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Lisa Melendez, Co-Founder and Executive Director
Owner SC Wellness & Fitness Center & The Karate Studio Lisa Melendez, 4th degree black belt in karate, Licensed Massage Therapist, educator in Massage Therapy and Certified L.E.A.N. Health Coach. Lisa is the Co-owner of The SC Wellness & Fitness Center as well as The Karate Studio with her husband Nelson Melendez. Both Lisa and her husband are also the co-founders of a nonprofit organization named Healthy Concepts, INC. Joseph Menn, President
Podiatrist/ Surgeon Dr. Joseph Menn has been living in the Myrtle Beach area since moving here in 1991 with his wife, Karen. He is one of the founding partners of Coastal Podiatry Associates. With six offices located throughout Horry county, he has helped grow their practice to the largest in the state. He has served his profession for most of his career as an elected officer in both statewide and national positions. Locally, he serves as vice chief of surgery at Carolina Bone and Joint Surgery Center. His hobbies include adventure travel, photography and the Martial Arts. He holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and in Goju Ryu Karate. |
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Nelson Melendez, Co-Founder and Vice President
Owner SC Wellness & Fitness Center & The Karate Studio Nelson Melendez lives in Myrtle Beach, SC with his wife Lisa Melendez and their 10 years old son AJ. Together they own and operate the SC Wellness and Fitness Center, LLC. As a part of the Wellness Center, the couple operate The Karate Studio, where they teach Goju Karate-Do. In August 2013, Nelson was promoted to Rokudan (6th. degree Black Belt) and holds the title of Shihan. |
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Katie Forrest, Secretary
Teacher Katie Forrest graduated from NC State University with three science degrees and from Coastal Carolina University with an Elementary Education degree. She works as a middle school science teacher for Horry county schools and is an assistant instructor for The Karate Studio. She was teacher of the year for Myrtle Beach Intermediate in 2016 and is currently Lead science teacher at Myrtle Beach Middle School. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her dogs and traveling. |
Marcus Kabore, Treasurer
Accountant, MBA EA
A graduate of Sacred Heart University Fairfield CT, MBA, Marcus has been an Enrolled Agent since 2012. He is a Member of Knights of Columbus in Garden City, SC. In his free time, he volunteers for Help4 Kids and Back-Pack Buddies. He has over a decade of Tax preparation experience and started in 2004 with HR Block in White Plains NY. He has 6 years as a licensed insurance agent. Marcus is married and a proud parent of a wonderful son!
Accountant, MBA EA
A graduate of Sacred Heart University Fairfield CT, MBA, Marcus has been an Enrolled Agent since 2012. He is a Member of Knights of Columbus in Garden City, SC. In his free time, he volunteers for Help4 Kids and Back-Pack Buddies. He has over a decade of Tax preparation experience and started in 2004 with HR Block in White Plains NY. He has 6 years as a licensed insurance agent. Marcus is married and a proud parent of a wonderful son!
Bill Whetsell, Board Member
Retired Police and Correction Officer
Bill attended the Essex County College Public Safety Academy and worked at the Essex County Public Jail as well as the ECDOC. He served in the United States Marines. He is currently the vice-president of the Burgess Elementary PTO. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends.
Retired Police and Correction Officer
Bill attended the Essex County College Public Safety Academy and worked at the Essex County Public Jail as well as the ECDOC. He served in the United States Marines. He is currently the vice-president of the Burgess Elementary PTO. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends.
Carol Osborne, Board Member
Olli Director
Carol Osborne has been at Coastal Carolina University since 2002, first teaching in the MAT Program in the Spadoni College of Education, then transferring to the English Department in the Thomas W. and Robin W. Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts. After a short term as chair of that department, she served as associate dean of the college for five years. She is now the Director of Academic and Community Outreach, overseeing the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), the Coastal Carolina Kids’ Camps, and Continuing Education. She received her Ph.D. and M.A. in English from the University of Virginia, and her B.A. and M.A.T. from UNC-Chapel Hill.
Olli Director
Carol Osborne has been at Coastal Carolina University since 2002, first teaching in the MAT Program in the Spadoni College of Education, then transferring to the English Department in the Thomas W. and Robin W. Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts. After a short term as chair of that department, she served as associate dean of the college for five years. She is now the Director of Academic and Community Outreach, overseeing the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), the Coastal Carolina Kids’ Camps, and Continuing Education. She received her Ph.D. and M.A. in English from the University of Virginia, and her B.A. and M.A.T. from UNC-Chapel Hill.
Lindsey Fisher, Board Member
Coastal Podiatry Marketing Director
Lindsey grew up in Myrtle Beach and attended Horry County public schools all her life. It was a desire to give back to her community, raise awareness about bullying and help children overcome the daily struggles of living a healthy lifestyle that led her to Healthy Concepts. Lindsey enjoys spending time at the beach, long bike rides and practicing yoga. As a graduate of the University of Alabama, she now uses her public relations degree as the Marketing Director of Coastal Podiatry Associates.
Coastal Podiatry Marketing Director
Lindsey grew up in Myrtle Beach and attended Horry County public schools all her life. It was a desire to give back to her community, raise awareness about bullying and help children overcome the daily struggles of living a healthy lifestyle that led her to Healthy Concepts. Lindsey enjoys spending time at the beach, long bike rides and practicing yoga. As a graduate of the University of Alabama, she now uses her public relations degree as the Marketing Director of Coastal Podiatry Associates.
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Sheila Rudesill, board member
Retired A transplant from Ohio, Sheila moved here with her husband over 10 years ago. She is a retired customer service representative for Macy's and has found a new love in the Martial Arts. She's been a student of The Karate Studio over 6 years and is currently a first degree black belt. |