Jason Meisch ATC, TPI MP3-GB2- (Co-Founder)
Jason is originally from Muskegon, MI. He has been a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) since 2004. He earned his BS in Athletic Training from Saginaw Valley State University in 2002 and worked on his Masters studies in Exercise Science at Western Illinois University. Jason is a Level 3 Golf Medical Professional and a Golf Biomechanist certified through the Titleist Performance Institute.
Before starting Peak Golf Fitness he was the Director of Training and Fitness at a golf fitness facility for 4 years. Previous to moving to the Washington DC area he served as an assistant at White Lake Golf Club in Whitehall, Michigan where he worked with the Junior Golf Program as well as normal golf club services. He is also a contributing author for the Titleist Performance Institute and the Golfing Amigos website. He has also been consulted on golf fitness related articles from the Washington Post.
His expertise is in rehabilitation, encompassing post-surgery to everyday injuries. He is also certified in Functional Movement Assessments that are used to evaluate and correct causes of pain or limitations in movement patterns that may lead to restrictions during activity.
He has also worked with many collegiate teams performing strength and conditioning as well as golf fitness programs for beginning golfers to working with players on the PGA, LPGA, and various mini-tour players.
In addition to his medical and golf knowledge, Jason played baseball, basketball, and ice hockey. He also bowled for Saginaw Valley State University and Western Illinois University where in 2004 they finished in 3rd Place at the Intercollegiate Bowling Championships. He currently holds the Greater Muskegon Bowling Association record for high series with an 876 (297,279,300).
Ramsey Williams – (Co-Founder)
Ramsey was born in Newellton, LA. He graduated from University of Louisiana Monroe with in BA in Accounting. Although he played a variety of sports growing up he developed a true passion for golf. He became a Class A PGA Golf Professional, and a Head Golf Professional by the age of 26. Ramsey spent 10 years in various parts of the country, in the golf business managing the day to day operations and teaching the game to players of all skill levels from beginner to touring professional. It was and still is a true passion.
As much as Ramsey enjoys the physical training and golf specific training provided by PEAK Golf, his primary role within the organization is Business Development and Operations.
Brandon Havas- B.S Kinesiology/Exercise Science, ACSM-CPT
Brandon has been in the fitness industry since 2008 and has spent the latter half of that working with athletes and helping them reach their ultimate potential. Brandon has a specific passion for Golf and helping golfers be more efficient, safe, better, and stronger. He graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in exercise science/kinesiology. It was in his junior year (2008-2009) that he discovered his passion for fitness and has been pursing it ever since. He has spent time down at IMG Academies with the training staff from the Ledbetter Academy and The Under Armour Training Council, worked with aspiring tour pros, and has been mentored by some of the best fitness staff in the industry. With Brandon you will not just be doing your typical “gym workout”. You will discover the need and reap the benefits of functional exercise training. Not only will your golf game/life improve, but you will allow your body to be safer, more balanced, faster, more in control, more flexible, and more powerful.
John Ford – TPI FP3 & TPI GB2
John joins us from Clubgolf where he worked as a golf fitness trainer. Since 2008, He is a fully certified golf fitness professional through the Titleist Performance Institute and completed his golf biomechanics certification in March 2009. John has worked with and trained the beginning golfer to the collegiate golfer. His expertise comes from his undergraduate education in biology and engineering and over 15 years of studying the the full golf swing.
Kate Stepanek- B.S Kinesiology, LPGA
Kate graduated from the University of Maryland in 2007 with a degree in Kinesiology. She is a member of the LPGA Teaching and Club Professional Association and has been teaching for three years. She is currently in her 2nd year as the Assistant Golf Coach at Towson University overseeing the women’s team. Before Towson, Kate was an Assistant Golf professional at Lakewood Country Club in Rockville, Maryland. She also coached the high school girls team at Academy of Holy Cross. While attending University of Maryland, she won three individual titles, was a four year letter winner, two time ALL-ACC golfer and an All-ACC Academic team member. Kate was the first female golfer at Maryland to turn professional and still holds the scoring record. She competed in the Duramed Futures Tour qualifying school in 2008 and received exempt status. She competed in 14 events in 2008, her first season. She has been an LPGA Teaching and Club Professional member since 2009.
Kate has two younger sisters who also play collegiate golf. Both attended William and Mary, Morgan graduated 2010 and Brooke is a sophomore. The Stepanek sisters are from Connecticut and started competing when they were 13.
With her experience competing (at the junior, amateur, collegiate and professional levels) Kate is well versed to all facets of the game. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge with others.
