Board of Directors

The Board of Directors are representatives of the members, the Board is elected to develop and oversee the implementation of policy necessary to safeguard and advance the interests and objectives of Fitness NB. A Board is a team whose success depends heavily on the commitment and performance of the individual members.

Denis Arseneau (Fredericton)
Denis has been working in the fitness industry for over 20 years. He is a certified trainer, group and aquafit leader through various certifying bodies. He works at a variety of clubs in Fredericton and has presented at different conferences in the past. Denis is excited at the opportunity to be involved with Fitness NB and share his expertise and passion for fitness and wellness.

Jennifer Brittain (Hampton)
Jennifer BScPT, MBA has practiced as a physiotherapist since graduating in 1998 from McGill University. She has worked in many different areas of health care in NB and abroad. While in Melbourne, Australia, Jennifer specialized in orthopedics and obtained a Masters in Business Administration. Jennifer has contributed to numerous research projects and student teaching. She has recently returned to NB to live and work and became a member of FNB in September 2007. Her current area of practice is health promotion and planning. Jennifer enjoys keeping active outdoors with her husband and 2 children, and is a member of the Quick Chicks in Quispamsis, NB.

Steve Childs (Fredericton) - President
Steve has volunteered his time over the years coaching youth in various sports, particularly soccer. He has been focused on getting youth involved in active living. He was part of the leadership team for UPS that developed the Kids Tennis Day event that was held the past 5 years in Fredericton for which 150 children each year receive a tennis racket and qualified instruction for free. As a parent of 4 children and having a mother who was a school teacher, he is focused on the continued support to improve physical education in the school system in order to improve learning and health of children. Steve is also pursuing his fitness education through Fitness NB in order to become a certified personal trainer. Steve is currently employed as a sales consultant with SkillSoft Corporation an e-learning company.

He has extensive background in training, marketing, sales and operations management.

Lisa Paulin (Fredericton)
Lisa grew up in Fredericton and was not always interested in fitness but encountered some life altering changes (about 4 years ago) in her life that made her think and rethink many things. Lisa found herself overweight and made a decision to become active. Two years later, she had walked off (with some healthy eating habits also) 62 lbs and came to the realization that maybe she would "join a gym". At that time she joined the Goodlife Fitness Club in Fredericton and met a couple of very motivating instructors who felt that she would make a great transition into an instructor. After some thought and pushing Lisa took the plunge and has never looked back since. She also came to realize that fitness and being fit are not about being "skinny or thin" but rather about lifestyle choices, feeling great and being happy at any size or age. Outside the fitness industry Lisa works for UPS International Brokerage in an employee development/evaluation capacity doing ongoing training and development, as well as skills evaluations. She also spends a lot of time doing volunteer work and enjoys as much time as she possibly can with her friends, family (especially her niece and nephew who are the light of her life). In a nut shell Lisa loves life, fitness and making other happy. Her goals are many but most of all she hopes to set a good example for all the people that mean the most to her by continuing to promote a healthy and active lifestyle.

Lorraine Peters (Saint John) - Treasurer
Lorraine is a resident of Saint John where she lives with her husband and 3 children. She has been involved in the fitness industry for 16 years as a fitness instructor, Certified Fitness Consultant (CFC) and more recently as a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT). Lorraine has a background in natural medicine and is a trained Herbalist & Therapeutic Touch practitioner, a form of energy healing. She operates her own new business, Advanced Living, specializing in fitness training, natural nutrition, ancient healing therapies and wellness workshops. For personal enjoyment Lorraine is a competitive amateur bodybuilder and is currently training for the New Brunswick bodybuilding show in November 2008. Most of all Lorraine is looking forward to more opportunities to volunteer in the community, encouraging people to embrace healthy lifestyles.

Chris Poirier (Saint John)
Chris is originally from Campbellton, moved to Saint John in 1988 and starting working out at various facilities in the area. She settled in at The Better Way, became interested in teaching classes and received certifications from the Y and then the NBCFAL. Chris enjoyed teaching step and has been with Resolve Corporation since 1989 as a payroll clerk. She is co-chair of the Resolve Health and Safety Committee as well as as a volunteer for many company/community events. She also enjoys driving her ATV on weekends with her partner Scott.

