"The only thing you can control in your life is your attitude"

Growing up in the McCahill family, health and wellness has always been a top priority. As the first born son of a father who coached high school basketball and a mother who was a fitness expert, Ryan learned early in life the importance of living healthy in relation to athletic success and overall happiness.

Ryan graduated from Villanova University in Philadelphia with a degree in Finance and Marketing, which included a six-month study abroad program in England at the University of Cambridge with a focus on global economics.  After spending 5 years working for private commercial Real Estate acquisition investment funds in Chicago, Ryan moved home to join the family business with the goal of developing new service offerings, creating new client relationships, and promoting the benefits that a healthy workplace culture can have on an organization.

In his role as COO, Ryan spends his time overseeing the continuous improvement of current client wellness programs while also working to grow The McCahill Group through business development and customized program design.

To have fun and stay fit, Ryan enjoys walking 18 holes, playing basketball and roaming around town with his best friend, a golden retriever named Hogan. He also takes time to volunteer his time in the community by being a coach in the First Tee of West Michigan youth golf program.  Over the past few years Ryan has worked with his siblings to launch "The Legends Invitational" which is high school basketball tournament that raises funds for the Ray McCahill Family Fund through the Grand Rapids Community Foundation.

"Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire"

Kristin Sadler joined The McCahill Group team in 2016 as the Wellness Manager. Kristin grew up in a sports loving family and many of her life lessons were taught through sports and physical activity. She believes that there is much more to gain from physical activity other than just physical change in strength and endurance. Originally from the small farm town of Hart, Michigan she decided to following her passion for exercise with a desire to help others, and she left her one stop light town (literally!) for the “city” to pursue a degree in Clinical Exercise Science from Grand Valley State University.

Over the last few years, she has gained valuable experience working in several different capacities within the health and wellness field, such as health clubs, group fitness, corporate wellness, clinical settings, pre-diabetes and cancer wellness. Kristin has a deep rooted passion for helping individuals achieve wellness in all areas of their life. She loves building relationships and connecting with others. She believes in a holistic approach treating the whole person with a balance of mind, body and soul. Kristin looks forward to a bright future with The McCahill Group of helping others learn and love the benefits of overall wellness.

Kristin enjoys staying active by playing recreational sports such as volleyball and softball. She loves being outdoors and taking part in activities such as, fishing, boating, golfing, skiing and hiking.

"Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain"

Growing up in a family where sports, fitness, and health were second nature, Ashley developed a passion in the health and fitness field at a very young age. Some of her favorite memories were from competitive dance where she learned not only a way to stay extremely active, but also developed strong sense of overall mental and emotional well being.

Moving to West Michigan and receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Exercise Science from Grand Valley State University was the biggest stepping stone into her dream career field. She has gained valuable experience throughout the health and wellness industry including corporate fitness, personal training, group exercise, and community wellness. Ashley whole-hardheartedly believes that having a balanced life includes all aspects of physical fitness as well as mental and emotional health and well being. She thoroughly enjoys connecting with people and has a passion for helping others achieve their best wellness state. She is constantly looking for new and exciting experiences in fitness and health and strives to make a positive impact on as many lives as possible.

In her free time, you’ll find Ashley exploring outdoors, spending quality time with friends and family, experimenting with healthy recipes, and almost always laughing and dancing.

“Great things never come from comfort zones”

Britni graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Grand Valley State University. She is currently certified through the American Council of Exercise as a group fitness instructor and personal trainer. She is also a certified LIVESTRONG Instructor, and has recently received her certification as a Fitness Nutrition Specialist. Britni specializes in working with special populations ranging from individuals with cancer, arthritis, diabetes, all the way to athletes. She loves to try fun new ways to challenge individuals while keeping in mind their own personal goals.

Britni’s philosophy is a healthy mind is just as important as a healthy body. She is passionate about exercise and nutrition management as preventative medicine to avoid high risk and diseases, and the key to sustaining a healthy lifestyle is “everything in moderation.” When Britni is not helping people on their journey to better health she loves taking spinning classes, kayaking, hanging out with family, and hanging out on the lake shore.

"There is nothing permanent except change."

Valery Young is passionate about health and wellness has been since her early 20's when she began studying nutrition.  She graduated from Western Michigan University in '99 with a degree in dietetics, and became a certified personal trainer some time after that.  While dabbling in personal training and assisting a few folks in finding a path to a healthier person, her career path didn't lead me to a wellness career until recently.  She is currently studying through NASM to obtain her personal training certification (again). She is excited to be a part of the McCahill Group and to engage with the clients on their wellness journey.  In helping people, she believes she always learns something new about myself.  That's the fun part!

"Life is good. Together let’s make it better."

Wendy’s specialties include; weight management, sports performance, disease management, worksite wellness, and providing health and wellness to meet client’s personal goals.   Her experience ranges from public health to hospital and private practice. She appears monthly on WZZM TV and WGVU radio promoting health & wellness.  Wendy has participated in multiple 5k, 10k, & Riverbank races and 25-50 mile bike rides for charity, but her favorite activities are traveling and any time with her husband and two children, including backpacking, downhill skiing, and playing ice hockey.

“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right.”

Nadine has a Bachelor’s in Clinical Exercise Science from Grand Valley State University, and is a Certified Personal Trainer by the American College of Sports Medicine. She works in one of our Fitness Facilities as a Program Coordinator. She has personal training experience with all fitness levels. She is passionate about wellness and helping others find a sustainable, holistic, and healthy balance in their lives. She believes in goal setting and having a strong and optimistic mindset about reaching them. Her hobbies include strength training, trying new recipes, and spending time with family.

“If you always put limit on everything you do, physical or anything else. It will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them.” –Bruce Lee

Alden holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science from Grand Valley State University. He is also working on becoming a certified personal trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine. Alden is very passionate about working with others to get to their health and fitness goals. He prides himself on having exercise become a stress reliever and a form of medicine for the mind and body. Having a well-rounded mental health standing will provide various amounts of other benefits for all walks of life.

Outside of work, he enjoys strength training, runs with his dog, Lexi, playing football with friends, and spending time eating new foods.

"Performance = Potential - Interference"

Russ has a Masters of Education Degree in Exercise Science from Campbell University where he also earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Sports Management while helping the golf team to 2 Big South Conference Championships.  Russ spent 10 years as a collegiate coach and more recently served as Executive Director for Conquest Health & Fitness Foundation.  Both positions were similar in that they each required him to teach life lessons about the importance of being proactive when it comes to instilling healthy habits if you want to perform to your fullest potential.

Russ will continue to recruit and coach in his new role as Health and Wellness Strategist for TMG, only now he will be doing so with the goal of helping to make the future happier/healthier for individuals, families, companies, and communities..."if they choose to do it with a golf club in their hand then that’s even better"!

A former national and state competitor, Russ continues to play more recreational golf now while finding new ways to stay fit in between sampling Michigan's vast assortment of craft beers.  A sports fan but with no hometown favorites except for the 3 beautiful ladies in his life, wife Michele and daughters McKenna and Madison.