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.

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.

Joseph Lee artfully brings ELITE’s products and services to life in printed marketing materials, social media posts, property event flyers, and corporate communications. Prior to joining ELITE, Joseph worked as a freelance graphic designer, often managing multiple clients simultaneously and perfecting the ability to match each brand with a unique creative theme.

Born and raised in Queens, New York, Joseph was voted Best Male Artist in his high school and holds a degree in Graphic Design from the prestigious Pratt Institute.

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.

Queens, New York native Kirstin Borrel joined ELITE in July of 2021, at the height of the company’s busiest time of the year. Kirstin quickly proved herself an invaluable team member, jumping in wherever needed and using her organizational skills to provide superior office support for corporate staff and on-site managers.

Before joining ELITE, Kirstin served as an Assistant Spa Manager at Spa Mirbeau, honing her skills in customer service and creating a positive environment for those around her. It is that supportive environment that she enjoys most about ELITE.

“I wanted to join a company that made people feel cared about, not only for their customers but their staff as well. Thankfully this has been proven to me each day that I come to work, and it is the very thing I enjoy the most.”

Kirstin is a graduate of SUNY Albany with a bachelor’s degree in Communications.

From NYC’s Financial District to the Upper East Side, Natalie has spent over ten years managing the amenities in numerous luxury residential buildings. She believes that patience and communication are keys to successful management and that leading by example strengthens an entire team. Natalie joined ELITE in 2021 and enjoys the feeling of inclusiveness within the company. She currently supervises the amenities at one of ELITE’s premier luxury condominium buildings.

Natalie is a graduate of SUNY New Paltz with a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management. She is a Certified Pool Operator and is Lifeguard, CPR, and AED certified. In her spare time, Natalie loves interior design, decorating, and scouring real estate pages to learn about new properties.

Melinda was born and raised on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. She began her career at ELITE as a receptionist, quickly absorbing ELITE’s extensive hospitality and leadership training. In a short time, Melinda was promoted to Manager of two upscale ELITE-managed properties.

Melinda says, “Being acknowledged for my work and passion for the hospitality industry ensured that joining the ELITE family is the best decision.”

Melinda’s life goal is to visit all Seven Wonders of the World…two down, five to go.

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. Veronica holds a double bachelor’s degree in creative writing journalism, and psychology from CUNY Baruch. Veronica’s superior communication and writing, as well as her meticulous attention to detail, resulted in a promotion from a concierge at the amenity-rich Denizen Bushwick to Assistant Manager and then Manager at one of JDS Development’s crown jewels – the American Copper Buildings. Recently, Veronica returned to Denizen as its Manager overseeing the amenities and resident experiences.

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

Like many of ELITE’s outstanding employees, Victoria has worked her way up through the company ranks. She began as a seasonal lifeguard, was promoted to Seasonal Amenity Manager, and currently serves full-time as Manager of two ELITE contracts. Victoria’s hard work, perseverance, and “team first” attitude have led to her building long-lasting relationships with her peers and fellow managers.

Victoria was a Women’s Rowing Team member at Iona University before transferring to CUNY Queens College, where she is currently working towards an accounting degree.