortensen’s leadership, Anytime Fitness has earned numerous industry accolades, including “One of America’s Most Promising Companies,” “Top Global Franchise” and “Fastest-Growing Fitness Club.” Additionally, Anytime Fitness has been honored as a “Military Friendly Franchise,” a “Top Franchise for Minorities” and “The Best Place to Work in Minnesota” four years in a row.

Anders Varner is the host of the Top 10, Health and Fitness Podcast, Barbell Shrugged with over 48 million downloads. In 2010, he founded San Diego Athletics in Pacific Beach, CA and sold the gym in 2016. He has coached athletes from every major sport including the NFL, MLB, WWE, and CrossFit. As an athlete he competed in the CrossFit regional four times, medaled at multiple Olympic Weightlifting competitions, and had the honor or being John Cena’s training partner for four years. Anders' path from high level athletics to father, husband, and entrepreneur has been loaded with obstacles, pitfalls, and his success can only be defined through his daily practice of personal development. Anders has focused his efforts to helping busy executives and fathers develop transformative mindsets to reshape their identity and ensure the confidence they portray on the outside is rooted in the confidence they feel on the inside. Anders is the creator of the R.A.P.I.D Executive Mentorship and the Diesel Dad Mentorship programs. These mentorship programs implement world class protocols in functional medicine and professional coaching to help busy executives and fathers be the leaders they want to be.

Our founder Ann Bancroft is one of the world's preeminent polar explorers and an internationally recognized leader who is dedicated to inspiring women and girls around the world to unleash the power of their dreams. Through her various roles as an explorer, educator, sought-after speaker and philanthropist, Ann believes that by sharing stories related to her dreams of outdoor adventure, she can help inspire a global audience to pursue their individual dreams. Ann's teamwork and leadership skills have undergone severe tests during her polar expeditions and provided her with opportunities to shatter female stereotypes. The tenacity and courage that define her character have earned Ann worldwide recognition as one of today's most influential role models for women and girls. She has been named among Glamour magazine's "Women of the Year" (2001); featured in the book Remarkable Women of the Twentieth Century (1998); inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame (1995); named Ms. magazine's "Woman of the Year" (1987); and honored with numerous other awards for her accomplishments. Major Accomplishments February 2001 - Ann and Norwegian polar explorer Liv Arnesen become the first women in history to sail and ski across Antarctica's landmass - completing a 94-day, 1,717-mile (2,747 km) trek. 1993 - Ann leads the American Women's Expedition to the South Pole, a 67-day expedition of 660 miles (1,060 km) on skis by four women, earning the distinction of being the first known woman in history to cross the ice to both the North and South Poles. 1992 - Ann leads the first American women's east to west crossing of Greenland. 1986 - Ann dogsleds 1,000 miles (1,600 km) from the Northwest Territories in Canada to the North Pole as the only female member of the Steger International Polar Expedition, earning the distinction of being the first known woman in history to cross the ice to the North Pole. Background Born in 1955 in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, Ann's love of the outdoors began early in life. Aside from the two years she spent with her family in Kenya (in fifth and sixth grades), Ann was a student of Minnesota's vast wilderness. Her father often took her on camping and canoe trips in northern Minnesota. At age eight, she began to lead her own mini-expeditions, cajoling her cousins into accompanying her on backyard winter camping trips. Ann's passion for exploring our natural world is matched by her enthusiasm for teaching children. After earning a bachelor of science degree in physical education from the University of Oregon, Ann taught physical and special education in Minneapolis and Saint Paul and coached various high school sports. Ann founded the Ann Bancroft Foundation (ABF) in 1991 to support the educational mission of the historic all-women's Antarctic polar expedition in 1993. ABF was originally called the AWE Foundation (All Women's Expedition) which produced curricula based on the expedition that reached more than 200,000 students worldwide. In 1997, the AWE Board of Directors and Ann decided that the Foundation would better achieve its mission by focusing on honoring and encouraging girls and women to reach, explore, and discover their own dreams and thus the Ann Bancroft Foundation was born. The vision of the reborn organization is for every girl and woman in the United States who dares to dream to have the support, inspiration, and resources that will help make their dreams come true.