Pam Stilwell-Boon has been in the field of Health and Fitness for over 15 years. Her Background consists of earning an undergraduate degree with honors in both Psychology and Kinesiology at the University of Moncton. She is also a Registered Massage Therapist and has many certifications witch include: a certified Personal Trainer and Aerobic Instructor with Can Fit Pro, a certified Personal Trainer with ACE, a certified Personal Trainer and Aerobic Instructor with the New Brunswick Fitness Council, a certified Spin Instructor with Reebok as well as being a Course Conductor and Evaluator for Fitness NB. Even though her full time job consist of being a Pharmaceutical Representative for Procter and Gamble, she is also the Evaluator and Mentor for all the Nubody’s fitness centers in Greater Moncton and has her own Health and Fitness company since 1997. Her passion for fitness started as a young girl when she competed in figure skating for over 15 years and as an adult, has competed in Fitness, Figure and Fitness model at the national level and has placed in the top 3 on many occasions. She no longer competes but is now the regional coordinator and director of the FAME (WNSO) Fitness, Figure and Bodybuilding show held yearly at the Capital Theatre. What makes Pam continue to educate herself in this field and grow as a fitness leader is because she loves helping others achieve their goals and loves seeing peoples transform their lives.

Barry Wishart - Provincial Consultant (Fredericton)
A consultant with the Sport, Recreation and Active Living Branch of the Culture and Sport Secretariat, Barry has worked for the Provincial Government for the past 19 years. As a liason between the government and Fitness NB, Barry has worked closely with Fitness NB's volunteers to improve its sustainability and quality of its programs. Barry has extensive experience in the field of recreation and sport both as a professional and as a volunteer. Recently serving as Assistant Chef de Mission at the 2001 Jeux de la Francophonie. He is currently President of Scouts Canada-Fredericton District which has a membership of about 800 youths and adults.







