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Luke Cordier, ACE-Certified

Luke came to ECU in the fall of 2024 and is majoring in Exercise Physiology. He is an ACE-certified personal trainer who loves lifting for hypertrophy. Outside of school and training, Luke enjoys participating in various outdoor activities. 


Malachi Daniel, ACE-Certified

Malachi Daniel

Malachi came to ECU in the Fall of 2024 and is majoring in Exercise Physiology. He is an ACE-Certified Personal Trainer. Malachi’s favorite thing about being a personal trainer is helping people see progress in the gym and reach their goals! In his free time, he likes to go to the gym, cook, play video games, or hang out with friends.


Lilly Davis, ACE-Certified

Lilly Davis in ECU Campus Recreation and Wellness shirt standing against a purple background

Lilly came to ECU in the fall of 2024 and is majoring in Nutrition. She is an ACE-certified personal trainer who loves motivating and encouraging individuals seeking to improve their fitness and overall well-being. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.


Michael Fitzpatrick, ISSA-Certified

Michael came to ECU in the Fall of 2025 and is majoring in Exercise Physiology. He is an ISSA-certified personal Trainer with certificates in Strength and Conditioning, Nutrition, and Online Coaching through ISSA. Michael’s favorite thing about being a personal trainer is helping others grow physically and mentally! In his free time, he loves boxing, running, playing video games, and going to church.


Damien Ford, ACE-Certified

Damien came to ECU in the fall of 2022 and is majoring in Sports Management. He is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer who loves athletic training as well as helping others reach their fitness goals. In his free time Damien loves listening to music and nature walks.

Miranda Hollingsworth, ACE-Certified

Miranda came to ECU in the Fall of 2022 and is an intended nursing major. She is an ACE-Certified Personal Trainer and enjoys helping people of all ages to build confidence in themselves and at the gym. When not working out you will find Miranda playing field hockey for ECU’s Club Field Hockey Team or going home to New Jersey to assist her family in fostering puppies and kittens, and rehabilitating squirrels.


Jeff Hope, ACE-Certified

Jeff is a lifelong fitness enthusiast and former Olympic-style weightlifter. He has worked in sports marketing, YMCA management, education, and information technology. He became an ACE-Certified Personal Trainer in January 2023 and is looking forward to working with people at all levels to achieve a healthier lifestyle.


Sadye Porter, ACE-Certified

Sadye Porter in ECU Campus Recreation and Wellness shirt standing against a purple background

Sadye came to ECU in the fall of 2024 and is majoring in Exercise Physiology and has a minor in Strength and Conditioning. She is an ACE-certified personal trainer and loves helping people feel good about themselves inside and out. She loves seeing their confidence grow, improving their overall well-being, and especially watching the moment they finally feel comfortable and empowered in the gym. In her free time, she enjoys thrifting, reading, and enjoying time with friends/family. 


Marcie Squires, ACE-Certified

Marcie came to ECU in the fall of 2025 and is majoring in Nutrition with a business minor. She is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and loves every aspect of weight training. Outside of school and traning, Marcie enjoys cooking (but not baking), going to new coffee shops, going to church, hiking, and shopping.