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Bios of every contestant that competed in 2004 Super
Fitness Weekend
(Fitness Atlantic, Ms Bikini Atlantic,
and Musclemania Atlantic)
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Erika
Castillo
Erika is a second year law school student and works as a victim
and witness advocate. She is a former Military Police Officer
in the Army National Guard from 1995-2002 and she is studing
to become a criminal attorney. Her hobbies include reading and
weight lifting. She is 28 years old, 5'-6" tall and weighs
115lbs.
Rebecca
Pleger
Rebecca is 26 years old and has a degree in German Studies and
Political Science and studied entire four years of college in
Germany and is fluent in German. She works on the trading floor
at a German Investment Bank in New York City. Orginally from
Buffalo, New York this was her first fitness competition and
she was trained by choreographer Eddie Carrington.
Roseanne
Porcaro
Roseanne is a Case Manager and Counselor with a degree in Human
Services. This was her first competition and she was trained
by professional bodybuilder Greg Rando. She loves to help others
and used the contest to gain and learn more insight about herself.
Lisa
Gold
Lisa is a student in the ninth grade from New York. She won
a scholarship to Triple-A Fitness Competition Camp and came
in 2nd place in the Jr International meet in New Hampshire and
3rd place in Miami Lakes Triple-A. This is her first Fitness
America Pageant. Lisa is a fun caring person that wants to see
everyone succeed. There are two sides to her personality - the
calm, quiet, shy side and then the intense, more fearless side.
Sometimes she can just relax and watch TV and others she enjoys
snowmobiling, quading, and going on speedboats. Her lifetime
ambition is to become a nurse and help people stay healthy and
always be a role model of fitness.
Lisa
Watson
Lisa is a physical education teacher at Willie Ross School for
the Deaf. This is Lisa's first bodybuilding competition and
she started training seriously 9 months ago with her trainer
Kevin Donahue. Lisa is married for 19 years with 2 teenage daughters
and she also coaches softball and basketball. Lisa has an ambition
of becoming a certified personal trainer when retiring from
teaching in order to promote womens bodybuilding and a lifestyle
of fitness.
Darren
Phinney
Darren is a full-time student graduating in May with a degree
in Business Management. In College he played on the competitive
hockey and football teams. He was trained for this competition
by Pat Alyward and Mick Souza, the former 1992 Mr. Universe.
Darren is 24 years old, 5'-10" tall, and weighs around
180lbs. He always pushes himself to be the best he can in everything
he does.
Rafael
Guerrero
Rafael is a Certified Personal Trainer and has a Bachelor oF
Science Degree in Computer Science. He competed in both the
novice and open divisions since this was his first competition.
Adam Blair Adam is getting his Associates Degree is September.
While completing school he works as a bartender at Smokey Bones
Restaurant. Adam's first competition was the Musclemania New
England in Boston were he placed 2nd in the Juniors and 4th
in the Novice.
Larry
Becker
Larry is from Wilmington, Delaware. He is 25 years old, 5'-10"
tall and 180lbs and he is an Accountant. This was his first
bodybuilding competition and he was trained by Fred Smalls.
Wayne
Bates
Wayne is 45 years old from New York and is a Certified Personal
Trainer for the past five years. This was Wayne's first Musclemania
competition.
Anthony
Manousos
Tony is 22 years old, 5'-8" tall and about 170lbs. Tony
has a Technical degree and works as a systems administrator.
He trained himself for the competition and this was his first
time competing.
Yrlen Ysasis Yrlen is 27 years old, 5'-4" tall, and weighs
122lbs. She has a degree in Communications and works in Television
Broadcasting with ESPN Network.
Holly
Wilbur
Holly is a Physical Therapist and former Philadelphia Eagles
and New England Patriots Cheerleader. Holly won the 2004 Fitness
South Beach Pageant, 2004 Ms Bikini South Beach and 2004 Fitness
Nations Capitol.
Csilla
Welch
Csilla (which is pronounced as CHEE-LA) is 31 years old from
Massachusetts. Csilla has a degree in International Affairs
and Political Science and her occupation is as a Certified Persoanl
Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor. Csilla is a former national
rowing champion and has also won several rowing competitions.
