Board of Directors
President
Lee E. Brown, EdD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, California
Email: leebrown@fullerton.edu
Dr. Lee Brown is a longtime National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) member and currently serves as the President. He is a Professor of Strength and Conditioning in the Department of Kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton where he performs research into the human neuromuscular adaptations to high velocity exercise. His extensive and impressive professional resume includes a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Florida Atlantic University and a Master's in Exercise Science from Florida Atlantic University.
Vice-President
Jeffrey R. Stout, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT, *D, FNSCA
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
Email: jrstout@ou.edu
Dr Jeff Stout is currently an Assistant Professor and Director of the Metabolic and Body Composition Laboratories in the Department of Health and Exercise Science at the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Stout has published over 70 research studies that focus on sports nutrition, exercise performance, muscle function and body composition. Furthermore, he has co-authored and co-edited 7 books on sports nutrition.
Secretary/Treasurer
Mike Nitka, MS, CSCS, *D, FNSCA, Institutional Strength and Conditioning Professional
Muskego High School
Muskego, WI
Email: mikenitka@wi.rr.com
Coach Mike Nitka has been a member of the NSCA since 1985. His NSCA volunteer service includes the Conference Committee, Chairman of the High School SIG, and Column Editor of the NSCA Journal’s High School Column; he has been a member of three Strategic Planning Committees as well. As an instructor of Physical Education at Muskego High School in Muskego, WI for the past 31 years, he has earned his Masters degree from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse and has earned the NSCA Fellow distinction.
Board Member
Diane Vives, MS, CSCS, *D
Vives Training Systems
Austin, TX
Email: dv@vives-ctl.com
Ms. Diane Vives is the owner of Vives Training Systems in Austin, TX where she coaches a number of professional and elite level athletes and serves as a member of the Sports Science Committee for the United States Tennis Association. Her NSCA volunteer experience includes stints as a Florida State Director and Regional Coordinator.
Board Member
Juan Carlos Santana, MEd, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
Institute of Human Performance
Boca Raton, Florida
Email: jcs@opsfit.com
Mr. Juan Carlos Santana is the Director of the Institute of Human Performance in Boca Raton, Florida. His vast experiences in volunteer positions for the NSCA (Florida State Director, member of the Conference Committee, and Chair of the Sport-Specific Conference Committee) have provided him with an insight into the NSCA that few can claim. Mr. Santana is one of the most dynamic and respected presenters in the industry.
Board Member
Lymperis "Perry" Koziris, PhD, CSCS, *D, NSCA-CPT, *D, FNSCA
Koziris Fitness Solutions
Montreal, QC, Canada
Email: lpk@kozirisfitness.com
Dr. Perry Koziris is the owner of Koziris Fitness Solutions, consulting and training a variety of clients. Formerly an Associate Professor at the University of North Texas, he now teaches courses in McGill University’s Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education in Montreal. Dr. Koziris earned his PhD in Exercise Science from Penn State University. He is a longtime NSCA member (1985), has extensive volunteer service (e.g., Nominations Committee, Research Committee, SCJ Column Editor), and was honored with the Young Investigator Award.
Board Member
G. Gregory Haff, PhD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
West Virginia University
MorganTown, WV
Email: ghaff@hsc.wvu.edu
Dr. G. Gregory Haff is currently an Assistant Professor at West Virginia University School of Medicine in their Department of Human Performance. He received his MS in Exercise Science from Appalachian State University and his PhD in Education with a Concentration in Exercise Physiology from University of Kansas. Dr. Haff served on the NSCA Research Committee from 2000 – 2006, and is a current NSCA Fellow.
Board Member
John P. McCarthy PhD, PT, CSCS,*D Sports Medicine Professional Board Member
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
Email: mccarthy@uab.edu
Dr. John McCarthy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Alabama at Birmingham where he conducts research on neuromuscular, metabolic, and performance adaptations to resistance exercise and teaches exercise physiology and clinical exercise courses. He is a long time member of the NSCA with an extensive volunteer service record (e.g., Wisconsin State Director, member of Education and Conference Committees). He also serves on editorial boards for the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research and the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy.
Public Member
Karen Ballek, PhD
Effectiveness Associates
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Email: kballek@mindspring.com
Dr. Karen Ballek is a senior consultant with Effectiveness Associates with 30 years of experience as a teacher, school principal, college professor, business owner, consultant, trainer, and coach. Dr. Ballek currently serves as an adjunct professor at Denver University and the University of Colorado, teaching graduate courses in leadership, dispute resolution, and community building. She has consulted and provided training in businesses, non-profit organizations, city, county, and state level governmental agencies, community groups, sports associations, school districts, and higher education.