It is time to shine a well-deserved spotlight on the incredible individuals who have gone above and beyond in 2024. We are thrilled to announce the winners of our Year End 2024 Employee Recognition Program who have exemplified the true spirit of our Core Values: Teamwork, Ownership and Passion. These standouts have made a tremendous impact, not just within their teams but across our entire organization. To show our appreciation for their outstanding efforts, they have earned the following prizes.
Our Year End Recognition recipients will each receive a $1,000 bonus along with the exclusive Baseline Fitness Core Values Coin to celebrate their hard work and commitment.
Our Grand Prize Winner will receive an incredible, all-inclusive trip for two!
Please join us in giving a huge round of applause to this year’s recipients. Your contributions inspire us all—congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!
Grand Prize Winner (All-inclusive trip)- Dean P (Urbandale, IA)
Year End Employee Recognition Winners
- Chelsea P (Hesperia, CA)
- Anna R (Rapid City, SD)
- Josh S (Cottage Grove, MN)
- Donny W (Colorado Springs-Main, CO)
A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who submitted nominations in 2024! We are so proud to have such an incredible team at Baseline Fitness and couldn’t be happier for the amazing recipients!
Please keep recognizing those that go above and beyond so we can continue to show our appreciation for all their hard work! Keep up the great work team!
Top 3 Nominations for Q4 (Will have $100 added to their next check and a certificate of excellence signed by the CEO)
· Heidi Anderson- Colorado Springs- Woodmen, CO
· Anna Rosales- Rapid City, SD
· Anthony Hotchkiss- Shakopee, MN
***These team members will also be entered in the Year End Recognition Program Prizes, which will include:
· Top 5 nominations from all quarters throughout the year will receive a $1,000 bonus and a Core Values Coin!
· The GRAND PRIZE winner will receive an ALL-EXPENSE PAID TRIP for them and a guest to an all inclusive resort for 7 days!!!
Nominations Number 4-10 (Will have $50 added to their next check)
· Ethan Aguirre- Cottage Grove, MN
· Mitch Stacey- Woodmen, CO
· Liam O'Dell- Castle Rock, CO
· Kendrah Beranek- Hudson, WI
· Jonah Plys- Duluth, MN
· Jacqueline Ayala- Oxnard, CA
· Michael Gabel- Marshfield, WI
Top 3 Nominations for Q3 (Will have $100 added to their next check and a certificate of excellence signed by the CEO)
Donny White- Colorado Springs-Main, CO
Jacob Hieb- Watertown, SD
Josh Stewart- Cottage Grove, MN
***These team members will also be entered in the Year End Recognition Program Prizes, which will include:
· Top 5 nominations from all quarters throughout the year will receive a $1,000 bonus and a Core Values Coin!
· The GRAND PRIZE winner will receive an ALL-EXPENSE PAID TRIP for them and a guest to an all inclusive resort for 7 days!!!
Nominations Number 4-10 (Will have $50 added to their next check)
Bill Fuller- Lakewood-Colfax, CO
Darryl Hurt- Fargo, ND
Elian Garcia- Hesperia, CA
Marcia Anna- Littleton-Jefferson, CO
Pablo Cuatianquiz- Camarillo, CA
Shae Elzi- Parker, CO
Viviana Lopez- La Quinta, CA
Top 3 Nominations for Q2 (Will have $100 added to their next check and a certificate of excellence signed by the CEO)
· Dean Ponder- Urbandale, IA
· Viviana Lopez- La Quinta, CA
· Keeley Luallen- Longmont North, CO
***These team members will also be entered in the Year End Recognition Program Prizes, which will include:
· Top 5 nominations from all quarters throughout the year will receive a $1,000 bonus and a Core Values Coin!
· The GRAND PRIZE winner will receive an ALL-EXPENSE PAID TRIP for them and a guest to an all inclusive resort for 7 days!!!
Nominations Number 4-10 (Will have $50 added to their next check)
· Jaymie Zoss- Sioux Falls, SD
· Fatima Diaz- Palm Desert, CA
· Rob Schmidt- Rapid City, IA
· Kameri Olson- Fargo, ND
· Garrett Lewis- Riverdale, MN
· Cain Morales- Minnetonka II, MN
· Jackie Nunez- California
Top 3 Nominations for Q1 (Will have $100 added to their next check and a certificate of excellence signed by the CEO)
Sally Waters- Denver Downtown, CO
Chelsea Porter- Hesperia, CA
Caitlin Dyck- Lakewod-Colfax, CO
***These team members will also be entered in the Year End Recognition Program Prizes, which will include:
Top 5 nominations from all quarters throughout the year will receive a $1,000 bonus and a Core Values Coin!
