616.493.0476peaches@mccahillgroup.com
Owner / President
Peaches McCahill is the Owner and President of The McCahill Group and is a pioneer in the health and wellness industry with three decades of experience. Her business partnership model is reflected by numerous long term relationships, some spanning over 25 years.
Peaches has a proven track record of designing, developing and operating profitable health and fitness programs and spas in a wide variety of both corporate and private environments. Her unique entrepreneurial, education and bottom line orientation has provided her clients with a full range of services from initial idea conception through full scale build out, implementation, and turn-key staffing. Her passion for excellence is instilled in every member of her growing organization.
Her hands-on approach keeps her involved, aware, and in touch with the latest trends in the Health and Beauty Industry. A born entrepreneur, Peaches started her first business at the age of 10. By 26, she designed, created and managed the first wellness center for Steelcase Corporation. Peaches’ has a Bachelor and Master of Arts degree from Michigan State University
616.401.8484ryan@mccahillgroup.com
Chief Operating Officer
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.
616.915.7243andy@mccahillgroup.com
Vice President
Andy has been an employee with The McCahill Group since August of 1999 and currently serves as the Vice President of Health & Wellness initiatives for the company. Andy is a certified Fitness Specialist as well as the Fitness Facility Manager.
Andy has a Master of Science in Health Promotion Management from Nebraska Methodist College and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Wellness Program Management from Graceland University.
He is certified from the National Strength and Conditioning Assoc. as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist and he has been recognized as an Elite Personal Trainer from the organization IDEA. Andy specializes in Functional Training. This type of training method is designed to enhance the quality of life by strengthen the body for everyday movements, whether it be lifting a child, unloading groceries or training for a sport.
Andy’s hometown is New Market, IA, and his hobbies are biking, landscaping, and a wide variety of recreational activities.
616.493.0476kristin@mccahillgroup.com
Wellness Manager
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.
tim@mccahillgroup.com
Assistant Manager
At the core of Tim's training philosophy is development of cardiovascular fitness, while incorporating functional strength with dynamic movements. His model caters to a wide variety of clientele as it establishes the client's baseline ability, and builds on it systematically using scientifically proven modalities. Tim ensures his clients achieve their fullest potential and will challenge you to limits you didn't know were possible! Tim has been an employee of The McCahill Group since January 2005. He holds the positions of Fitness Specialist and Recreation Coordinator. Tim has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Exercise Science from Calvin College. He is certified through the American College of Sports Medicine as a Health and Fitness Specialist, and National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Corrective Exercise Specialist. Tim hails from Calgary Alberta, Canada, and has an extensive background in golf, ice hockey, and downhill skiing but enjoys playing any sport. He enjoys spending time with his wife, daugher Rebekah, and Son Elijah. During his downtime, he enjoys playing the guitar to his favorite rock songs, watching movies, and training Dutch, his German Shepherd
269.969.2130 ashley.picklo@wkkf.org
Site Manager - Kellogg Foundation
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.
Wellness Specialist - Kellogg Foundation
Even though Dawn’s first career was teaching Economics for 33 years, she has always been a fitness enthusiast. Over the years, her passion has manifested itself in a variety of forms ranging from running marathons to competing in body building competitions. Along the way, she has enjoyed sharing her passion by teaching fitness classes such as Group Power, Body Pump, Spin, Yoga, and others.
She believes the enthusiasm for health and wellness can be spread to everyone. Who doesn’t want a healthy lifestyle? All we need is a pathway to success. We can all make little changes that make a big difference. When we combine good nutrition with a fun, motivating exercise plan, that’s when we start to see positive results.
Dawn has certifications in YogaFit, Group Power, Spin and others. She is also a licensed instructor of CPR/AED/First Aid. What she enjoys doing most of all is traveling to warm places and teaching her passion at resorts. Yoga on the beach is her favorite!
Site Manager - Perrigo Wellness Center
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.
sara@mccahillgroup.com
Wellness Specialist
Sara Skar was born and raised in East Grand Rapids and graduated from Aquinas College with a degree in Exercise Science. During high school, she discovered her passion for fitness and nutrition and learning new ways that it can be used to promote a healthy lifestyle. During her time at Aquinas, she completed her internship with The McCahill Group and is excited to be back as a member of the team!
Sara is a big believer in using clean eating and exercise as a tool to improve not only physical wellness but mental and emotional health as well. She enjoys working with others to find creative ways to help people achieve their personal health goals and improve overall quality of life through healthy lifestyle practices. In her free time, she enjoys running, reading and spending time with family and friends.
Wellness Specialist
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!
Wellness Specialist & Health Coach
Maureen Carlomagno is a Wellness Specialist & Health Coach at one of our client locations in Charlotte, SC. Maureen is an enthusiastic advocate of integrated wellness, community engagement, and following your heart. She provides a unique and dynamic style of coaching that inspires clients to find their way to a healthier, happier life.
She has worked in the health and wellness industry for more than 10 years in the government, private, and non-profit sectors. She has a master's degree in public health from Boston University and is a Certified Health Education Specialist, a Certified Intrinsic Coach®, and a Certified Valuations Specialist (CVS-FR).
She serves on various committees in the Charlotte community and teaches healthy lifestyle classes at local partner organizations. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and participating in local wellness events.
wendy@mccahillgroup.com
Registered Dietitian
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.
nutrition@mccahillgroup.com
Registered Dietitian
Sarah specializes in innovative and realistic approaches to nutrition and wellness. She has created and instituted new programs at organizations varying from the Kent County Health Department, MSU medical school, and the YMCA. She enjoys communicating and discovering techniques to meet individual needs. Sarah has a passion for creating healthy and delicious meals easily duplicated in any home. Sarah’s interests include photography, gardening, playing the ukulele, and spending time with her husband and son.
616.787.7710nadine.karadsheh@amway.com
Program Coordinator - Amway Corporation
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.
616.787.7710 lacie.lind@contractor.farmersinsurance.com
Site Manager - Farmers Fitness Center
Lacie joined The McCahill Group in 2018 serving dual roles as a Fitness Specialist at Farmer’s Insurance as well as a Membership Coordinator for the Amway Corporation. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Grand Valley State University, which has helped her achieve her aspirations to build relationships and support individuals in need to take impactful steps towards their physical and mental well-being. Lacie has found herself fortunate to gain experience in multiple areas of the health and wellness field. She has served as a Group Exercise Instructor, a Personal Trainer, and a Cancer Wellness Coach.
In addition to her current duties, Lacie works as a gymnastics coach, demonstrating a passion for a sport she has participated in since a young age. Her love for the sport of gymnastics draws many parallels to her career selection, as both coaching pursuits require attentive mentoring and physical efficiency to help people reach their goals.
Outside of work, Lacie enjoys spending time outdoors, exploring Grand Rapids with her friends, and engaging in an active family life.
Membership Coordinator/Fitness Specialist: Amway/Farmers
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.
616-956-2156
Fitness Specialist - Farmers Fitness Center
Josh is a graduate of Grand Valley State University with a degree in Exercise Science and an emphasis in Health and Fitness Instruction. Josh is starting the process of becoming an American College of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer and he is dedicated to health and wellness education. He is passionate about assisting others to reach their personal fitness goals by helping people enjoy exercise instead of thinking of it as a chore. Josh is a firm believer in the phrase, ‘exercise is medicine,’ as consistent exercise can not only lead to better physical health but also mental and emotional benefits.
Outside of work, Josh enjoys playing baseball and disc golf, as well as watching college and professional baseball and hockey.
russ@sparkjoywellness.com
Health and Wellness Strategist
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.