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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