The GRAND PRIZE winner will receive an ALL EXPENSE PAID TRIP for them and a guest to an all inclusive resort for 7 days!!!
Nominations Number 4-10 (Will have $50 added to their next check)
Mike Gillen- Dakota's Regional Manager
Melvin Carter- Sioux Falls II, SD
Heidi Anderson- Colorado Springs-Woodmen, CO
Adeline Moore- Cedar Rapids, IA
Ashley Harper- Burlington, IA
Jess Gillette- Urbandale, IA
Jared Lujan- Centennial, CO
Hold onto your dumbbells because we are about to drop a weight of EXCITING NEWS! After careful consideration, we are thrilled to announce this year's TOP PRIZE WINNERS for the 2023 Employee Recognition Program! Not only do these individuals encompass the Core Values of Baseline Fitness by demonstrating Teamwork, Ownership, and Passion; their collaboration, accountability, and enthusiasm has been a driving force behind the accomplishments within their teams and throughout the entire organization.
The winners will receive a $1,000 bonus and a Baseline Fitness Core Values Coin. As for our grand prize winner, he will be awarded a 7-day-all-inclusive trip for 2!!
So without further ado, please help me in congratulating this year's recipients!!!
Grand Prize Winner (All-inclusive trip)- Larry Cloos (Highlands Ranch, CO)
Year End Employee Recognition Winners
- Enrique Perez (Palm Desert, CA)
- Ellen Cross (District Manager of CO East)
- Cody Nicely (District Manager of CO West)
- Dan Bunce (Lakewood-Colfax, CO)
An enormous THANK YOU to everyone who submitted nominations in 2023! We have an amazing team working for Baseline Fitness and couldn't be more overjoyed for all of our winners this year! Remember to keep recognizing those that go above and beyond so we can continue to show our appreciation for all their hard work! Keep up the great work team!
Top 3 Nominations for Q4 2023 (Will be receiving a $100 gift card and a certificate of excellence signed by the CEO)
·Daniel Bunce- Lakewood-Colfax, CO
·Frankie Valentino- Palm Desert, CA
·German Lepe- San Bernardino, CA
***These team members will also be entered into the Year End Recognition Program Prizes, which will include:
Top 5 nominations from all quarters throughout the year will receive a $500 bonus and a Core Values Coin!
The GRAND PRIZE winner will receive an ALL EXPENSE PAID TRIP For them and a guest to an all inclusive resort for 7 days!!!
Nominations Number 4-10 (Will be receiving a $50 gift card)
·Dean Ponder- Urbandale, IA
·Izzy Benjamin-Alvarado- Corporate
·Jared Lujan- Centennial, CO
Veronica Jedlicka- Sioux Falls, SD
·Jackie Kpadenou- Kearney, NE
·Joan Johnston- Minnetonka, MN
·Caela Boyd- Centennial, CO
Larry Cloos- Littleton South
Enrique Perez- Palm Desert
Juan Terrazas- Camarillo
***These team members will also be entered into the Year End Recognition Program Prizes, which will include:
Top 5 nominations from all quarters throughout the year will receive a $500 bonus and a Core Values Coin!
The GRAND PRIZE winner will receive an ALL EXPENSE PAID TRIP For them and a guest to an all inclusive resort for 7 days!!!
Nominations Number 4-10 (Will be receiving a $50 gift card)
Brad Johnson-Colorado Springs Main
Dean Ponder- Urbandale
Kiara Torres- Castle Rock
Heidi Anderson- Colorado Springs Woodmen
Nick Eichstadt- Watertown
PennyLane Larssen-Ames
Seth Owens-Watertown
The winners listed above were voted on by office management. Winners are not chosen by the number of votes they receive, but instead by the examples of how they live our company values and go above and beyond the expectations of their roles. Thank you to all our nominees!
Top 3 Nominations for Q2 2023 (Will be receiving a $100 gift card and a certificate of excellence signed by the CEO)
Carlos De Santiago (Victorville, CA)
Ellen Cross (Colorado Springs-Woodmen, CO)
Cinthia Agredano-Aplicano (La Quinta, CA)
***These team members will also be entered into the Year End Recognition Program Prizes, which will include:
Top 5 nominations from all quarters throughout the year will receive a $500 bonus and a Core Values Coin!
