About
LEADERSHIP
KIRK MYERS
FOUNDER
Born and raised in Kansas City, MO, Kirk Myers is a fitness industry legend. For the past 17 years, his commitment to health and fitness has allowed him to not only transform his own life, but also those of his clients. Having struggled with obesity and heart failure at an early age, Myers felt it was his destiny to overcome both these obstacles and use that to inspire others. After graduating from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, he leveraged his knowledge gained from his own weight loss journey to start Kirk Myers Fitness, with the goal of helping others transform their own bodies and lives. In 2011, he made the move to NYC and by 2015, Dogpound was created. By creating an authentic, positive and vibrant atmosphere at his famed gyms in NYC and LA, Myers built more than a space for working out, he has built a community and a vibe that can be felt by everyone who touches the brand. Myers inspires not only his celebrity clients to lead healthy lives, but encourages his team of trainers to be inclusive and uniquely competitive, creating a truly magical experience. The organic and genuine relationships fostered by Myers is the driving force behind all things Dogpound.
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JENNY LIU
CEO - DOGPOUND
Liu is a New York native and a mother of two, who was born in China and raised in Chinatown/Lower East Side Manhattan and is a part of several non-profit organizations including Community of Unity and the Bowery Mission. She has 15+ years of experience in real estate, investment and wellness. Liu’s story in the wellness space unexpectedly began in 2013, when she went from client to “the first investor and person to believe in” Founder and Owner Kirk Myers. Like Kirk, she realized early on her life's purposes was to help others and this helped align their vision and goals. As she’s watched DOGPOUND grow and expand, she has stayed focused on making an impact and most importantly shaping the company culture around helping others. She stepped into the role of CEO in 2022 after holding roles as the brand’s President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), as well as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
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LUCIE WANG
APAC
Lucie Wang is a renowned speaker, influencer, and senior consultant active in the fitness, fashion & entertainment world in the Asia Pacific. Lucie has collaborated with, consulted for, and managed an array of notable individuals as well as corporate clients from the high luxury, fashion, fitness, business and lifestyle sectors. Lucie has worked with many noteworthy names, including VOGUE, CHANEL, LVMH, L’Oréal Group, Bosch Global, PwC, and many more. She is also the VP of Global Strategy at Halo Ai, an ai-driven meditation app. Lucie joins Dogpound in 2022 as the APAC CEO. Lucie conceptualized and spearheaded a successful trailblazing campaign that drove Dogpound to virality, with a hashtag over 30 million views and an erupting fanbase, on Asia’s top social media platforms, in just under six-month time. Lucie oversees the business development and strategic vision of the Dogpound Global MCN in APAC.
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THE TEAM
Justin Arevalo
Los Angeles
Strength Training, Bodybuilding (Legs and Glutes), Corrective Exercise
"Patience is not the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting."
Justin Arevalo
Wes Beans
New York
Kettlebells, Functional Strength & Conditioning
"Today I will do what others won't, so tomorrow I can do what others can't."
Wes Beans
Aaron Brown
New York
Functional Stability Training
"You didn’t come this far to only come this far"
Aaron Brown
Jonathan Brookins
New York
Yoga, Boxing, Functional Fitness
"Anything that is worth while takes a while"
Jonathan Brookins
Viktor Cortese
New York
Strength & Conditioning, Endurance, Athletic Performance
"It ain’t about how hard you hit, it’s about how you can get hit and keep moving forward."
Viktor Cortese
Lala Duncan
Virtual
Strength & Conditioning, Olympic Weightlifting, Kettlebells
"Strength through vulnerability."
Lala Duncan
WHAT WE DO
Our method is influenced by a broad range of modalities. Our best in class trainer teams have backgrounds in various training styles including:
ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
BODYBUILDING
BODYBUILDING
BOXING
BOXING
CARDIO
CARDIO
KETTLEBELLS
KETTLEBELLS
MASSAGE THERAPY
MASSAGE THERAPY
OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING
OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING
PHYSICAL THERAPY
PHYSICAL THERAPY
RECOVERY
RECOVERY
WEIGHT LOSS
WEIGHT LOSS
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