Her hobbies include rockclimbing, skydiving, mountain biking,
competing in triathalons and photography.
Deborah
Walker
Debby is a manager of Gold's Gym and was trained for the competition
by Erik Bruce of The Training Force. Debby is 25 years old,
5' feet tall, and weighs 110lbs from Massachusetts.
Jennifer
Tedford-Zuba
Jen is a dancer for the past 20 years starting when she was
6 years old. Jen particiaptes in hiking, biking, and running
as hobbies. She has competed in the 2003 Fitness Atlantic, 2003
Fitness New England, and won the 2004 Ms Bikini South Beach
competition in Florida. She is a Certified Personal Trainer
from New Hampshire.
Gwen
Stratton
Gwen is 29 years old, 5'-7" tall, and 109lbs from New Hampshire.
Stephanie Spiridakis Stephanie is 24 years old, 5'-2" tall,
and 111lbs. She is from Massachusetts and works with children.
Jill
Spera
Jill has a Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Administration
and works in Human Resources as a Compensation Specialist for
an independent consulting firm. She is currently studying for
the American Council on Exercise Certification. She competed
for the first time in the Ms Bikini New England competition.
Tracey
Schorr-Garrett
Tracey is a registered nurse from Massachusetts. She is 35 years
old, 5'-8" tall and competed in both fitness and bikini
divisions.
Anabela Santos Bela has an Associates Degree in Business and
is a Certified Personal Trainer and group exercise instructor.
She owns her own personal training studio named "Bela Body"
in Massachusetts. She currently placed Top 10 in the 2003 Fitness
New England Pageant and this was her second competition.
Tisha
Rodrigues
Tisha is 27 years old and has three children. Tisha is a Certified
Personal Trainer, Swimsuit Designer, Model, and Fitness Writer.
Tisha just shot for Backpacker Magazine and Natural Muscle Magazine.
Tisha claims the Ms Bikini competitions have given her an extended
family of friends and exposure to the fitness industry. She
has the help of her husband and nutrition advice from Ritch
Finnegan.
Monique
Reilly
Monique trains six days each week while completing law school
where she is going to become a lawyer. She is also a Certified
Personal Trainer. Monique competed in the 2003 Fitness Atlantic
and the 2003 NPC Tournament of Champions.
Caron
Querker
Caron is a business manager and bartender at BAR restaurant
and nightclub in New Haven, Connecticut. In June 2003 she competed
in her first bodybuilding event and placed 3rd in the Ms. Connecticut.
Rhianna
DaCruz
Rhianna has a degree in Exercise Science and is a Personal Trainer.
She was captain of Umass-Amherst Track and Field Team winning
both pole vault and javelin titles in the A-10 Conference. Rhianna
is also a former NCA cheerleader and staff member from 1999-2002.
Melissa
Crump
Missy is a closing representative for American Mortgage Network
in Shelton, Connecticut and just became certified as a Personal
Trainer through the International Sports Science Association.
She has been training for competition for 3 years and this is
her second year competing.
Alison
Correia
Alison has a Bachelor of Science Degree and works as a Computer
Engineer. She is a former high school cheerleader and would
like to qualify for ESPN Fitness America Nationals at some time
soon. She competed in the 2004 Bikini South Beach and both fitness
and bikini in the Atlantic competition.
Laura
Cocoltchos
Laura is from Connecticut and is in charge of marketing for
a health club where she uses her Bachelors Degree in Public
Relations. This is her second year competing in fitness competitions.
Emily
Carter
Emily is currently a student in her senior year at Smith College
where she also competes in varsity cross country. She is 21
years old, 5'-9" tall and 130lbs.
Genevieve
Cadorette
Genevieve has a degree from Hesser College and is a customer
service representative for John Hancock Insurance. Her first
compeition was the 2003 Ms. Bikini New England competition in
Boston. Her other hobbies include writing, watching football
and baseball. She is 28 years old and from Massachusetts.
Dawn
Butterfield
Dawn has been competing since 1996 and has several titles under
her belt and is most proud of placing Top 20 at 2003 Fitness
Universe Pageant and 2003 Fitness America Nationals. She has
a degree in Fashion Merchandising, a Personal Trainer Certification,
and helps her husband run their electrical contractors business.
