Flynn Planet Fitness
EST IN 2023
Flynn Planet Fitness By the Numbers
SNAPSHOT OF WHERE WE ARE NOW
Flynn Group entered the Planet Fitness system in 2023 with the acquisition of 37 clubs. This was our first step outside of restaurants and demonstrates the potential for us to grow more broadly across consumer-facing franchise businesses.
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Flynn Planet Fitness Leadership
PREMIER ZONE
We strive to hire only the best, starting with our leadership. Our leaders within Flynn Fitness have over 200+ years of experience in the service industry. Together they’ve been a valued partner in the Planet Fitness system for 25+ years.
Stan holds a finance degree from Bentley University and participated in both of Bentley\u2019s football and baseball programs in the nineties. <\/p>\n","linkedin":"","twitter":""})' href="#">
Stan DeMartinis Jr. serves as President and Founder of Flynn Planet Fitness. Stan started in the Fitness industry in 1993, operating his family\u2019s World Gym in East Boston, Massachusetts. In 2007, the World Gym was converted into a Planet Fitness, which started their family\u2019s exposure to the Planet Fitness brand. He now oversees a portfolio of Planet Fitness locations in the Massachusetts and Georgia markets. Stan has extensive experience in the fitness industry, bringing insight and knowledge to the PF system. Stan is a Founding Board Member of the Planet Fitness Independent Franchise Association (PFIFA) and serves on the Board of Directors of the Planet Fitness Independent Franchise Council (PFIFC). He has previously served as the council\u2019s Executive Committee President and Immediate Past-President. <\/p>\nStan holds a finance degree from Bentley University and participated in both of Bentley\u2019s football and baseball programs in the nineties. <\/p>\n","linkedin":"","twitter":""})' href="#">Stanley DeMartinis Jr.
President, Founder of Flynn Planet Fitness
Sal holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Outside of work, Sal serves as an active member on the Board of Directors of The Salesian Boys & Girls Club of East Boston.\u202f <\/p>\n","linkedin":"","twitter":""})' href="#">
Sal serves as VP of Construction and has worked in the fitness industry since 1993, operating his family\u2019s World Gym in East Boston, Massachusetts. In 2007, the World Gym was converted into a Planet Fitness which started their family\u2019s exposure to the Planet Fitness brand. Since then, Sal has designed and overseen construction, remodels, and re-equips of additional locations in Georgia and Massachusetts.\u202f Sal\u2019s extensive experience in both the fitness, construction and engineering fields has amplified his development of best practices to become a successful multi-state franchisee, and a resource to both Planet Fitness Headquarters and other franchisees in the Planet Fitness system.\u202f <\/p>\nSal holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Outside of work, Sal serves as an active member on the Board of Directors of The Salesian Boys & Girls Club of East Boston.\u202f <\/p>\n","linkedin":"","twitter":""})' href="#">Salvatore DeMartinis
VP of Construction
Stella serves as Vice President of Operations for Flynn Fitness and has worked with Brand President and Founder Stanley DeMarinis, Jr. since 1992. As VP of Operations, she is responsible for all levels of functions for the clubs to operate daily.\u202f Direct reports include Directors of Operations, Director of Facilities, and Director of Quality Control.\u202f Prior to becoming VP of Operations, Stella grew with the Planet Fitness brand since 2007 in Georgia and Massachusetts, handling all aspects of the business including Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, and Construction.\u202f Additionally, she worked with Stan at World Gym, after a career in Restaurant Management. <\/p>\n","linkedin":"","twitter":""})' href="#">Stella Giangregorio
VP of Operations
John holds a B.S. in Accounting from University of Massachusetts. <\/p>\n","linkedin":"","twitter":""})' href="#">
John serves as SVP at Flynn Fitness setting priorities and aligning the leadership team while reporting directly to Brand President and Founder Stanley DeMartinis, Jr. John began his career as the Controller of Alder Partners and served as CFO prior to taking the role of SVP and Integrator. Prior to entering the fitness industry John spent several years in the biotech and medical device industries in finance and accounting roles of increasing responsibilities. <\/p>\nJohn holds a B.S. in Accounting from University of Massachusetts. <\/p>\n","linkedin":"","twitter":""})' href="#">John Kalinowski
