Staff Bios

Rick Opton - Owner

Rick has lived in Jupiter since 1992. Prior to owning Loggerhead Fitness Rick was a Senior Sales executive working in the technology sector. Rick got his start with health clubs when he sold, installed and trained nearly 200 club owners around the country on ClubRunner software--industry specific software designed just for health clubs.

Corinn Raffel - General Manager

Corinn has made a successful career in the health and fitness industry for the past several years by using her management and customer service skills. As General Manager at Loggerhead Fitness she handles business as well as assists members with their fitness goals.

Rick Minichino - GM Personal Training

Certifications: M.S. CSCS, NSCA-CPT Rick is from NJ and has a B.S. in Biology and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology at FAU with a specialization in strength and conditioning. Rick is NSCA certified and enjoys working with clients of all ages exercise backgrounds

Maryhelen Rizzo - Front Desk

Maryhelen moved to Jupiter seven years ago from New York with her family. A Licensed Real Estate Consultant and Property Management Specialist, she brings with her a nutritional and medical background of over fifteen years as well.

Rachel Boylen - Front Desk

Rachel joined the club in 2008 after recently moving from Ohio. She has adopted a healthy lifestyle since becoming a member of the Loggerhead Fitness team and looks forward to helping and encouraging others with their physical fitness goals.

Jo Wood - Front Desk

Jo was born in Argentina to a Swedish father and an American mother. She is married to an Englishman and has 2 daughters. Jo taught aerobics whilst attending university and she developed and managed two of London England's most prestigious health and fitness clubs.

Gary Pinder - Front Desk

A graduate of the Citadel he has an impressive resume that includes being a USAF Fighter Pilot and commander of a USAF reserve F4 squadron. He is recently retired after a 31 year career with Delta Airlines. Gary is a fitness enthusiast and works part-time.

Lisa Welch - Front Desk

Lisa is originally from Maryland and moved to Jupiter in 1991. She met her husband at Loggerhead Beach and raised her five kids “Brady Bunch” style. She has worked as a full time lifeguard at the Jupiter Island Club for 13 years.

Jeff Holland - Front Desk

Jeff is a Sales Manager and he has worked part time at Loggerhead since 2005. He uses his fitness knowledge to keep physically fit and help motivate others.

Jacquelyne Smith - Front Desk

Jacquelyn is degreed in Interior Design, Business Administration/Management, Certified Public Manager, Certified Events & Special Projects Management and an education in physical fitness training. She has been with Loggerhead Fitness since September 2005.