Dawn has an 11 year old son and a 4 year old Russell Terrier
who accompanies her during her cardiovascular sessions running
in the park.
Catherine
Boynton
Catherine a.k.a. "Katie McKay" and has a college degree
in Theater. Catherine is the mother of three children, Will
9, Johnny 7, and Sophie 2. She said she is ever moving whether
it is a cartwheel, dancing, bodybuilding, or running a triathalon.
Katrina
Borisjuk
Katrina is a former NCAA Division 1 Women's Soccer player, former
Ms. Penn Bodybuilding Champion, and a trapeze artist. Kartina
is an Investment Banker and will be attending graduate school
this fall for her masters and also teaching group fitness classes.
Katrina is 27 years old and from New York City.
Linda
Rose
Murphy Linda once coached 4 levels of cheerleading squads and
was captain of the fifth squad, she was enrolled in 4 dance
classes, choreographed a high school musical, went to school
and held a part-time job all at the same time. Linda has an
Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and Human Services.
She works as a Human Resources Assistant and part-time Ballroom
Dance Instructor. Linda is 4'-10" tall, 98lbs, and the
Atlantic is her first fitness competition.
Anastacia
Moutafis
Stacy is 25 years old from New York, she has an Associates Degree
and works as a sales manager for and insurance company and is
a Certified Personal Trainer. She had competed in the Ms. Bikini
New England competition in Boston in 2003.
Tara
Mayberry
Tara is 31 years old and the mother of two girls ages 4 and
2. She enjoys cooking and refinishing furniture and owns her
own house cleaning business. She is also a certified personal
trainer and has goals of having her photos in a fitness magazine
and promoting the sport of fitness.
Jacquelyn
Maxwell
Jackie is 18 years old and is a college student from New Hampshire.
She was a competitive gmnast for several years at Off the Wall
Gymnastics. This was her first fitness competition.
Christine
Maray
Christine is 32 years old and works as a manager in contract
administration for WebMD and also is a group fitness instructor.
She has two children ages 3 and 1 and at 5'-3" tall is
competing at 105lbs.
Rosanna
LoMonte
Rosanna has a degree in Communication and works as an account
executive at Y & R Advertising in New York City. She competed
in the 2003 Atlantic and the 2003 Boston pageants. One of her
goals is to become a certified persaonl trainer and performance
nutrition specialist and open her own fitness center.
Faith
Leonard
Faith is 19 years old, a sophomore in college, a summer lifeguard,
works at a gym, and is a waitress. She has been a competitive
swimmer for 10 years and started weight training two years ago.
She said the staff of her gym has been supportive with her perparations
for this event.
Melanie
Lancaster
Melanie is a drawing and documentaion clerk and also has a cosmetology
license. She claims to be addicted to working out, eating healthy
and staying physically fit. She is 24 years old and is from
Massachusetts.
Tricia
Hoyt
Tricia has a degree in Exercise Physiology and works as a loan
originations manager for a mortgage company. Tricia has completed
3 Boston Marathons and loves painfully spicy foods. She feels
competing in Fitness has helped her share the message of the
importance of living a healthy and balanced lifestyle with her
family and firends.
Jodie
Goldberg
Jodie has a Masters Degree in Education and is a school teacher.
She is 5'-7" tall and is 34 years old.
Stephanie Forbes Stephanie holds a degree in Psychology from
the University of New Hampshire and is a personal trainer and
fitness director at Bally's Total Fitness. At 5'-2" and
118lbs she is competing in both the Ms. Bikini Atlantic and
the Musclemania Bodybuilding Championships.
Heidi
Fletcher
Heidi won the 2003 Ms. Bikini New England and placed 3rd in
Fitness in Boston last year. Not only did she place in the Top
5 in Fitness Atlantic but she also won the NPC Fitness New England
and the Fitness Pittsburgh Pageant. Next she is off to the Fitness
Universe Pageant in Florida.
Kathryn
Fahey
Kata is 19 years old and has 4 years of Cheerleading experience
and 6 years of competitive gymnastics. She is 5'-3" tall
and is weighs 125lbs and is from Massachusetts.
