Meet Our Team
Your Fitness Journey Guides
Our coaches and staff are here to encourage, support, and celebrate you every step of the way—so you can discover what you’re capable of.
At Montana Athletic Club, we’re redefining fitness. From personalized programs to group classes and expert support, we balance challenges with care to ensure your success every step of the way.
About The MAC Ownership
Doug Mahlum
The Montana Athletic Club opened in 1993 as a 20,000 sq. ft. full-service facility and quickly became a cornerstone of the Bigfork community. Over the years, expansions and remodels—including physical therapy, functional training, and new studios—have grown the club to 32,000 sq. ft. and 3,000 members in a town of just 4,200.
Doug has spent more than 30 years in the fitness industry, partnering with Jack Tawney on facilities across Montana, including the Peak clubs in Great Falls and Missoula. Through his company, Planetary Fitness Consulting, he has guided projects in Montana and beyond—from New Hampshire to Hawaii to England.
About The MAC Ownership
Nancy Mahlum
Nancy handles Member/Staff Relations and is integral in the planning and programming of the MAC. Nancy and Doug have been married 30 years and have two children, both of which have started off in their own careers. She constantly reminds Doug they need to retire, while Doug counters they need to get all the bills paid first!
We provide professionals to instruct and consult on personal fitness. State-of-the-art facilities and equipment, innovative classes and programs to satisfy all levels of fitness. Our best asset? The outstanding service and care each person receives. We offer you the opportunity to improve the quality of your life and well-being.
MAC Management Team
Christine Neu
Group Exercise
Terri Lewis
Personal Trainer
Ella moved to Montana from Texas in 1998, finding a home at Eagle Bend in Bigfork. While living in Texas, she worked at a CPA firm in Dallas. Ella enjoys golf, hiking and working out at the MAC. But mostly golfing.
Ashton Freeman
Stretch Therapy and Testing
Christine Neu has been a certified Group Instructor for 35 years, has been a certified Personal trainer for 20 years, Spin certified for 14 years. Christine has worked for the Montana Athletic Club for 24 years as, a class instructor, personal trainer, sales associate, front desk manager, daycare manager, and currently Fitness Director for the
Piper Polanik
Front Desk Manager
Christine Neu has been a certified Group Instructor for 35 years, has been a certified Personal trainer for 20 years, Spin certified for 14 years. Christine has worked for the Montana Athletic Club for 24 years as, a class instructor, personal trainer, sales associate, front desk manager, daycare manager, and currently Fitness Director for the
MAC Concierge
Sara Tanzi
Concierge Director
Ella moved to Montana from Texas in 1998, finding a home at Eagle Bend in Bigfork. While living in Texas, she worked at a CPA firm in Dallas. Ella enjoys golf, hiking and working out at the MAC. But mostly golfing.
Grace Hixson
Concierge Staff
Ella moved to Montana from Texas in 1998, finding a home at Eagle Bend in Bigfork. While living in Texas, she worked at a CPA firm in Dallas. Ella enjoys golf, hiking and working out at the MAC. But mostly golfing.
Payton Smith
Concierge Staff
Ella moved to Montana from Texas in 1998, finding a home at Eagle Bend in Bigfork. While living in Texas, she worked at a CPA firm in Dallas. Ella enjoys golf, hiking and working out at the MAC. But mostly golfing.
Gigi Vinson
Personal Trainer
Christine Neu has been a certified Group Instructor for 35 years, has been a certified Personal trainer for 20 years, Spin certified for 14 years. Christine has worked for the Montana Athletic Club for 24 years as, a class instructor, personal trainer, sales associate, front desk manager, daycare manager, and currently Fitness Director for the
Craig Schmit
Personal Trainer
Ella moved to Montana from Texas in 1998, finding a home at Eagle Bend in Bigfork. While living in Texas, she worked at a CPA firm in Dallas. Ella enjoys golf, hiking and working out at the MAC. But mostly golfing.
