Curtis Christopherson

Accomplished business executive and leader with over two decades of experience in the health and fitness industry, specializing in managing operations and leading multi-unit premium brick-and-mortar expansion. Demonstrated expertise in strategic growth, cultivating elite teams, and forging impactful partnerships, resulting in sustained revenue acceleration and market expansion. Recognized thought leader with featured insights in prestigious publications including Forbes, The Globe and Mail, and SGB Magazine.

• Carver's Policy Governance Certification | The Governance Coach
• A Culture of Excellence & Brand Differentiating Service | The Ritz-Carlton Hotel
• True Colors Master Facilitator Certification | True Colors International Functional
• Movement Screen Level I & II Certification | Functional Movement Systems
• Four Seasons Onboarding Program Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

• Named "Canada's Top Trainer" in 2020 by Impact Magazine.
• Business Person of the Year in 2016 awarded by the Surrey Board of Trade.
• Finalist for the Ernst and Young Canadian Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2010.
• Petro Canada Olympic Torch Scholarship Award in 1999.
• Built and scaled Innovative Fitness to become North America's largest network of premium personal training studios.
• Raised over $6 million for local and National charities including $1 million for Juvenile Diabetes through a cross-country cycling event.

• Canadian National Water Polo Team Athlete | 07/1997 - 05/2002
• Completed 17 marathons | 10/2003 – 12/2015
• Summited Mt. Kilimanjaro and Machu Picchu
• Ran 100 Miles across the Sahara Desert and 225 Kms across Costa Rica
• Cycled across Canada (Halifax to Vancouver) and Australia (Canes to Melbourne)

• YPO BC, Executive Board Member, 09/2019, Present, Global leadership community of more than 35,000 members in 150 countries, driving significant impact through shared leadership principles and experiences.
• Sources BC, Board Member, 10/2023, Present, International accredited, community-based, not-for-profit multi-service agency, providing essential support and resources to individuals and families across the Lower Mainland, Northern British Columbia, and Vancouver Island.
• Water Polo West, Board Member, 09/2023, Present, British Columbia's official Provincial Sports Organization for water polo, collaborating with partner organizations to provide leadership and support to water polo clubs in BC.
• Surrey Board of Trade, Board Member, 04/2017, 03/2019, A city-building organization representing over 6,000 member contacts and over 60,000 employees, advocating for businesses and driving economic growth in the region.
• Peninsula Community Foundation, Past President, Board Member, 01/2008, 10/2022, The community foundation was established to help individuals and groups make an ongoing difference in their community, providing funding to existing groups in the Semiahmoo Peninsula.