SCHOLAR PROFILES Scholars are listed alphabetically by last name.
Five sports and fitness professionals have been named to the class of 2017 Future Industry Leaders Scholarship Program. This competitive, applicationbased scholarship program provides complimentary SFIA Industry Leaders Summit registration and is an unmatched learning and networking opportunity. Eligible applicants were required to be under 40 years old, currently work for an SFIA corporate or non-profit member company and have executive “C” level aspirations. All applicants were asked to provide their vision for the future of the sports and fitness industry and how they intend to contribute to that vision. This year’s class includes:
BEN BLOOMFIELD
Account Manager & Sales Analyst, Akervall Technologies, Inc. (SISU Mouth Guards) Ben Bloomfield began his career in the sports and fitness industry as an intern with SISU Mouth Guards in late 2014. After graduating in June of 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business and Psychology from Kalamazoo College, Ben went on to advance his role with SISU. After spending one year in a supportive position as an administrative sales assistant, Ben now works as an account manager and sales analyst for Akervall Technologies, parent company for SISU Mouth Guards and SOVA Night Guards. Ben is passionate about new product development, organizational efficiency, and directional growth.
MICHELLE GONZALEZ
Account Executive, Iron Grip Barbell Company
Account Executive at Iron Grip Barbell Co. - Central & Eastern US, Canada, Mexico, Central & South America at Iron Grip Barbell Co. Michelle was born and raised in Orange County, California and attended Washington State University. She was a competitive track and field athlete and worked as an Athletic Trainer for the University while attaining her Kinesiology degree. Upon graduating college she pursued her passion to work in healthcare and served as the Corporate Wellness Consultant for Sunnyside Community Hospital in Washington. After moving back to California she pursued a career in nutraceutical sales for Metagenics where Michelle was awarded the Circle of Excellence. Her love of health
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