RN | Founder | CEO | Co-Owner of The Point Retreats - Retreat Facilitator - Certified Wilderness First Aid - CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor Administrator and Results Analysis) - Heartmath Trainer and Coach - Lifestyle & Functional Medicine Health Educator - Certified EQ-i & EQ-i 360 Test Administrator and Results Coach I have worked in the healthcare industry for over 20 years in emergency medicine, cardiac care, orthopedics, primary care, diabetes education, and endocrinology. I have a Bachelors Degree in Nursing, Masters Degree in Healthcare Leadership, Advanced training from the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Institute of Functional Medicine, and American Academy of Functional Medicine. It was during my time working as a diabetes nurse educator, followed by my role as Director of Diabetes Care and Endocrinology, that I was motivated to be a change agent in the way we treat and manage chronic disease. I was alarmed at the increased prevalence of diabetes and the complex nature and cost of managing the disease. I was inspired by those patients who became partners in their care and with the right support, education, and coaching were empowered to make lifestyle changes that resulted in improved health and happiness. After initiating a "Living Well with Diabetes" series of classes with a local culinary kitchen, where providers, patients, and family members participated in innovative disease management cooking classes, I was determined to bring the science and practice of lifestyle medicine to more people living with a chronic disease or aiming to prevent one. This was the starting point for my change in personal health, passion for lifestyle and functional medicine, and the turning point in my career in healthcare. I realize the important role that nurses serve as they speak the language of medicine, healing, and health. After reaching out to those who have personally or professionally inspired my own journey to improved health, our dynamite "The Point" team of experts was created! Experts in lifestyle and functional medicine, but equally as important, experts in pursuing adventure, sharing laughter, providing support, encouraging greatness, and helping others achieve their personal goals! When I am not spending time at "The Point" you can find me spending time with my family and friends, watching our daughters basketball and soccer games, hiking, camping and canoeing in the Boundary Waters, downhill skiing, spending time on our farm, playing pickleball, yoga, traveling, going to a music concert, cooking, or continuing to study all things related to health, fitness, nutrition, and functional/lifestyle medicine. Biggest life accomplishments - my 3 girls, living in small cabin in Fairbanks Alaska for 6 months, completing a triathlon, finishing the 3 day/60 mile breast cancer walk with 3 wonderful women, completing a 40 mile dogsled adventure in the Boundary Waters with my good friend Jen and 3 of our daughters, and helping my dad write and publish his autobiography. Next adventures and goals: Hiking up an active volcano in Guatemala and roasting a marshmallow over hot lava at the top!

Brand President, Anytime Fitness With over 25 years of global marketing, branding and strategy experience, Stacy Anderson joined Self Esteem Brands as Chief Marketing Officer in September 2012. In that role, Stacy oversaw all marketing functions for Anytime Fitness and Waxing the City brands and quickly earned a reputation for moving big projects forward. In 2016, Stacy was appointed Brand President of Anytime Fitness and is responsible for steering the world’s largest and fastest-growing fitness franchise, serving 4-million members at gyms located in all 50 states and 35 countries on all seven continents. Her number one priority in her role is leading the evolution of Anytime Fitness from its pioneering 24/7 convenience model to a more personalized coaching approach, featuring new digital technologies and a broader selection of training programs and holistic health offerings. Anderson, whose previous retail experience includes executive marketing positions with Best Buy and Geek Squad, is one of relatively few women in high-level leadership roles in the franchising industry. In 2005, she earned her MBA from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota. Her most notable accomplishment is raising two happy, outgoing teenagers – Noah (16) and Aiden (14) – with her husband of 22 years, Trever.

Kris is currently Senior Vice President of think2perform providing leadership coaching and training. Kris’s area of expertise is helping leaders maximize their effectiveness by helping them improve their emotional competency and strengthen their business skills. Prior to joining think2perform in January 2011, she held the role of Senior Vice President and General Manager for Financial Planning and Advice at Ameriprise Financial. In her 13-year tenure at the company, she held a variety of leadership positions in Brokerage, External Products, Wealth Management Products and Retail Retirement Planning. Before she joined Ameriprise Financial, Kris worked in various strategic planning, product management and audit management positions at U.S. Bank and Marquette Consulting. She holds an MBA from the University of St.Thomas and a BS from St. Cloud State University. Kris takes an active role in the community through service on nonprofit boards. Currently, she serves as the board chair for the think2perform Research Institute. Kris is also a board member for Hennepin County Medical Center and is a former Board Chair for the Ann Bancroft Foundation and Board Member for the YWCA of Minneapolis, Foundation for Financial Planning and Professional Association of Treatment Homes.