Directors
Margaret Hewitt-Zaitlin, BA/BPE, Executive DirectorMargaret’s (Maggie) leadership experiences began in Ontario – working as camp counsellor, Red Cross Swimming Instructor, Royal Lifesaving Lifeguard and youth leader for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada (who provided a university scholarship, instructional employment and an opportunity to write a national program resource). In 1976 Margaret moved to the West Coast and has enjoyed a variety of work experiences including: Program Director, Burnaby Boys and Girls Clubs; Aquatics/Sports Director, Vancouver YWCA; Educator, Capilano College Fitness Leadership Program; Director, Holiday Inn Health Club; and Recreation Director, Vancouver Jewish Community Centre. In 1983 she founded the Total Training Centre Ltd (TTC) and in 1993 changed the company’s name to Canadian Fitness Education Services Ltd. (CFES). Margaret is one of Canada's pioneer leaders. Her initiatives and accomplishments include: originator of national Waterfit and Adult Learn to Swim Instructor certification (1979-1983); founding member of BCRPA Fitness Branch Board of Directors and member of numerous committees establishing the current provincial Fitness Leadership Registration program (1980-1990); member of the Aetna Canada Swimfit national committee; and originator/program director of fourteen fitness, nutrition and waterfit conferences between 1980 and 1990 -- drawing 5500+ professionals. From 1985 to date Margaret has initiated, written, hired authors, published, taught and distributed her original and specialized fitness leadership modular courses in fitness knowledge (originator of the Fitness Knowledge home study program recognized by the BCRPA in 1989); waterfit; two levels of weight training; group fitness and seniors instructor courses and educator certification courses across Canada. In 1987 Margaret introduced her vision of a comprehensive fitness leadership organization that would unite fitness participants and professionals into a “family” network that nurtures, educates and inspires positive results for all involved. Margaret together with her staff, Board of Advisors and certified leaders will bring this vision to full fruition, establishing a longstanding and credible company that will truly make a healthy difference in people’s lives. |
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Morrie Zaitlin Manager IT & Media, Corporate Secretary, BAMorrie manages print and digital media production and distribution as well as office administration for CFES in Summerland, BC. Morrie is a former journalist, daily newspaper managing editor and publisher, community affairs television talk show host, corporate media relations officer and speech writer. Morrie is a recreational skier, works out three days a week in the weight room and on the eliptical and has been practicing martial arts for more than 30 years -- with a black belt in karate. He has a BA from McGill University.
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Lynn Collins Membership & Certification, MScLynn has worked with CFES since Jan 2011. Her first project was to create the new CFES Webstore which opened to the public in Aug 2011. Lynn is responsible for Membership and Certification and helps Maggie and Morrie with all the daily administrative work that keeps CFES functioning and growing. Keeping fit has always been a priority for Lynn and she's excited to help CFES launch new programs and projects to promote health and wellness across Canada and throughout the world. Lynn graduated from Oregon State University with a Masters in Marine Resource Management. She worked for several years in Israel, Bolivia and Thailand initiating fish culture projects with Food for the Hungry Int'l. After marrying, she managed guest houses in Uganda, France, and then beautiful British Columbia. She's home schooled her three children.
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Scott McMillan Membership & Certification, MScScott started work with CFES in 2011 with building the new website and fitness directories. His current role is to support CFES membership services and future web development. He also owns and operates Factor9Coaching.com which is a personal and online coaching service for triathletes, runners, cyclists and swimmers. Prior to coaching, he worked with Adidas in Portland, Oregon as a Research Engineer and later as a Running Product Manager. He has a Master of Science Degree in Exercise and Sport Science with a Biomechanics core. He took his Bachelor of Kinesiology in Biomechanics at the University of Calgary. After his Bachelor degree he worked as a Fitness Coordinator, Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach and as a Personal Trainer before going on to start his masters work. Scott's first love was hockey. After not getting the call from the NHL, he discovered triathlons. He has competed in over 12 Ironmans and has qualified for the Ironman Hawaii World Championships five times as an amateur athlete.
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Monica Todesco Webstore DirectorMonica has worked in the fitness industry since 2007. She is a certified Weight trainer, Personal Trainer, Osteofit Instructor, and Supervisor of Fitness Leaders in Aquafit. She is currently taking a Health and Fitness Certificate at SFU. Monica teaches aquafit, personal training and osteofit as well as personal training in the water. She also conducts various seminars to assist instructors and clients on how to maximize their workouts. |
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