Lauren
Dyer
Lauren is 13 years old and this was her first Fitness America
Pageant. She is a ninth grade student and competes in track,
is a cheerleader, studies dance at the Dance Theatre of Harlem,
and is a gymnast. She has competed in Triple-A Fitness Jr. International
and is the New England Champion. Her lifetime goal is to become
a child psychologist.
Toneka
Pires
Toneka is a Corporate Data Executive with Nextel and is currently
attending Boston University. Toneka had previously won the Ms.
Bikini Atlantic Pageant in 2003 and also the 2003 Ms. Bikini
Nations Capitol. Toneka placed 3rd in last years Fitness Atlantic.
Dr.
Nicole Pavick
Nicole holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and works as a
fitness and wellness specialist in New York City. She prepared
for this event with a strict whole foods diet by cutting dairy,
packaged foods, and no artificial sweeteners. She has competed
in the 2003 Fitness Atlantic and 2003 Fitness New England Pageants.
At 5'-2" tall she competed at 108lbs, this was her third
fitness competition.
Michelle
Pancyck
Michelle is an account manager and also has a cosmetology degree.
Her first contest was the 2001 Ocean State Super Natural which
she placed 2nd and she also competed in the 2003 Ms Bikini New
England. She has a supportive husband, Erik, and a dog named
Elsa. She enjoys spending time with her family and working out.
Mary
Onyango
Mary is from Bronx, New York and is in her second year of college
majoring in Government. She is a certified personal trainer,
group fitness instructor, and dancer. She competed on the Jr.
Olympic Valleyball Team for two years, has nine years of gymnastics
training, and four years of track and field. She loves dancing
and poetry as well as sharing healthful information teaching
women to be mentally and physically strong. Her goal is to become
a physical therapist and open a gymnastics and dance studio.
Micolene
Boddie
Mickie is presently in a graduate student program at the University
of Rhode Island going for her Masters. She is an athletic trainer
and part-time bartender. She has many years of gymnastics training
but had to stop do to an injury and is 26 years old and from
Massachusetts.
Regina
Blais
Regina has a Masters Degree in Exercise Science and is a Software
Sales Manager and Certified Personal Trainer. She has placed
1st in the ANBC Yankee Classic, 3rd in the ANBC Ms. Massachusetts,
2nd in the NPC New England bodybuilding events. She said her
Christian faith is the most important thing in her life and
she said she healed herself from Hypothyriod and other physical
ailments through proper nutrition.
Nadine
Beshere
Nadine has a Masters Degree is a Physical Therapist and a Certified
Personal Trainer. She also teaches group exercise classes and
continuing education to fitness professionals. She placed 8th
in the 2003 Ms Bikini New England, this was her second competition.
Amber Baker Amber is 23 years old and attending the University
of Massachusetts working on her degree in Enviromental Science.
She is 5'-3" tall, weighs 125lbs, and her trainer is Jill
Aliberti.
Amy
Nelson
Amy is a certified personal trainer with the Nartional Academy
of Sports Medicine and is a fitness manager for a health club
in New York. She is a Professional Ballroom Latin Dancer, former
Level 10 Gymnast, and former Jr. National Ice Skater and also
participates in cross-country skiing and swimming. She is also
a singer and was recently offered a recording contract with
a top Nashville label. This was her first Fitness America Pageant.
Juan
Ventura
Juan started competing in 2003 and placed 4th in the Musclemania
Atlantic novice division and 3rd in the INBF competition. He
is 33 years old, 5'-9" tall and weighs around 170 during
the year. He is a full-time certified personal trainer from
Connecticut.
Thomas
Ventriglio
Tommy is a New York City Firefighter and X-Ray Technician. He
is 31 years old, 5'-9" tall and competes as a light-heavyweight.
Wil
Usher
Wil is from Washington, DC and a graduate of Clark College.
He is a Customer Safety Technician for the FDA and also a certified
personal trainer. Wil is 33 years old, 5'-7" tall and competes
as a lightweight. Wil had won the lightweight division at Musclemania
World Championships in 2002.
Anthony
Truino
Tony has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Central Connecticut
State College and is a financial planner with Metlife. His first
contest was the 2003 Musclemania Atlantic and he also placed
1st in the lightweight division in the 2003 Musclemania New
England. He is 27 years old and weighs 165lbs.
