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CEPA Leadership

Meet the dedicated professionals and volunteers helping advance clinical exercise physiology through education, advocacy, professional development, and collaboration.

Executive Committee

2026–2027 Executive Committee members are selected during a membership election each spring.

Executive Committee Members 2026–2027
The Executive Committee provides leadership and oversight in support of CEPA’s mission and priorities.

President

Cassandra Ledman

MS, ACSM-CEP, FCEPA

Purdue University

President-Elect

Kathryn Kern

PhD, ACSM-CEP

Medical College of Wisconsin

Immediate Past-President

Matthew Thomas

MS, MBA, ACSM-CEP

CHI Memorial Hospital

Secretary

Kimberly Brian

MS, ACSM-CEP

University of New Hampshire

Treasurer

Ash Walker

DHSc, ACSM-CEP, FCEPA

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Member-At-Large

Paul M. Gallo

EdD, ACSM-CEP, FCEPA

CT State Norwalk

Member-At-Large

Sadie Engelken

MS, ACSM-CEP

CHI Memorial Hospital

Clinical Practitioner Member-At-Large

Kendall Turner

MS, MBA, ACSM-CEP

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center

Student Representative

Kaitlyn Snyder

MS, MBA, ACSM-CET

Rutgers University – New Brunswick

Executive Secretary · Appointed

Brittany Overstreet

PhD, ACSM-CEP, FACSM

University of Delaware

Committee Chairs

2026–2027 committee leaders help coordinate CEPA’s programs, resources, and professional initiatives.

Advocacy

Justin McCabe DCEP, ACSM-CEP University of Mary

Career Resources

Monica Teegardin MS, ACSM-EP, EIM University of Michigan

Continuing Education

Caitlin Cheruka PhD, ACSM-CEP University of Central Florida

Crystal Grimshaw MS Henry Ford Hospital & Medical Group

Marketing

Christopher Fitzmaurice MS, ACSM-CEP, USAW University of Miami Health System

Shannon Fitzgerald MSN, RN, ACSM-CEP U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

Membership

Charles Gronau DCEP, ACSM-CEP Palo Alto Veterans Institute of Research

Publications

Webb Smith PhD, ACSM-CEP University of Tennessee Health Science

Sponsorships

Ashley Sison DCEP, ACSM-CEP CommonSpirit Health

Strategic Planning

Aaron Harding PhD, ACSM-CEP, FCEPA Oregon Heart & Vascular Institute

Cemal Ozemek PhD, ACSM-CEP, FCEPA Mayo Clinic

Virtual Ventures Oversight

Alexis Bhagat MS, ACSM-CEP Kaiser Permanente

Website

Clinton A. Brawner PhD, ACSM-CEP, FCEPA Henry Ford Hospital & Medical Group

Kayla Taylor MS, ACSM-CEP Duke Health

Help Shape the Future of CEPA

CEPA welcomes individuals who are passionate about advancing clinical exercise physiology to get involved with our committees. Whether you're a current member, a student, or someone interested in supporting our profession, we encourage you to explore opportunities to contribute.

Complete our Committee Interest Form to share your interests, skills, and preferred level of involvement. You can select multiple committees or indicate that you're open to helping wherever needed.

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Submitting an interest form does not guarantee committee placement. Opportunities and participation are subject to committee needs and applicable CEPA policies.

Find Your Place at CEPA

Advocacy
Career Resources
Continuing Education
Marketing
Membership
Publications
Sponsorships
Strategic Planning
Virtual Ventures Oversight
Website

CEPA History & Leadership

We recognize the past leaders and founding members whose contributions have helped shape CEPA and the clinical exercise physiology profession.

Past Presidents

CEPA presidents by leadership year.

2025–2026Matthew Thomas, MS, MBA, ACSM-CEP
2024–2025Garett Griffith, PhD, MPH, ACSM-CEP, FCEPA
2023–2024Laura Newsome, PhD, ACSM-CEP, FCEPA
2022–2023Cemal Ozemek, PhD, ACSM-CEP, FCEPA
2021–2022Laura Richardson, PhD, ACSM-CEP, FCEPA
2020–2021Trent Hargens, PhD, ACSM-CEP, FCEPA
2019–2020Brad Roy, PhD, ACSM-CEP, FCEPA
2018–2019Shel Levine, MS, ACSM-CEP, FCEPA
2017–2018Dennis Kerrigan, PhD, ACSM-CEP, FCEPA
2016–2017Sam Headley, PhD, ACSM-CEP, FCEPA
2015–2016Brian Coyne, MEd, ACSM-CEP, FCEPA
2014–2015Aaron W. Harding, PhD, ACSM-CEP, FCEPA
2013–2014Robert Berry, MS, ACSM-CEP, FCEPA
2012–2013David Verrill, MS, ACSM-CEP, FCEPA
2011–2012Clinton A. Brawner, PhD, ACSM-CEP, FCEPA
2010–2011Kathleen Cahill, MS, ACSM-CEP, FCEPA
2009–2010Dino G. Costanzo, MA, ACSM-CEP
2008–2009Randi Lite, MA, ACSM-CEP, FCEPA

Founding Members

We acknowledge the individuals who helped establish CEPA.

Dino G. Costanzo MA, ACSM-CEP
Brian Coyne MEd, ACSM-CEP, FCEPA
Carol Harnett MS, FCEPA
Sam A. E. Headley PhD, ACSM-CEP, FCEPA
Steven J. Keteyian PhD
Randi Lite MA, ACSM-CEP, FCEPA
Murray Low EdD, FCEPA