Life Time, Inc. is a chain of health clubs in the United States and Canada.

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Life Time

Parham Javaheri is the EVP & Chief Property Development Officer at [Life Time](/org/life-time). Parham has over 17 years of experience in the engineering and construction industry. Parham started their career as a project manager at Alliant Engineering, Inc. where they coordinated with clients and project teams on commercial and residential developments. Parham has also worked on projects ranging from 2 to 80 acres, including Walgreens, [Best Buy](/org/best-buy), [Life Time](/org/life-time) Fitness, and residential developments in Minnesota, Ohio, Iowa, Arizona, and Colorado.

Parham Javaheri holds a Bachelors in Civil Engineering and Applied Mathematics from [McGill University](/org/mcgill-university).

Their manager is Bahram Akradi, Chairman, CEO & Founder. Parham Javaheri works with James O'Reilly - President, [Life Time](/org/life-time) Work, Jeff Zwiefel - COO, and Mike Kaiman - SVP, Construction.

Parham Javaheri

Thomas (Tom) E. Bergmann joined the company in February 2016 as President and Chief Financial Officer. Following his decision to retire from the Company effective December 31, 2022, Bergmann relinquished his Chief Financial Officer role on August 28, 2022. He will remain President to support the transition to the Company’s newly appointed Chief Financial Officer through the end of 2022. Prior to Life Time, Bergmann served as Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer at Amsted Industries, Inc. from 2009 to February 2016. He was previously employed as Chief Financial Officer for Harley-Davidson, Inc. from 2006-2009 and also served as Interim President for Harley-Davidson Financial Services during 2008 to 2009. Prior to 2006, Bergmann was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Executive Vice President and Interim Chief Executive Officer for USF Corporation from 2004 to 2005; Vice President and Controller and Vice President, Finance and Services by Sears, Roebuck & Co. from 2002 to 2003; Vice President and Treasurer for The St. Paul Companies, Inc. from 1999 to 2002. Tom has also held senior global finance roles at Johnson & Johnson from 1995 to 1999 and at Honeywell, Inc. from 1988-1995. Bergmann has a B.A. in Business Administration and Accounting from the University of St. Thomas, and a Masters in Management from Northwestern University.

Tom Bergmann

Eric Buss is the Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at [Life Time](/org/life-time). Eric has been with the company since 1999, and in their current role, they are responsible for the financial planning and analysis, treasury, taxation, and investor relations functions. Prior to [Life Time](/org/life-time), Eric was an Associate at Faegre & Benson LLP from 1996 to 1999 and a Staff Auditor at Arthur Andersen & Co. from 1990 to 1993.

Eric Buss attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus in Accounting and Finance. Eric then went on to attend the University of Wisconsin Law School, earning their Juris Doctorate.

Their manager is Bahram Akradi, Chairman, CEO & Founder. They are on a team with Rj Singh - EVP & Chief Digital Officer, Jeff Zwiefel - COO, and Jason Thunstrom - SVP, Public Relations.

Eric Buss

Mike Kaiman is the SVP of Construction at Life Time. Mike previously worked at Turner Construction Company for over 28 years, where they most recently served as Vice President - San Antonio.

Mike Kaiman graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from the [University of Cincinnati](/org/university-of-cincinnati). Mike is certified by AGC of America in CM - Lean.

Mike Kaiman reports to Bahram Akradi, Chairman, CEO & Founder. Some of their coworkers include Steven Larson Jr. - SVP, Club Operations, Eric Buss - EVP, Chief Administrative Officer, and Joe Gallagher - SVP, Corporate Concierge & New Club Openings.

Mike Kaiman

Robert (Bob) Houghton joined the company in August 2022 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to that, he served as Senior Vice President – Finance at United Natural Foods, Inc., a North American distributor of natural and conventional grocery and non-food products, from May 2020 to August 2022. Mr. Houghton was previously employed as Vice President – Corporate Finance and as Treasurer and Vice President – Investor Relations for C.H. Robinson, a third-party logistics company providing supply chain solutions, from 2018 to April 2020, and as Controller – General Industrial Division for Sherwin-Williams from 2017 to 2018. Prior to 2017, Mr. Houghton served in various financial and leadership roles for Valspar from 2015 to 2017, General Mills from 1999 to 2015 and International Paper Company from 1993 to 1999. Mr. Houghton has a B.S.B.A. in Finance from Washington University in St. Louis and an M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management.