Jarueba
Taylor
Jarueba has a Bachelors Degree from the University of West Virginia
and was on the college wrestling team. He is 30 years old from
Massachusetts and is a Certified Personal Tariner and Nutrition
Consultant. He has competed in the 2003 Musclemania Atlantic
and 2003 Musclemania New England. This was his third bodybuilding
competition.
Domingo
Tanco
Domingo is from New York City and has a degree in advertising
and graphic design. He is a Physical Education teacher and gymnastic
instructor. Domingo started competing in Musclemania Atlantic
in 2000 and has returned each and every year with another outstanding
posing routine. He is 32 years old, 5'-7" tall and competes
as a Middleweight.
Christopher
Tamburrino
Chris is 26 years old from Rotterdam, New York. Chris is 5'-5"
tall and competes as a bantamweight. This was his first Musclemania
event.
Robert Smith Bobby is a Certified Personal Trainer with Bally's
Total Fitness. He has competed for 3 years with the North American
Bodybuilding Federation and started competing in Musclemania
Atlantic in 2002. His goals are to become a Professional Natural
Bodybuilder and successful fitness model. He is 5'-4" and
competes as a bantamweight.
Daniel
Scotina
Dan is a Senior Financial Analyst from Massachusetts and has
been a top finisher in several bodybuilding competitions. He
is also a runner and competes in Sub-3 Hour Marathons. He is
49 years old, 5'-5" tall and weighs 145lbs. He competed
in both the Masters and Open divisions.
Jeffrey
Roux
Jeff has a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science and
is a Fitness Director and Certified Personal Trainer for Bally's
Total Fitness. Jeff placed second in the NPC Mr Connecticut
in the lightweight division and weighs 150lbs at 5'-9"
tall and he is 30 years old. This was his first Musclemania
contest.
Brian
Rose
Brian is a Correction Officier and Staff Sergeant in the Air
National Guard. He is a former track and cross country athlete
and this was his first bodybuilding event. Brian is 28 years
old, 5'-7" tall and weighs 170lbs. He said he likes to
do things 100% effort or nothing at all and he trys to make
the best of whatever he does.
Willis Rivera
Willie is a Machine Operator and likes to write music. He is
30 years old, 5'-9" tall and weighs around 170lbs. He enjoys
personal training people that are just as eager about reaching
fitness goals as he is.
Ronald
Rich
Ron owns a successful plumbing business and has a wife and two
children. The 28 year old, 6 foot tall bodybuilder weighs 225lbs
when competing and 240lbs in his off-season. He is also a certified
bodybuilding judge with the INBF Organization. This was his
fourth bodybuilding competition in two years.
Buenaventura
Reyes
Javier is a graduate of Bunker Hill Community College and is
a Certified Personal Trainer at Club Fitness. He practiced karate
for four years while living in El Salvador. He loves to workout
and train others. He is 25 years old, 5'-9" tall and weighs
156lbs.
Jason
Reese
Jason is 22 years old and a Junior in college. While in school
he is also the manager of a hardware store. He wants to become
a certified personal trainer and open his own health club. He
is 5'-8" tall and weighs around 160lbs and this was his
first Musclemania event.
Jeffrey
Pollack
Jeff is a technician for Verizon andf he started competing in
bodybuilding contests in 1995. He also loves to mountain bike.
Jeff normally weighs 173lbs and is 5'-10" tall and this
was his third year competing in the Musclemania Atlantic contest.
Bryan
Perry
Bryan is an Attorney from Maryland and this was his second bodybuilding
competition. He had placed 2nd in the novice division in Musclemania
Nations Capitol last year. He is 6 feet tall, weighs 210lbs,
and is 32 years old.
Tammy
Pawlowski
Tammy has been weight training for 3 years. She is a registered
nurse and has two children. Her trainers Chuck Kirsch and John
Koch helped her perpare for the event. She is 34 years old,
5'-6" tall and weighs 131lbs.
George
Patton
George has a Masters in Finance and is a Certified Personal
Trainer from Philadelphia. He placed 3rd in the Musclemania
Superbody World Championships in 2003. He is 31 years old, 5'-7"
and he competes as a Light Heavyweight.