Senior VP
Kass serves on the Store Development Committee and Small Market Strategy Committee of the Planet Fitness Independent Franchisee Council (PFIFC).\u202f She has a B.A. in Communication from the University of New Hampshire.\u202f <\/p>\n","linkedin":"","twitter":""})' href="#">
Kass serves as the Vice President of Development and has worked within the Planet Fitness brand since 2013, supporting Corporate and Franchise store development efforts in various regions of the US and Canada.\u202f She is responsible for expanding the growth of the business through real estate market planning, site selection and deal negotiation for new stores, as well as upholding the Corporately contracted requirements for CAPEX reinvestments.\u202f Prior to joining Flynn, Kass served as the Regional Director of Real Estate for the Northeast and Eastern Canada regions at Planet Fitness Headquarters, focusing on Corporate & Franchise new store development. <\/p>\nKass serves on the Store Development Committee and Small Market Strategy Committee of the Planet Fitness Independent Franchisee Council (PFIFC).\u202f She has a B.A. in Communication from the University of New Hampshire.\u202f <\/p>\n","linkedin":"","twitter":""})' href="#">Kass McInnis
VP of Development
Prior to joining Flynn Fitness, Chris was the CFO at NGP Management LLC, which owns and operates 120 Dunkin\u2019 franchises throughout New England, and the VP of Finance at Audacy Inc, which is a large media company based in Philadelphia. <\/p>\n
Chris holds a B.S. in Finance from Villanova University and an MBA from Babson College. <\/p>\n","linkedin":"","twitter":""})' href="#">
Chris serves as the Vice President of Finance for Flynn Fitness. He is responsible for strategic planning and analysis as well as management of the finance and accounting operations. Chris has worked for the Brand President and Founder, Stanley DeMartinis, since 2022 when he was hired as CFO of Alder Partners, LLC. <\/p>\nPrior to joining Flynn Fitness, Chris was the CFO at NGP Management LLC, which owns and operates 120 Dunkin\u2019 franchises throughout New England, and the VP of Finance at Audacy Inc, which is a large media company based in Philadelphia. <\/p>\n
Chris holds a B.S. in Finance from Villanova University and an MBA from Babson College. <\/p>\n","linkedin":"","twitter":""})' href="#">Christopher Pimental
VP of Finance
Jared holds a B.S. in Business Information Systems and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts. <\/p>\n","linkedin":"","twitter":""})' href="#">
Jared serves as the Vice President of Human Resources for Flynn Fitness and has led HR teams in the Fitness and Technology industry since 2013. As VP of HR for Flynn Fitness, he is responsible for HR leadership for all Flynn Fitness clubs including HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Benefits, and HR Technology. Prior to joining Flynn Group, Jared served as HR leadership for Alder Partners, Sophos, InsightSquared, and CyberArk.\u202f <\/p>\nJared holds a B.S. in Business Information Systems and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts. <\/p>\n","linkedin":"","twitter":""})' href="#">Jared Sharp
VP of Human Resources
Christy serves on the Marketing Committee of Planet Fitness Independent Franchisee Council (PFIFC) and as the Manager of the Planet Fitness Atlanta Marketing Co-Operative. She holds a B.S. in Marketing from Providence College. <\/p>\n","linkedin":"","twitter":""})' href="#">
Christy serves as the Vice President of Marketing and has worked alongside Brand President and Founder Stanley DeMartinis since 2017. In her role, she is responsible for growing the business through strategic marketing campaigns via both traditional and digital media mixes, as well as non-traditional tactics involving sponsorships and local community partnerships. Prior to joining Flynn, Christy had been honing her marketing skills since 2003 as the Regional Marketing Manager for EffecTV for the New England area, and as an Account Executive for iHeart Media. <\/p>\nChristy serves on the Marketing Committee of Planet Fitness Independent Franchisee Council (PFIFC) and as the Manager of the Planet Fitness Atlanta Marketing Co-Operative. She holds a B.S. in Marketing from Providence College. <\/p>\n","linkedin":"","twitter":""})' href="#">Christy White
VP of Marketing