Robert Houghton

Bryan Janowiec

Steven Larson Jr.

Mr. Small has served as a member of the board of directors since January 2020. Mr. Small is a Senior Investment Leader at Partners Group (USA) Inc., a global private markets firm, where he has worked since September 2014. From January 2005 to March 2011, Mr. Small was a private equity transactor focusing on emerging markets at CVC International.

Andres Small

Mr. Lasher has served as a member of the board of directors since August 2015. Mr. Lasher is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Quantum Capital Partners, a private investment firm based in Tampa, Florida, where he has worked since 1998. He was formerly Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lifestyle Family Fitness, a fitness chain with 55 locations, from September 2010 to July 2012. Mr. Lasher co-founded and served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of National Business Solutions, Inc. (NBS), a professional employer organization based in St. Petersburg, Florida. In August 1996, NBS was acquired by Paychex, Inc. and Mr. Lasher remained as Chief Executive Officer of the Paychex PEO division until June 1997. Mr. Lasher began his professional career in public accounting with KPMG Peat Marwick. Mr. Lasher currently serves on the board of directors of Northern Oil & Gas (NYSE: NOG).

Stuart Lasher

Mr. Landau has served as a member of the board of directors since June 2015. Mr. Landau is the Managing Partner of LNK Partners, a private equity firm focused on building consumer and retail businesses, which he co-founded in 2005.

David Landau

Mr. Hackwell has served as a member of the board of directors since June 2015. Mr. Hackwell is a Partner at TPG, a global alternative asset firm, and an affiliate of the Company, where he co-leads the Consumer group. Mr. Hackwell joined TPG in 2006. He was involved in TPG’s investments in Adare Pharmaceuticals, Aptalis Pharma, Arden Group (Gelson’s), AV Homes, Norwegian Cruise Line, Playa Hotels & Resorts, and Taylor Morrison, including serving as a director of Playa Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ: PLYA).

Paul Hackwell

Mr. Galashan has served as a member of the board of directors since March 2015. Mr. Galashan is a partner of LGP, an affiliate of the Company. Mr. Galashan joined LGP in 2002. Prior to joining LGP, he worked in the Investment Banking Division of Credit Suisse First Boston (formerly DLJ) in their Los Angeles office. Mr. Galashan currently serves on the board of directors of The Container Store (NYSE: TCS), USHG Acquisition Corp (NYSE: HUGS), and Mister Car Wash, Inc. (NYSE: MCW), and previously served on the board of directors for BJ’s Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ).

J. Kristofer Galashan

Mr. Danhakl has served as a member of the board of directors since June 2015. Mr. Danhakl is the Managing Partner of LGP, an affiliate of the Company. Mr. Danhakl joined LGP in 1995. Previously, Mr. Danhakl was a Managing Director in the Los Angeles office of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette (“DLJ”). Prior to DLJ, Mr. Danhakl was a Vice President in corporate finance at Drexel Burnham Lambert, Inc. Mr. Danhakl currently serves on the board of directors of IQVIA (NYSE: IQV) and Mister Car Wash, Inc. (NYSE: MCW).

John G. Danhakl

Mr. Coslet has served as a member of the board of directors since June 2015. Mr. Coslet is a Senior Partner of TPG, a global alternative asset firm and an affiliate of the Company, where he has worked since 1993. Prior to joining TPG, he worked at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, and before that, at Drexel Burnham Lambert, where he started his career. Mr. Coslet previously served on the board of directors of IQVIA Holdings Inc. (NYSE: IQV) and PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WOOF). He currently serves on the board of directors of Cushman & Wakefield plc (NYSE: CWK).

Jonathan Coslet

Ms. Coallier has served as a member of the board of directors since July 2022. Ms. Coallier is a Trustee and Board of Health President for the Township of South Orange Village, New Jersey, and lead Trustee for the Township’s Community Care & Justice program. She has worked with the Township since 2019. From 1998 to 2017, Ms. Coallier was a partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers (“PwC”), multinational professional services and accounting firm. Prior to PwC, Ms. Coallier held roles at the Securities and Exchange Commission, Coopers & Lybrand, and Grant Thornton.