The GRAND PRIZE winner will receive an ALL EXPENSE PAID TRIP for them and a guest to an all inclusive resort for 7 days!!!
Nominations Number 4-10 (Will be receiving a $50 gift card)
Kiara Torres (Castle Rock, CO)
Alana Sandoval (Colorado Springs-Main, CO)
Blake Dahl (Colorado Springs-Woodmen, CO)
Chelsea Porter (Hesperia, CA)
Joan Johnston (Minnetonka I, MN)
Marianna Munson-Nandin (Colorado Springs-Woodmen, CO)
Cody Nicely (Colorado Springs-Main, CO)
TOP 3 NOMINATIONS FOR Q1 2023 (will be receiving a $100 gift card and certificate of excellence signed by the CEO!)
Erica Dossett- Castle Rock, CO
Cody Nicely- Colorado Springs-Main, CO
Joe Branson- Ankeny, IA
***These team members will also be entered into the Year End Recognition Program Prizes which will include:
Top 5 nominations from all quarters throughout the year will receive a $500 bonus and a Core Values Coin!
The GRAND PRIZE winner will receive an ALL EXPENSE PAID TRIP for them and a guest to an all inclusive resort for 7 days!!!
Nominations Number 4-10 (will be receiving a $50 gift card)
Ava Cochran- Burlington, IA
Calin Vogelgesang- Burlington, IA
Molly Siglin- CO South District Manager
Kevin Chavez Negrete- Eagan, MN
Ben Casillas- San Bernardino, CA
Anthony Jones- Bloominton, MN
Nayeli Torres- Buckley, CO
TOP PRIZE WINNERS for the 2022 Recognition Program are below. These employees went above and beyond our expectations and are great representations of our company’s core values. This achievement is something to be very proud of and we're so excited to celebrate this amazing accomplishment with them.
The winners received a $1,00 bonus, lunch and a Core Values Coin. As for our grand prize winner, he recieved a 7-day all-inclusive trip for 2!! With that being said, please help me congratulate this year’s winners and our GRAND PRIZE WINNER, Randy Spiker!!!
Grand Prize Winner (All inclusive trip)- Randy Spiker (Burlington, IA)
Year End Employee Recognition Winners
Victoria Mortensen (Hudson, WI)
Humberto Quintana (Camarillo, CA)
Charles Buck (Hesperia, CA)
TOP 3 NOMINATIONS FOR Q4 2022 (Will be receiving a $100 Gift Card and Certificate of Excellence signed by the CEO)!
· Charles Buck- Hesperia, CA
· Jess McGee- Mason City, IA
· Humberto Quintana- Camarillo, CA
***These team members will also be entered into the Year End Recognition Program Prizes which will include;
- Top 5 nominations from all Quarters throughout the year include a $500 Bonus, Lunch with a Member of the Exec Team, Core Values Coin
- GRAND PRIZE winner will receive an ALL EXPENSE PAID TRIP FOR THEM AND A GUEST TO AN ALL INCLUSIVE RESORT FOR 7 DAYS!
Nominations Number 4-10 (Will be receiving a $50 Gift Card)
· Pennylane Larssen- Ames, IA
· Seth Burgess- Ankeny, IA
· Brittany Sample- Longmont North, CO
· Boston Draper- Mason City, IA
· Race Knochenmus- Moorhead, MN
· Chontavious Vasquez- Sibley, MN
· Kiley Benjamin- Littleton South, CO
TOP 3 NOMINATIONS FOR Q3 2022 (Will be receiving a $100 Gift Card and Certificate of Excellence signed by the CEO)!
· Braxton Bolden- Cedar Rapids, IA
· Davonte Maggot- Cottage Grove, MN
· Victoria Mortensen- Hudson, WI
***These team members will also be entered into the Year End Recognition Program Prizes which will include;
- Top 5 nominations from all Quarters throughout the year include a $500 Bonus, Lunch with a Member of the Exec Team, Core Values Coin
- GRAND PRIZE winner will receive an ALL EXPENSE PAID TRIP FOR THEM AND A GUEST TO AN ALL INCLUSIVE RESORT FOR 7 DAYS!
Nominations Number 4-10 (Will be receiving a $50 Gift Card)
· Caroline Hieb- Watertown, SD
· Bryn Hayden- Blaine II, MN
· Derrick Stewart- Davenport, IA
· Brian Cole- Ankeny, IA
· Jess McGee- Mason City, IA
· Josh Grochowski- MN West District
· Shannon Bachler- Brooklyn Park, MN
TOP 3 NOMINATIONS FOR Q2 2022 *** (Will be receiving a $100 Gift Card and Certificate of Excellence signed by the CEO)!
