Meet Our Team
"Great things in business are never done by one person; they're done by a team of people." – Steve Jobs
Drew - Visionary / CEO
I founded EPYK Media in 2012, starting as a small vinyl lettering business, customizing work vehicles and race cars. With a Marketing degree from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, I always knew I wanted to create something of my own. In 2018, the opportunity came to take the leap into full-time business ownership, and I ran with it. My first client, Sonya Pennel, helped lay the foundation, and my journey into the fitness industry grew from there.
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Since then, I’ve had the privilege of working with Fitness Franchise owners across the nation. What I love most about fitness is its commitment to transforming global health and empowering women, men, and families. At EPYK Media, our mission is to cultivate a thriving culture within your gym—one that inspires members to crush goals and achieve things they never thought possible.
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When I’m not working, you’ll likely find me at a stock car race in the summer or exploring the great outdoors. As for winter...well, let’s just say I often question why I live where it hurts to even step outside!
Beth - Director of Organization
I came to EPYK through an online dating app where I met Drew, my husband. During the time when we met, I had just left my consulting career in Change/Project/Leadership Management and since then have launched a few businesses of my own. First, was a consulting company to help small businesses with organizational and process efficiencies. Second, was my health and wellness company as an Independent Consultant with Arbonne, and a Lifestyle Wellness Coach. For two years, I operated a yoga studio in Bangor, WI and then shifted focus to coaching and supporting people who desire to create a life of fullness through body, mind, and spirit.
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Naturally, health and wellness have always been my passion as I’ve experienced my own journey since I was a young college student dealing with injuries leading to multiple surgeries and more recently healthy gut microbiome issues and fertility issues. On the other side of the spectrum is my other interest which is where I spent most of my business career - managing and leading individuals and organizations. From leading small teams to larger projects, to working with executives on million-dollar technology projects or working to understand a way to work smarter not harder, I provide a leadership style that will be relatable to you and your teams, will hold you all accountable, and be empathetic and real to teams.
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Outside of working or teaching, I LOVE to worship Jesus, travel and explore outdoors, visit with my family including many nieces and nephews, attempt to keep my house plants alive, and experiment in the kitchen!
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Miranda - Social Media Strategist
Hi I’m Miranda! I am a La Crosse transplant, originally from the frozen tundra of Green Bay, WI! Go Pack Go! I moved here in 2008 to study Exercise Sport Science at UW-La Crosse and spent many years as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor before finding myself working behind the scenes as Operations Manager, and later Marketing Director, at Burn Boot Camp in La Crosse.
In 2021 I joined the EPYK team, where I’ve been able to assist teams with my knowledge of gym operations at the location level. I love working with our teams all over the country and promoting the awesome things they are doing in their gyms and communities!
Outside of work, I love spending time with my wife and our zoo of animals at home. I enjoy being outdoors - running, hiking, kayaking, camping - but also look forward to cuddling up on the couch with popcorn and a good documentary.
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