Donna Coallier

Mr. Alsfine has served as a member of the board of directors since July 2019. Mr. Alsfine is a Senior Advisor to MSD Capital, L.P. (“MSD Capital”), an investment firm formed to manage the capital of Michael Dell and his family. Until December 2020, Mr. Alsfine was a Partner at MSD Capital. Mr. Alsfine joined MSD Capital in 2002 as an analyst focusing on investing in public equity securities and subsequently became the portfolio manager of a large, concentrated public equity portfolio. Mr. Alsfine became a Partner of MSD Capital in February 2014. Prior to joining MSD Capital, Mr. Alsfine worked at TG Capital Corp, a single-family investment office investing across all asset classes, McKinsey & Company, and accounting firm Fisher Hoffman Stride. Mr. Alsfine is currently a member of the board of directors of Asbury Automotive Group Inc. (NYSE: ABG) and Party City Holdings Corp (NYSE: PRTY). He is also an independent director of CC Neuberger Principal Holdings II (NYSE: PRPB), a special purpose acquisition company.

Joel Alsfine

Ms. Almendares has served as a member of the board of directors since April 2021. Ms. Almendares is currently a product executive at Facebook, where she has worked since May 2020. Prior to Facebook, she was the Vice President of Global Expansion at Intuit from 2018 to 2020, Chief Executive Officer of Intuit Payments from 2017 to 2019, and Vice President of Payments Segment Leader from 2017 to 2018. From 2014 to 2016, she served as Chief Product Officer of OkCupid, leading the company through its initial public offering as part of the Match Group. She previously served on the board of directors of Inuit Mexico (NASDAQ: INTU).

Jimena Almendares

James O'Reilly is the current President of Life Time Work. James has also been an Entrepreneur in Residence at Coriolis Ventures, and has experience in commercial real estate, having worked at Tungsten Properties and Tungsten Partners. James began their career as an intern at NCB Group.



Some of their coworkers include Tom Bergmann - President, Amber Mcmillan - SVP, Fitness & Weight Loss, and Eric Buss - EVP, Chief Administrative Officer. Their manager is Bahram Akradi, Chairman, CEO & Founder.

James O'Reilly

Amber Mcmillan is the SVP, Fitness & Weight Loss at [Life Time](/org/life-time). Amber has over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry. Amber started their career as a Consumer Brand Manager at [Life Time](/org/life-time) Fitness in 2001. In this role, they were responsible for developing and executing marketing plans to drive brand awareness and sales. In December 2003, they were promoted to Sr. Manager, Product Development & Category Management. In this role, they were responsible for strategic planning, and oversight responsibility for nutritional product sales. Amber also managed [Life Time](/org/life-time) Fitness private label products in conjunction with lead scientific advisors and key contract manufactures. In June 2007, they were promoted to their current position of SVP, Fitness & Weight Loss. In this role, they are responsible for leading the development and execution of the company’s fitness and weight loss strategy.

Amber Mcmillan received a B.S. in Exercise Physiology from [Truman State University](/org/truman-state-university) and an MBA in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies from Brandman University.

Amber Mcmillan works with James O'Reilly - President, [Life Time](/org/life-time) Work, Jeff Zwiefel - COO, and Steven Larson Jr. - SVP, Club Operations. Their manager is Bahram Akradi, Chairman, CEO & Founder.

Amber McMillan

Ali Yanez

Alicia Kockler

Joe Gallagher is the Senior Vice President of Corporate Concierge & New Club Openings at [Life Time](/org/life-time). Joe has been with [Life Time](/org/life-time) Fitness since August 2002, where they started as the Senior Director of Web Sales. In their current role, Joe is responsible for corporate concierge services and new club openings. Joe has been instrumental in the growth and success of [Life Time](/org/life-time), and they continue to be a valuable asset to the company.

Joe Gallagher has a degree in Exercise Science from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Joe also has a degree in Exercise Science from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

Joe Gallagher works with James O'Reilly - President, [Life Time](/org/life-time) Work, Bryan Janowiec - SVP, Facility Operations, and John Brennan - SVP, [Human Capital](/org/human-capital). Joe Gallagher reports to Bahram Akradi, Chairman, CEO & Founder.

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