Allen Sneed has been a valued member of the ELITE team since August of 2019, and he works as the General Manager of The Bay Club in Bayside, Queens. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Allen graduated with a B.A. in Business Administration from Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. He also proudly served eight years in the U.S. Army.

Allen is enthusiastic about fitness and the camaraderie that it can create. One of Allen’s most unique qualities is his ability to develop and nurture relationships with members. Coupled with his passion for professionalism and high quality of service, Allen is poised to become one of the stars within the management team.

Prior to joining ELITE in 2021, Anna enjoyed over eight years of experience working within the luxury health and wellness industries, serving in a variety of positions including front desk attendant, assistant manager, and lifestyle director. Now as a General Manager for the Monarch at Ridge Hill in Westchester, Anna focuses on building a strong sense of community for her residents ensuring that the ELITE-managed amenity spaces become extensions of home.

Anna was born and raised in Harlem, New York, and enjoys the environment at ELITE where the staff are “like family that have the same goal in mind.” Anna’s favorite part of her job is growing relationships with her residents who have all been very welcoming to her.

Annie Reeves has been an asset to the ELITE team since joining in 2016 as a lifeguard. After lending her expertise to various locations throughout New York City, she started climbing the ELITE ranks. Annie first flexed her impeccable attention to detail while serving summers as the Manager of Windsor Park, which led to her next post as Assistant Manager. Annie then transitioned to proudly serves as Assistant Manager of The Bay Club, a close-knit community she proudly calls her second home. 

Annie lives and breathes healthy living. She touts a bachelor’s degree in Public Health from SUNY Potsdam, and she participated in several trips to Jamaica to further nutritional education for youth. Annie loves hiking and getting in a good run on the Joe Michaels Mile in her free time.

A native Texan, Cedric Semiean fell in love with the lively and diverse culture of New York City, specifically the borough of Brooklyn, while participating in the West Indian Labor Day parade in 2007. Soon this native Texan decided to hang up his spurs and buy a one-way ticket to the Big Apple.

Cedric began his New York fitness industry career as an Equinox trainer and soon joined ELITE as a Group Trainer at Ariel West. Within two years, Cedric transitioned to management, becoming a Seasonal Manager at the famous West Side Tennis Club in 2019 and eventually becoming a General Manager for The Terrace Club in Manhattan. In September 2020, Cedric’s ELITE journey came full circle when he returned to Ariel West as its General Manager.

Danny Littell is a proud native of Bayside, Queens. He began his professional career with ELITE in 2016 as a receptionist at the scenic luxury waterfront cooperative, Le Havre. Danny’s tireless work ethic has resulted in management opportunities at multiple esteemed locations in Manhattan’s Upper West Side.

With his positive attitude and drive and a commitment to establishing top-notch operations, Danny has succeeded at every site he has supervised and currently serves as the General Manager of Baybridge Condominiums. Danny holds a degree in English from C.W. Post University.

Frendi Garcia has enjoyed a rapid upward trajectory since joining ELITE in the summer of 2019. With experience as an in-demand trainer in Brooklyn, Frendi also managed Retro Fitness – an athletic institution where he held the position of trainer manager. His fitness knowledge coupled with a tremendous work ethic and positive persona resulted in Frendi excelling as an Assistant General Manager at the award-winning residential complex, The Denizen Bushwick in Brooklyn, New York. 

In early 2020, Frendi’s dedication, commitment, and willingness to learn led to his promotion to General Manager of the CopperTone Club at The American Copper Buildings – two copper-clad towers situated in the heart of Midtown Manhattan that define the latest in New York City amenity development. Frendi is known to bring a smile every day to work and lead his colleagues to new professional levels. 

Jacky began his career with ELITE in 2018 as a receptionist at The Terrace Club and is the quintessential example of how dedication and hard work can lead to successful career advancement. Born in Manhattan and raised in Brooklyn, Jacky holds a bachelor’s degree in English Language Arts from CUNY Hunter College. He enjoys the responsibilities of his position as well as the collaboration with his co-workers daily.

Justin Nee takes ELITE’s philosophy of commitment to excellence and puts it into action. Initially hired by ELITE in the summer of 2017 as gate guard at a site in Queens, Justin evolved into a seasonal manager in 2019 and is presently the full-time Amenity Manager at the Spa at Water’s Edge, a longtime ELITE client.

Justin enjoys the close-knit community of ELITE that extends from the company’s owners and executives to managers and staff. He believes this relationship-building creates a first-rate lifestyle experience for his client’s members. Born and raised in New York, Justin is a volunteer EMT in Eastchester, New York, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Marketing from Syracuse University.

Born in the vibrant neighborhood of Astoria, Queens, Kathy Russello brings dynamic energy to her role as the Manager of the Greens at Half Hollow on Long Island. Kathy is a member favorite with a professional background in fitness management and certifications in personal training, spin, and group fitness instruction.

In addition to the multiple fitness classes she enthusiastically teaches, Kathy oversees hiring the highest quality staff for the club and ensuring a safe and pleasurable experience for members. When not enjoying strenuous exercise classes, Kathy enjoys spending her free time with family and good friends.

Fresh out of college with an Exercise Science degree from the University of Central Florida, Nick Leone joined ELITE as an assistant manager in 2014. Within two years, he was tapped to become the General Manager to one of the largest residential amenity spaces in The Bronx managed by ELITE.

A fitness enthusiast and trainer, Nick has been a fixture in gyms since he was 14. When he joined ELITE, he quickly saw how its individualized approach differed from mainstream big-box gyms. The personal relationships inspire Nick to improve the experience of residents at every property he serves.

Olaf Turczynski exemplifies the internal promotion model at ELITE. Olaf began with ELITE as a lifeguard in 2015, and his professionalism led to him being named a seasonal manager at luxurious Windsor Park in idyllic Bayside Queens. In 2020, Olaf became a full-time Assistant Manager at several impressive ELITE properties within Manhattan – including The Centrale in Midtown. Currently, Olaf serves as the Assistant Manager of the Bay Club.

Having lived in Germany, Poland, and New York coupled with his bachelor’s degree in History (and soon-to-be master’s degree) from Queens College, Olaf builds excellent relationships with the clients he manages.

Born and raised in New York City, Veronica Chavez climbed the hospitality industry ranks for over a decade before joining ELITE in the summer of 2019. With a double bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing Journalism and Psychology from CUNY Baruch, Veronica’s communication, writing, as well as her superior attention to detail resulted in a promotion from a concierge at the amenity-rich Denizen Bushwick to Assistant General Manager at one of JDS Development’s crown jewels – the American Copper Buildings. In 2021, Veronica’s outstanding performance led her to yet another promotion. Currently, she serves as the General Manager for the amenity spaces at the luxurious Sheffield Condominium in midtown Manhattan.

Veronica’s passion for health and wellness motivates her to create an incomparable experience for ELITE members, whether that means coordinating meditation sound baths and virtual cooking classes or simply connecting with like-minded members and chatting about the growing wellness industry.