Diane Van Buren
Personal Trainer
Christine Neu has been a certified Group Instructor for 35 years, has been a certified Personal trainer for 20 years, Spin certified for 14 years. Christine has worked for the Montana Athletic Club for 24 years as, a class instructor, personal trainer, sales associate, front desk manager, daycare manager, and currently Fitness Director for the
Susan Franklin
Personal Trainer
Ella moved to Montana from Texas in 1998, finding a home at Eagle Bend in Bigfork. While living in Texas, she worked at a CPA firm in Dallas. Ella enjoys golf, hiking and working out at the MAC. But mostly golfing.
Janis Barton
Personal Trainer
Christine Neu has been a certified Group Instructor for 35 years, has been a certified Personal trainer for 20 years, Spin certified for 14 years. Christine has worked for the Montana Athletic Club for 24 years as, a class instructor, personal trainer, sales associate, front desk manager, daycare manager, and currently Fitness Director for the
Terri Lewis
Personal Trainer
Christine Neu has been a certified Group Instructor for 35 years, has been a certified Personal trainer for 20 years, Spin certified for 14 years. Christine has worked for the Montana Athletic Club for 24 years as, a class instructor, personal trainer, sales associate, front desk manager, daycare manager, and currently Fitness Director for the
Cord Prettyman
Personal Trainer
Christine Neu has been a certified Group Instructor for 35 years, has been a certified Personal trainer for 20 years, Spin certified for 14 years. Christine has worked for the Montana Athletic Club for 24 years as, a class instructor, personal trainer, sales associate, front desk manager, daycare manager, and currently Fitness Director for the
Wade Snow
Personal Trainer
Christine Neu has been a certified Group Instructor for 35 years, has been a certified Personal trainer for 20 years, Spin certified for 14 years. Christine has worked for the Montana Athletic Club for 24 years as, a class instructor, personal trainer, sales associate, front desk manager, daycare manager, and currently Fitness Director for the
Cindy Webb
Personal Trainer
Ella moved to Montana from Texas in 1998, finding a home at Eagle Bend in Bigfork. While living in Texas, she worked at a CPA firm in Dallas. Ella enjoys golf, hiking and working out at the MAC. But mostly golfing.
Ashton Freeman
Stretch Therapy and Testing
Ella moved to Montana from Texas in 1998, finding a home at Eagle Bend in Bigfork. While living in Texas, she worked at a CPA firm in Dallas. Ella enjoys golf, hiking and working out at the MAC. But mostly golfing.
Robert Kirchner
Personal Trainer
Ella moved to Montana from Texas in 1998, finding a home at Eagle Bend in Bigfork. While living in Texas, she worked at a CPA firm in Dallas. Ella enjoys golf, hiking and working out at the MAC. But mostly golfing.
Lone White
Personal Trainer
Christine Neu has been a certified Group Instructor for 35 years, has been a certified Personal trainer for 20 years, Spin certified for 14 years. Christine has worked for the Montana Athletic Club for 24 years as, a class instructor, personal trainer, sales associate, front desk manager, daycare manager, and currently Fitness Director for the
Taylor Huntman
Personal Trainer
Christine Neu has been a certified Group Instructor for 35 years, has been a certified Personal trainer for 20 years, Spin certified for 14 years. Christine has worked for the Montana Athletic Club for 24 years as, a class instructor, personal trainer, sales associate, front desk manager, daycare manager, and currently Fitness Director for the
Janis Barton
Health Couch
Christine Neu has been a certified Group Instructor for 35 years, has been a certified Personal trainer for 20 years, Spin certified for 14 years. Christine has worked for the Montana Athletic Club for 24 years as, a class instructor, personal trainer, sales associate, front desk manager, daycare manager, and currently Fitness Director for the
Aerobic Instructors
Janet Olson
Silver Sneakers
Christine Neu has been a certified Group Instructor for 35 years, has been a certified Personal trainer for 20 years, Spin certified for 14 years. Christine has worked for the Montana Athletic Club for 24 years as, a class instructor, personal trainer, sales associate, front desk manager, daycare manager, and currently Fitness Director for the
Lynnsey Janes
Aerobics Instructor
Christine Neu has been a certified Group Instructor for 35 years, has been a certified Personal trainer for 20 years, Spin certified for 14 years. Christine has worked for the Montana Athletic Club for 24 years as, a class instructor, personal trainer, sales associate, front desk manager, daycare manager, and currently Fitness Director for the