Zac Engbrecht- Waterloo, IA
Randy Spiker- Burlington, IA
Tyquandos Harmon- Waterloo, IA
***These team members will also be entered into the Year End Recognition Program Prizes which will include;
- Top 5 nominations from all Quarters throughout the year include a $500 Bonus, Lunch with a Member of the Exec Team, Core Values Coin
- GRAND PRIZE winner will receive an ALL EXPENSE PAID TRIP FOR THEM AND A GUEST TO AN ALL INCLUSIVE RESORT FOR 7 DAYS!
Nominations Number 4-10 (Will be receiving a $50 Gift Card)
Alex Kinna- Ames, IA
Elizabeth Blackmer- Ankeny, IA
Jessica Klostermeier- Roseville, MN
Brian Cole- Ankeny, IA
Matt Graham- Bloomington, MN
Victoria Mortensen- Hudson, WI
Trinidy Sadusky- Grand Junction, CO
TOP 3 NOMINATIONS FOR Q1 2022*** (Will be receiving a $100 Gift Card and Certificate of Excellence signed by the CEO)!
Brian Cole- Ankeny, IA
Leslie Owusu- Cedar Falls, IA
Craig Reynolds- Ankeny, IA
***These team members will also be entered into the Year End Recognition Program Prizes which will include;
- Top 5 nominations from all Quarters throughout the year include a $500 Bonus, Lunch with a Member of the Exec Team, Core Values Coin
- GRAND PRIZE winner will receive an ALL EXPENSE PAID TRIP FOR THEM AND A GUEST TO AN ALL INCLUSIVE RESORT FOR 7 DAYS!
Nominations Number 4-10 (Will be receiving a $50 Gift Card)
Trenton Belt- Brooklyn Park, MN
Alfred Ward- Cedar Falls, IA
Teddy Hetherington-Rauth- Camarillo, CA
Madison Yocom- Hudson, WI
Quentin Jones- Des Moines, IA
Jessy Ebrecht- Ames, IA
Joan Johnston- Minnetonka, MN
Grand Prize: Leilanie Vela; Victorville, CA
Runners Up: Lucas Froemel; Hudson, WI, Taylor Vincent; Watertown, SD; Oscar Flores; Coachella, CA, Paul Kern; Eagan, MN
TOP 3 NOMINATIONS FOR Q4 2021 (Will be receiving a $100 Gift Card and Certificate of Excellence signed by the CEO)
Carl Romero- Brooklyn Park, MN
Oscar Flores- Coachella, CA
Paul Kern- Eagan, MN
Nominations Number 4-10 (Will be receiving a $25 Gift Card)
Colton Schieber- Maple Grove, MN
David Henry- Victorville, CA
Emily Finder- Blaine at the Villages, MN
Justin Sedillo- Hesperia II, CA
Danielle Black- Victorville, CA
Caitlyn Morrison- Grand Forks, ND
Isaiah Coleman- Rapid City, SD
TOP 3 NOMINATIONS FOR Q3 2021 (Will be receiving a $100 Gift Card and Certificate of Excellence signed by the CEO)
Leilanie Vela- Victorville, CA
Taylor Vincent- Watertown, SD
Marco Muniz- Victorville, CA
Nominations Number 4-10 (Will be receiving a $25 Gift Card)
Michael Hunt-Walters- Moorhead, MN
Priscilla Russell- Sterling, IL
Elizabeth Manning- Sibley, MN
Caedon Pederson- Grand Forks, ND
Jalen Buggs- Brooklyn Park, MN
Bridgette Leahy- Sibley, MN
Maximillian Tyburski- Sibley, MN
TOP 3 NOMINATIONS FOR Q2 2021 (Will be receiving a $100 Gift Card and Certificate of Excellence signed by the CEO)!
Lucas Froemel- Roseville, MN
Kael Robarge-Golden- Rapid City, SD
Greg Allum- Roseville, MN
Nominations Number 4-10 (Will be receiving a $25 Gift Card)
Tracy Jerald- Fargo, ND
Jeanie Rague- Mason City, IA
Olivia Killoran- Brainerd, MN
Gabby Barnes- California
Rachel Kuhl- Clinton, IA
Bailey Kelley- Burnsville, MN
Roy Mack- Minnehaha, MN