Melvin Parris has been in the fitness industry in varying capacities since 2001 and brings almost 2 decades of health, fitness, and 42 yrs of life experiences. He has served in roles including Personal Trainer, Training Manager for big-box health club companies and has experience in both training and business management areas. His leadership and management experience extends back to 1999 when he became the captain of 2 sports in college and vice president of athletics on the student government. Melvin has carried these skills into the professional sports arena where he continued his role as a team captain. He has also, ran big-box fitness facilities during his off seasons until 2014, and has continued since in the private sector. During the years he has built a professional and personal network to help mold him into to a competent businessman, father of an awesome daughter, and a God-fearing man.