Christine Neu
Aerobics Director
Christine Neu has been a certified Group Instructor for 35 years, has been a certified Personal trainer for 20 years, Spin certified for 14 years. Christine has worked for the Montana Athletic Club for 24 years as, a class instructor, personal trainer, sales associate, front desk manager, daycare manager, and currently Fitness Director for the
Ashley Gramlich
OULA
Christine Neu has been a certified Group Instructor for 35 years, has been a certified Personal trainer for 20 years, Spin certified for 14 years. Christine has worked for the Montana Athletic Club for 24 years as, a class instructor, personal trainer, sales associate, front desk manager, daycare manager, and currently Fitness Director for the
Olga Andries
Belly Dancing
Christine Neu has been a certified Group Instructor for 35 years, has been a certified Personal trainer for 20 years, Spin certified for 14 years. Christine has worked for the Montana Athletic Club for 24 years as, a class instructor, personal trainer, sales associate, front desk manager, daycare manager, and currently Fitness Director for the
Marshelle Wade
BodyPump Trainer
Christine Neu has been a certified Group Instructor for 35 years, has been a certified Personal trainer for 20 years, Spin certified for 14 years. Christine has worked for the Montana Athletic Club for 24 years as, a class instructor, personal trainer, sales associate, front desk manager, daycare manager, and currently Fitness Director for the
Leona Maneval
Barre
Christine Neu has been a certified Group Instructor for 35 years, has been a certified Personal trainer for 20 years, Spin certified for 14 years. Christine has worked for the Montana Athletic Club for 24 years as, a class instructor, personal trainer, sales associate, front desk manager, daycare manager, and currently Fitness Director for the
Holly Wilson
Aquatics
Christine Neu has been a certified Group Instructor for 35 years, has been a certified Personal trainer for 20 years, Spin certified for 14 years. Christine has worked for the Montana Athletic Club for 24 years as, a class instructor, personal trainer, sales associate, front desk manager, daycare manager, and currently Fitness Director for the
Kim Launer
Tai Chi
Christine Neu has been a certified Group Instructor for 35 years, has been a certified Personal trainer for 20 years, Spin certified for 14 years. Christine has worked for the Montana Athletic Club for 24 years as, a class instructor, personal trainer, sales associate, front desk manager, daycare manager, and currently Fitness Director for the
Yoshimi Kerr
Zumba
Christine Neu has been a certified Group Instructor for 35 years, has been a certified Personal trainer for 20 years, Spin certified for 14 years. Christine has worked for the Montana Athletic Club for 24 years as, a class instructor, personal trainer, sales associate, front desk manager, daycare manager, and currently Fitness Director for the
Allysa Alger
Team Member
Christine Neu has been a certified Group Instructor for 35 years, has been a certified Personal trainer for 20 years, Spin certified for 14 years. Christine has worked for the Montana Athletic Club for 24 years as, a class instructor, personal trainer, sales associate, front desk manager, daycare manager, and currently Fitness Director for the
Natalie Corona
Team Member
Christine Neu has been a certified Group Instructor for 35 years, has been a certified Personal trainer for 20 years, Spin certified for 14 years. Christine has worked for the Montana Athletic Club for 24 years as, a class instructor, personal trainer, sales associate, front desk manager, daycare manager, and currently Fitness Director for the
Kim Rose
Team Member
Christine Neu has been a certified Group Instructor for 35 years, has been a certified Personal trainer for 20 years, Spin certified for 14 years. Christine has worked for the Montana Athletic Club for 24 years as, a class instructor, personal trainer, sales associate, front desk manager, daycare manager, and currently Fitness Director for the
Lone White
Oula & Swimming Lessons
Christine Neu has been a certified Group Instructor for 35 years, has been a certified Personal trainer for 20 years, Spin certified for 14 years. Christine has worked for the Montana Athletic Club for 24 years as, a class instructor, personal trainer, sales associate, front desk manager, daycare manager, and currently Fitness Director for the
Monarae Tuhy
Water Aerobics
Christine Neu has been a certified Group Instructor for 35 years, has been a certified Personal trainer for 20 years, Spin certified for 14 years. Christine has worked for the Montana Athletic Club for 24 years as, a class instructor, personal trainer, sales associate, front desk manager, daycare manager, and currently Fitness Director for the
