About The Spotter
The Spotter is a social wellness company devoted to connecting New Yorkers with health and support seldom found in major cities. Through our searchable workout buddy system, advice from local experts and innovative fitness programs, we provide users the tools to identify and overcome their specific barriers to health and fitness.
Both online and offline, we seek to build a shared sense of well being and community through education and outreach. We encourage readers to browse our testimonial section to learn more about frequent offline educational and social events and our involvement with local charitable causes.
In order to offer expert information, the Spotter community is populated by an experienced advisory board of local experts as well as a team of seasoned health writers and bloggers covering topics from exercise and nutrition to local issues and where to eat and relax.
Whether your goal is tone up, slim down or learn more about a specific topic, we provide the information and motivation to fit health in to your daily routine. We take pride in the opportunity to grow to fit your needs and we encourage you to contact us with your feedback, and suggestions.
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Executive Committee
Jim Kelly
As a practicing attorney specializing in civil litigation, Jim Kelly honed his prowess in the courtroom through a lifetime of physical fitness. Starting with little league baseball, Jim quickly developed the commitment, hard work and dedication required by team sports. By high school, Jim lettered in basketball, football and baseball and was awarded a scholarship to play football at the
University of
Florida . At this level he was introduced to advanced weight training and aerobics which he would later impart to his son Chris. Today, he continues to serve as an example through regular strength training, running and as a spotter to his son—who couldn’t have done this without him.
Chris Kelly, NASM CPT, NSCA CSCS
Chris Kelly is an experienced personal trainer, fitness journalist, and the owner and operator of CK Wellness, a fitness and nutritional consulting firm located in
Manhattan, New York .
At the age of two, Chris Kelly’s first introduction to fitness was serving as marathon coach for his Mom — a decorated runner. Since then, Chris has gone on to compete in numerous sports on a high school and collegiate level. Chris has over 8 years of experience in fitness, and holds fitness certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), and the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Chris is also certified in Sports Nutrition with the International Society of Sports Nutrition and a Holistic Health Counselor through the American Association of drugless Practitioners.
As the editor of the Spotter, Chris has written extensively on fitness, healthcare, and nutrition. Chris’s health and fitness writing has also appeared in numerous publications including Exercise for Men, Prevention, Health, and The Boston Globe.
Aashish Sharma
Aashish always had a vision to create a fitness oriented social networking site – one which not only provides online tools for a healthy living but also creates a close knit community of people passionate about fitness who can offer support and motivation to others.
With over four years of experience in entrepreneurial, management and technical positions, Aashish brings a breadth of expertise to Spotter. He also holds a keen interest in the non-profit domain and has worked with various non-profit organizations including Rotary International and Meals on Wheels (MOWAA).
As the COO of Spotter, he oversees Spotter’s day-to-day operations, website development and strategic partnerships.
Aashish holds a Masters from Columbia University and a Bachelor’s from IIT Bombay.
He currently works at a financial services firm in Manhattan.
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