David
Ormerod
David has a Bachelor of Arts Degree and is a Hardware/Software
Computer Specialist and he was a Certified Personal Trainer
for Bally's Total Fitness from 2001-2003. He sky-dived for his
25th birthday in Newport, Rhode Island and loves to travel visiting
Russia, Finland, Hawaii twice, California, and Colorado. He
wanted to thank Paul Dexter for helping him prepare for this
competition and he thanks his friends and family for their support.
Max
Nicholas
Max is a college graduate and works as a Certified Personal
Trainer in Massachusetts. He has competed for several years
and was a North American Bodybuilding Federation Professional
and has been a top finisher in Musclemania Atlantic in 2002
and 2003. This was his third year in the event and he focuses
on getting better each contest. He is 5'-9" tall and weighs
192lbs and competes as a Light Heavyweight.
Frank
Napolitano
Frank has a Bachelor of Science degree and works as a Courier
in New York. He is 26 years old, 5'-8" tall and competes
as a lightweight.
Charlie
Moss
Charlie is a college graduate and is in the Air Force Reserves.
He has competed in over one hundred bodybuilding competitions
and had to take a break from competing when the Air Force sent
him to Germany after September 11th. Charlie works for UPS and
tries to compete every change he gets. Charlie is 49 years young
and says he hopes to compete forever and that he has always
been lifetime drug-free and will always stay that way. He looks
forward to just keep winning at whatever he does.
Robert
Morton
Robert is a Firefighter from Baltimore, Maryland and a graduate
of Morgan State University. He is also a Certified Personal
Trainer. In 1995 after qualifing for the 1996 Olympic Team in
the 200m Robert was in a car accident that left him with Partial
Paralysis from the waist down for ten months with two cracks
in his spine, he became overweight at 275lbs. In 1999 Robert
competed and took 2nd place in the Maryland State Bodybuilding
Championships and, 1st place in the 2000 Mid-Atlantic, 4th in
the 2001 Nationals, 2nd in 2003 Musclemania Nations Capitol,
and Top 10 in the 2003 Musclemania World Champoionships Welterweight
Division.
Hector
Zayas
Hector is a college graduate and works as a Certified Personal
Trainer in Bally's Total Fitness in Massachusetts. This was
his second bodybuilding competition and he is 5'-7" tall
and weighs 150lbs. His goal is simply to be the best he can
be.
David
Lyford
David has a Associates Degree in Clinical Nutrition and works
at a Wellness Center. He placed 3rd in Musclemania World Championships
in California in 1998 and 4th at the Musclemania Atlantic in
2001. Dave is 5'-4" tall and competes as a Bantamweight
under 150lbs.
David
Lovelace
David has entered five shows placing in the Top 5 in each event.
He is 27 years old, 5'-10" tall and weighs 173. This is
his first Musclemania event and the sixth show making a top
placing. He also loves martial arts and basketball and hopes
to someday open and run his own fitness facility.
Holly
Leonard
Holly is 20 years old and a full-time college student at University
of Massachusetts studying Psychology and Exercise Science. She
is 5'-6" tall and weighs 112lbs.
Spiros
Kostaras
Peter is from New York and a Sophmore at Mitchell College in
New London, Connecticut were he is on the varsity soccer team.
He is also high honors Dean's list with a 3.6 average and wants
to be a Sports Agent and Lawyer. He has been weight training
for two years and he is 19 years old and this is his first bodybuilding
competition.
Joshua Kobey
Josh is 23 years old and a Senior in college. He has competed
in three American Bodybuilding Conference competitions and placed
Top 3 in each contest. Josh said he is a "Car Nut"
and customizes import cars. His goal is to open his own Welleness
Management Corporation.
Kenneth
Kemp
Ken is a Sales Representative and a former Massachusetts State
Boxing Champion. He is 46 years old and competes as a Light-Heavy.
He has won the Masters division at the New Engalnd and also
won the Masters at the Gold's Classic bodybuilding contests.
His goal is to become a Professional natural bodybuilder.
