September 20, 2021

Meet Jon!

Jon Locke- Facility Maintenance

Hometown: Bay City, MI

A bit about me:

I grew up in Bay City, MI and went to Bay City Western High where I played basketball and track (discus and middle distance runner). For college, I attended CMU and majored in psychology. After college, I moved to the Detroit area and worked for Pepsi Beverages Company for many years. Now, I’m currently living in Plymouth!

Favorite Movie:

There are many but Forrest Gump has a bit of everything!

Favorite Sports Team:

Detroit Tigers and the MSU Spartans

Favorite Cheat Meal:

The always delicious pizza

Biggest Fear:

It’s a cliché, but public speaking

Hidden Talent:

Sadly I don’t really have one except that I can reach things on really high shelves for people at the grocery store 🙂

Bucket List:

Travel as much of the world as possible, cage dive with great white sharks, and spend at least a year traveling the country in an RV

When I’m not at AFS:

I’m spending time with friends and family, going to concerts and sporting events, doing lots and lots of cycling, finding projects around the house to keep me busy, traveling whenever possible, and the more than occasional Netflix binge.

Why I chose to work at AFS:

I live really close by and wanted to join a team that is making a difference in peoples’ lives! AFS also keeps me motivated to maintain and improve on a healthy lifestyle!

About the Author:

Mike Stack

Michael Stack is the founder & CEO of Applied Fitness Solutions and Frontline Fitness Pros. He is a faculty lecturer for the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology. He is also the creator and the host of the Wellness Paradox Podcast, produced in conjunction with University of Michigan.

Michael is an exercise physiologist by training and a health entrepreneur, health educator, and fitness industry advocate by trade. He is dedicated to enhancing the standard of practice of, and advocating for, fitness and wellness professionals to ensure they become an essential constituent in the healthcare delivery system.

With a career spanning over three decades in fitness, health, and wellness Michael has a deep knowledge of exercise physiology, health/wellness coaching, lifestyle interventions to mitigate chronic disease and leadership. He is credentialed through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as an Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP), Exercise is Medicine practitioner (ASCM-EIM), and a Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist (ACSM-PAPHS). Michael is a National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and a CDC Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) Lifestyle Coach.

Michael received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology in 2004 and is currently a Master’s of Public Health (MPH) candidate at University of Michigan, with a specific concentration in health behavior and health education.

Michael is a board of directors’ member for the Physical Activity Alliance and Michigan Fitness Clubs Association. He sits on the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology Alumni Board of Governors. Michael is an expert curriculum reviewer for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Finally, he is a member of the executive leadership team for American Heart Association’s Heart Walk.

Michael lectures nationally for several health/fitness certification and continuing educations, including; IHRSA, the Medical Fitness Association, the National Strength & Conditioning Association, and SCW Fitness.