Shawna Benson
Spin Instructor
Christine Neu has been a certified Group Instructor for 35 years, has been a certified Personal trainer for 20 years, Spin certified for 14 years. Christine has worked for the Montana Athletic Club for 24 years as, a class instructor, personal trainer, sales associate, front desk manager, daycare manager, and currently Fitness Director for the
Jami Grende
Spin Instructor
Christine Neu has been a certified Group Instructor for 35 years, has been a certified Personal trainer for 20 years, Spin certified for 14 years. Christine has worked for the Montana Athletic Club for 24 years as, a class instructor, personal trainer, sales associate, front desk manager, daycare manager, and currently Fitness Director for the
Cliff Palmer
Yoga Instructor
Christine Neu has been a certified Group Instructor for 35 years, has been a certified Personal trainer for 20 years, Spin certified for 14 years. Christine has worked for the Montana Athletic Club for 24 years as, a class instructor, personal trainer, sales associate, front desk manager, daycare manager, and currently Fitness Director for the
Teresa Kennedy
Yoga Instructor
Christine Neu has been a certified Group Instructor for 35 years, has been a certified Personal trainer for 20 years, Spin certified for 14 years. Christine has worked for the Montana Athletic Club for 24 years as, a class instructor, personal trainer, sales associate, front desk manager, daycare manager, and currently Fitness Director for the
Sara Dupont
Yoga Instructor
Christine Neu has been a certified Group Instructor for 35 years, has been a certified Personal trainer for 20 years, Spin certified for 14 years. Christine has worked for the Montana Athletic Club for 24 years as, a class instructor, personal trainer, sales associate, front desk manager, daycare manager, and currently Fitness Director for the
Codi Dobi
Yoga Instructor
Christine Neu has been a certified Group Instructor for 35 years, has been a certified Personal trainer for 20 years, Spin certified for 14 years. Christine has worked for the Montana Athletic Club for 24 years as, a class instructor, personal trainer, sales associate, front desk manager, daycare manager, and currently Fitness Director for the
Michelle Wiggins
Peak Certified Pilates Instructor
Christine Neu has been a certified Group Instructor for 35 years, has been a certified Personal trainer for 20 years, Spin certified for 14 years. Christine has worked for the Montana Athletic Club for 24 years as, a class instructor, personal trainer, sales associate, front desk manager, daycare manager, and currently Fitness Director for the
Lesli Skidgell
Peak Classical Pilates Instructor
Christine Neu has been a certified Group Instructor for 35 years, has been a certified Personal trainer for 20 years, Spin certified for 14 years. Christine has worked for the Montana Athletic Club for 24 years as, a class instructor, personal trainer, sales associate, front desk manager, daycare manager, and currently Fitness Director for the
About Us
Forge Your Fitness Gym and CrossFit Adventures
The Montana Athletic Club was built as a partnership between Doug Mahlum and Jack Tawney in 1991 at 17,000 SF and had 600 members. Today, the MAC is at 32,000 SF with 2,500 members. We are a full-service facility with world-class trainers and instructors.
We pride ourselves in exemplary service and strive to meet the need of each member and guest. Come be a part of our family and enjoy all we offer. What’s keeping you from getting fit?
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Access top-tier equipment, expert trainers, and diverse classes under one roof.
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Work with world-class trainers to create custom plans tailored to your goals.
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Join a vibrant community with over 2,500 members and a legacy of growth since 1991.
Full-Service Fitness Facility
Access top-tier equipment, expert trainers, and diverse classes under one roof.
Personalized Training Programs
Work with world-class trainers to create custom plans tailored to your goals.
Community-Driven Wellness
Join a vibrant community with over 2,500 members and a legacy of growth since 1991.
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The Montana Athletic Club was built as a partnership between Doug Mahlum and Jack Tawney in 1991 at 17,000 SF and had 600 members. Today, the MAC is at 32,000 SF with 3,000 members. We are a full-service facility with world-class trainers and instructors.
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