Jamel
Keels
Jamel is 23 years old and a 4th Grade School Teacher in New
Canaan, Connecticut. He is a former College 1-AA National Championship
Football player and has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pyschology
from Sacred Heart University. He has only competed for one year
starting with last year's 2003 Musclemania Atlantic then he
competed in the 2003 Musclemania Superbody in Florida and 2003
Musclemania New England in Boston. He is also a Certified Personal
Trainer.
Phillip
Huber
Phil is 23 years old from Wilmington, Delaware and this was
his first bodybuilding contest. He has a Bachelors in General
Studies and was trained by friend John Burrows who also competed
in this contest. Phil is 6'-2" tall and weighs around 200lbs.
Raino
Hills
Raino works in corrections is a Captain in a correctional instutition
in New York. He is 36 years old, weighs 160lbs and is 5'-5"
tall. He first completed in last year's Musclemania Atlantic
and placed 5th then he placed 3rd in the NABBA Keystone Classic
and this is his third contest.
Tony
Hernendez
Tony is 21 years old from Connecticut and is a Real Estate Associate.
He was trained by Tom Murphy and this was his first contest.
Scott
Herd
Scott is 50 years old and from Springfield, Massachusetts. He
is a former Semi-Professional Football Player. He is a manager
at Verizon and was trained by Luke Malone.
William
Heeber
Billy works as a Tool Grinder, Certified Personal Trainer, and
Security. He was a hockey player and had tried out for the U.S.
Olympic Hockey Team. He has competed in many natural bodybuilding
competitions and he had a serious ankle injury almost ending
his career in the summer of 2003. He has competed in the American
Bodybuilding Conference and placed 2nd and won the Mr. New Jersey
and NPC Northeast Middleweights. He loves Bass Fishing, riding
his Harley Davidson, and playing softball.
Marvin
Harris
Marvin is 37 years old from Massachusetts. He is a Certified
Personal Trainer and Martial Arts Instructor. In high school
he played on the football and track teams. He was a North American
Bodybuilding Federation Professional. He is 5'-7" tall
and weighs 180lbs.
Eric
Gibbs
Eric is the manager of a chain of health clubs in North Carolina.
He has placed 2nd in the heavyweight novice division in the
1999 Musclemania World Championships. His goal is to own his
won top notch fitness facility.
Vincent
Gareau
Vinny has a Associates Degree from Johnson and Wales University
and is an account executive for Sprint PLS. He has placed 5th
and best poser award in the Rhode Island Bodybuilding Championships.
He is an avid golfer and has been weight training for two years.
He was trained by Paul Dexter at Dexter Training Concepts in
Rhode Island.
Paul
Ethier
Paul is a machine shop forman and has an associates degree from
college. He is a former powerlifting champion and North American
Bodybuilding Federation Professional and recently won the the
overall at the Unitied States Bodybuilding Federation New England
Title. His goals are to become a successful professional natural
bodybuilder.
Dwight
DiMartino
Dwight is a graduate of Central Connecticut State University
and is a Certified Personal Trainer. He played college football
for two years until an injury stopped him from playing. He is
27 years old, 5'-10" tall and weighs around 217 during
the year.
Dustin
DeMercurio
Dustin is 22 years old and a Junior in college at William Patterson
University were he is studying Business Administration. Dustin
has placed 4th in the 2003 Musclemania Atlantic and 1st place
at the New Jersey State Championships and also placed 6th place
in the Teenage Nationals in 2001.
Thompson
Danso
Thompson is from Ghana, Africa now by Boston, Massachusetts.
He is a Certified Personal Trainer and received help with his
contest preparation for the contest by Mike D'Angelo at BodyEvolver.com.
He is 33 years old, 5'-11" tall and weighs 180lbs, and
also enjoiys to play soccer.
Carlos
Cortes
Carlos has a strong military background with four years in the
Unitied States Army Ranger and is now a certified personal trainer
with Bally's Total Fitness. He enjoys outdoor sports and studying
sports medicine. His first competition was the Musclemania New
England in Boston.
Kim
Connelly
Kim is 42 years old and the owner of a successful cleaning business
and has competed for the past five years. This is her second
Musclemania and she placed in the Top 5 last year. Kim loves
to cook, ride motorcycles and is involed in teaching human potential.
Her goal is to own her own healthy food restaurant chain.
