Michael Castillo
Corporate Accounts Manager
Born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. Played some football, but mainly wrestled in high school, which brought my encouragement in life toward health and fitness. In college I focused on getting involved in student organizations, which included being inducted into the Sigma Chi Fraternity and holding an office in Student Government. In 1997 I graduated from the University of Nevada Las Vegas with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications, with emphasis in Special Events and Public Relations and a Minor in History. Upon graduation, I expanded my career in special events as the Events Director for the Fremont Street Experience, which then led to becoming Programs Director of the UNLV Alumni Association.
For the past 15 years, I have been a licensed Real Estate Professional, working with commercial and residential investors and property managers. Moving to Ellensburg has allowed me the opportunity to work for Maximus Gym, managing retention and Corporate Accounts, all while getting to know the community and locals alike. Outside of Maximus, I am a husband and father of two incredible teenage boys. My family and I very much enjoy the outdoor activities the Pacific Northwest has to offer; we also enjoy shooting. Also, I devote time to playing Lead electric guitar for Mercer Creek Church.
Raymond
Front Desk Staff
Hi there! My name is Raymond, and I am a part of this awesome team here at the Maximus Gym. I am currently working on getting my certification as a strength and conditioning coach so I can fulfill my dream to be an athlete coach. I am an active competing powerlifter, and my all-time favorite exercise is squat. I love working at the gym where I get to meet people with different backgrounds. I definitely want to hear your story because that's what fascinates me most when meeting people. Please feel free to come and chat with me if you have any questions about the club or if you need help with your workout. I look forward to meeting all the members here!
........Btw, squat day everyday lol
Chelsea Marozik
Front Desk Staff & Personal Trainer
Chelsea is one of our certified personal trainers since 2020 specializing in CrossFit, bodybuilding, and athletic training. She is a native from Eastern Washington; having lived in Tri-Cities, Walla Walla, and now Ellensburg.
She has played soccer for over 10+ years, including playing at the NCAA Division II level, gaining a lot of knowledge and experience about fitness and health.
Chelsea graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor’s in psychology in 2020 and shortly after received her ISSA personal training certification.
Her passion for sports and weightlifting drives her to help others be the best versions of themselves!
Ethan
Front Desk Staff & Personal Trainer
Ethan is a NASM certified personal trainer as well as ACE certified group fitness instructor. Ethan attributes his knowledge of training, nutrition, and fitness to not only his certification courses, but also his pursuit of a degree in Exercise Science; as well as his own experience being a competitive bodybuilder.
Ethan has lost 90 pounds in one year, so he has been in the shoes of his clients!
Cassidy
Front Desk Staff
Hi! I’m Cassidy - I moved to Washington a few years ago from Maryland and I have loved the area since. I’ve always been involved in fitness and studying nutrition. Since moving to Ellensburg I have started my own small business, Ellensburg Desserts LLC. My business offers mini cupcakes, cake pops and cakes, which are all available in gluten-free, vegan, and sugar-free options. I believe in living an all-around balanced lifestyle – physically and mentally. Maximus Gym has been a great experience to meet energetic and goal oriented people.
Holland
Front Desk Staff
Holland is one of our front desk staff, and our social media manager. She is an Ellensburg local who graduated from Central Washington University in March of 2022. Despite her bachelors degree in forensic psychology, she has a passion for working out and furthering her knowledge in health/fitness.
Jesse
Front Desk Staff
Jesse is an Ellensburg native and has been a member at the gym since 2017 but started working here since August of 2022. He graduated from Ellensburg High School in 2018, after which he served a two year mission in Chile and then Arizona and is fluent in Spanish.
He played football, wrestled, and ran track during middle and high school so athletics and exercise have been a part of his life since he was a young teenager. Now he just works out to stay healthy while also still being able to eat a lot of pizza!
Jesse is currently enrolled in Central, majoring in history and secondary education to eventually become a college professor. He plans to get his doctorate and specialize in the history of Eastern Asian and China. In his free time he likes to spend time outside hiking or shooting and enjoys spending time with his family and friends.