					Board of Directors 2007-2008 The Board of Directors are representatives of the members, the Board is elected to develop and oversee the implementation of policy necessary to safeguard and advance the interests and objectives of Fitness NB. A Board is a team whose success depends heavily on the commitment and performance of the individual members. If you are interested in becoming a board member please click here to find out more about the roles and responsibilities associated with becoming a board member. Click here to download a nomination form. Denis Arseneau (Fredericton) Denis has been working in the fitness industry for over 20 years. He is a certified trainer, group and aquafit leader through various certifying bodies. He works at a variety of clubs in Fredericton and has presented at different conferences in the past. Denis is excited at the opportunity to be involved with Fitness NB and share his expertise and passion for fitness and wellness. Jennifer Brittain (Hampton) Jennifer BScPT, MBA has practiced as a physiotherapist since graduating in 1998 from McGill University. She has worked in many different areas of health care in NB and abroad. While in Melbourne, Australia, Jennifer specialized in orthopedics and obtained a Masters in Business Administration. Jennifer has contributed to numerous research projects and student teaching. She has recently returned to NB to live and work and became a member of FNB in September 2007. Her current area of practice is health promotion and planning. Jennifer enjoys keeping active outdoors with her husband and 2 children, and is a member of the Quick Chicks in Quispamsis, NB. Steve Childs (Fredericton) - President Steve has volunteered his time over the years coaching youth in various sports, particularly soccer. He has been focused on getting youth involved in active living. He was part of the leadership team for UPS that developed the Kids Tennis Day event that was held the past 5 years in Fredericton for which 150 children each year receive a tennis racket and qualified instruction for free. As a parent of 4 children and having a mother who was a school teacher, he is focused on the continued support to improve physical education in the school system in order to improve learning and health of children. Steve is also pursuing his fitness education through Fitness NB in order to become a certified personal trainer. Steve is currently employed as a sales consultant with SkillSoft Corporation an e-learning company. He has extensive background in training, marketing, sales and operations management. Lisa Paulin (Fredericton) Lisa grew up in Fredericton and was not always interested in fitness but encountered some life altering changes (about 4 years ago) in her life that made her think and rethink many things. Lisa found herself overweight and made a decision to become active. Two years later, she had walked off (with some healthy eating habits also) 62 lbs and came to the realization that maybe she would "join a gym". At that time she joined the Goodlife Fitness Club in Fredericton and met a couple of very motivating instructors who felt that she would make a great transition into an instructor. After some thought and pushing Lisa took the plunge and has never looked back since. She also came to realize that fitness and being fit are not about being "skinny or thin" but rather about lifestyle choices, feeling great and being happy at any size or age. Outside the fitness industry Lisa works for UPS International Brokerage in an employee development/evaluation capacity doing ongoing training and development, as well as skills evaluations. She also spends a lot of time doing volunteer work and enjoys as much time as she possibly can with her friends, family (especially her niece and nephew who are the light of her life). In a nut shell Lisa loves life, fitness and making other happy. Her goals are many but most of all she hopes to set a good example for all the people that mean the most to her by continuing to promote a healthy and active lifestyle. Lorraine Peters (Saint John) - Treasurer Lorraine is a resident of Saint John where she lives with her husband and 3 children. She has been involved in the fitness industry for 16 years as a fitness instructor, Certified Fitness Consultant (CFC) and more recently as a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT). Lorraine has a background in natural medicine and is a trained Herbalist & Therapeutic Touch practitioner, a form of energy healing. She operates her own new business, Advanced Living, specializing in fitness training, natural nutrition, ancient healing therapies and wellness workshops. For personal enjoyment Lorraine is a competitive amateur bodybuilder and is currently training for the New Brunswick bodybuilding show in November 2008. Most of all Lorraine is looking forward to more opportunities to volunteer in the community, encouraging people to embrace healthy lifestyles. Chris Poirier (Saint John) Chris is originally from Campbellton, moved to Saint John in 1988 and starting working out at various facilities in the area. She settled in at The Better Way, became interested in teaching classes and received certifications from the Y and then the NBCFAL. Chris enjoyed teaching step and has been with Resolve Corporation since 1989 as a payroll clerk. She is co-chair of the Resolve Health and Safety Committee as well as as a volunteer for many company/community events. She also enjoys driving her ATV on weekends with her partner Scott. Pam Stilwell-Boon (Shediac) - President-Elect Pam Stilwell-Boon has been in the field of Health and Fitness for over 15 years. Her Background consists of earning an undergraduate degree with honors in both Psychology and Kinesiology at the University of Moncton. She is also a Registered Massage Therapist and has many certifications witch include: a certified Personal Trainer and Aerobic Instructor with Can Fit Pro, a certified Personal Trainer with ACE, a certified Personal Trainer and Aerobic Instructor with the New Brunswick Fitness Council, a certified Spin Instructor with Reebok as well as being a Course Conductor and Evaluator for Fitness NB. Even though her full time job consist of being a Pharmaceutical Representative for Procter and Gamble, she is also the Evaluator and Mentor for all the Nubody’s fitness centers in Greater Moncton and has her own Health and Fitness company since 1997. Her passion for fitness started as a young girl when she competed in figure skating for over 15 years and as an adult, has competed in Fitness, Figure and Fitness model at the national level and has placed in the top 3 on many occasions. She no longer competes but is now the regional coordinator and director of the FAME (WNSO) Fitness, Figure and Bodybuilding show held yearly at the Capital Theatre. What makes Pam continue to educate herself in this field and grow as a fitness leader is because she loves helping others achieve their goals and loves seeing peoples transform their lives. Angela Taylor (PEI) Biography to be posted. Jon Tracy (Quispamsis) Biography to be posted. Barry Wishart - Provincial Consultant (Fredericton) A consultant with the Sport, Recreation and Active Living Branch of the Culture and Sport Secretariat, Barry has worked for the Provincial Government for the past 19 years. As a liason between the government and Fitness NB, Barry has worked closely with Fitness NB's volunteers to improve its sustainability and quality of its programs. Barry has extensive experience in the field of recreation and sport both as a professional and as a volunteer. Recently serving as Assistant Chef de Mission at the 2001 Jeux de la Francophonie. He is currently President of Scouts Canada-Fredericton District which has a membership of about 800 youths and adults. © Copyright 2006 Fitness New Brunswick Fitness NB Privacy Policy