Michael
Centauro
Michael is an Assistant Service Manager at a car dealership
in Massachusetts and played Professional Hockey in Europe. He
is 29 years old, loves to work out, play sports, and his lifetime
dream is to Coach Professional Hockey.

William Carroll Trained by Fred
Smalls from Gold's Gym in Delaware
John
Burrows
John is 23 years old and just graduated college and he started
his own Personal Training Business in Delaware at Fred Smalls
Gold's Gym. This is his third year competing in Musclemania
Atlantic and each year he finishes higher in his score. This
was his last year competing in the Junior Division.
Dennis
Blackstock
Dennis was born in England and now lives in Connecticut. This
is his first bodybuilding contest and he works as a Pressman
in a print shop. He is 38 years old, 5'-6" tall and under
150lbs.
Isidoro Aviles
Izzy is 23 years old and is a Service Technician. This is his
first bodybuilding contest and he was trained by veteran bodybuilder
Tom Murphy.
Spencer
Atkinson
Spencer works as a General Vendor and is also a Substance Abuse
Counselor in New York City. He was in two branches of the Military
serving in the Unitied States Army and Unitied States Air Force.
This is his first bodybuilding competition and he also enjoys
gymnastics and martial arts. He is 52 years old, 5'-8"
tall and weighs 185lbs.
Adam
Blair
Adam is getting his Associates Degree is September. While completing
school he works as a bartender at Smokey Bones Restaurant. Adam's
first competition was the Musclemania New England in Boston
were he placed 2nd in the Juniors and 4th in the Novice.
Amber
Baker
Amber is 23 years old and attending the University of Massachusetts
working on her degree in Enviromental Science. She is 5'-3"
tall, weighs 125lbs, and her trainer is Jill Aliberti.
Bela
Santos
Bela has an Associates Degree in Business and is a Certified
Personal Trainer and group exercise instructor. She owns her
own personal training studio named "Bela Body" in
Massachusetts. She currently placed Top 10 in the 2003 Fitness
New England Pageant and this was her second competition.
Bobby
Smith
Bobby is a Certified Personal Trainer with Bally's Total Fitness.
He has competed for 3 years with the North American Bodybuilding
Federation and started competing in Musclemania Atlantic in
2002. His goals are to become a Professional Natural Bodybuilder
and successful fitness model. He is 5'-4" and competes
as a bantamweight.
Stepanie
Spiridakis
Stephanie is 24 years old, 5'-2" tall, and 111lbs. She
is from Massachusetts and works with children.
Stephanie
Forbes
Stephanie holds a degree in Psychology from the University of
New Hampshire and is a personal trainer and fitness director
at Bally's Total Fitness. At 5'-2" and 118lbs she is competing
in both the Ms. Bikini Atlantic and the Musclemania Bodybuilding
Championships.
Yrlen
Ysasis
Yrlen is 27 years old, 5'-4" tall, and weighs 122lbs. She
has a degree in Communications and works in Television Broadcasting
with ESPN Network.
Vincent
Artese
Vinny owns a successul Plumbing and Heating Contracting Business.
He is a Certified Personal Trainer with the National Acedemy
of Sports Medicine and competed in the 2003 Musclemania Atlantic
with his son Vinny Artese Jr., he placed 1st in the INBF Novice
World Championships and 1st place in the Mr. Connecticut. Vinny
is 44 years old, 5'-8" tall and weighs 187lbs.
Eugenius
Ang
Dr. Gene has a Ph.D. and is a Scientist at Yale University in
New Haven. Connecticut. He trains at Gold's Gym and is 34 years
old, 5'-7" tall and weighs 175lbs.
Hugh
Ross
Hugh is from Brooklyn, New York and is 44 years old. He was
born in South America and served in the Military were he was
a Paratrooper and is a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Karate. He works
in Law Enforcement and is a former Powerlifting Champion winning
the 2000 USPF Masters Nationals until being injured then turned
to bodybuilding contests winning the 2002 Musclemania Atlantic
Masters, 2003 Musclemania Atlantic Open Light-Heavy, 2003 NPC
Masters New England, 2003 Overall NABBA USA National Championships,
and now the Overall Musclemania Atlantic in 2004 and becoming
a Professional Natural Bodybuilder.
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