Matt Carter, CPT, NCSA, Owner

Born and raised in Milford, Delaware, Matt attended Milford High School where he began to develop an interest in physical fitness through his participation in football, track and various water sports. He was accepted into Salisbury University his freshman year where he played football, but then transferred to Fort Lewis College, graduating with a BS in Exercise Science with concentrations in Fitness/Leisure and Coaching.

While Matt had participated in numerous traditional sports as a teenager, the mountains, rivers and woods in the college town of Durango, Colorado introduced him to a wide array of adventure sports such as rock climbing, biking, kayaking, winter/desert camping, and Search and Rescue.

Upon graduation Matt returned to Delaware and started his first business, Rocks, Rims & Rapids, which involved climbing, biking, kayaking, and outdoor personal training.  That venture quickly evolved into his present business, Quest Fitness and Kayak. 

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Connie Warren, Administrative Manager

Connie attended Delaware Tech where she majored in Business.  She wears many hats at Quest, managing all administrative affairs such as payroll, member services and child care. Connie has been married for 24 years and is the proud mother of two great kids, Bryce, 20, and Shannon, 18. You can find Connie most week days at Quest helping members and expertly holding down the fort for her brother Matt.

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Erin Wilkinson, CPT, Lead Trainer

Erin Wilkinson is originally from Fairfax, Virginia. After graduating from Shepherd University with a Bachelors degree in Sociology, she moved to Delaware four years ago to live closer to the beach. Fitness has always been the number one priority in her life - she grew up with a soccer ball attached to her foot.  Erin was introduced to the sport when she was four years old but had to wait untill she was five to play on the local pee wee team.  Soccer became her life through college.  She learned many important life traits from playing-determination, discipline, and all the positive benefits of working out.  Erin enjoys passing these traits along to her clients at Quest Fitness, where she has been a personal trainer for the past two years. She has always had a passion for fitness and teaching, and at Quest she can accomplish both! Erin is also a certified Youth Fitness Instructor/Trainer, and certified Instructor for “Fit & Fab” and “Girls on a Move” aerobic classes for girls.

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Joy Ferguson, Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor

Primary Fitness Instructor certified through AFAA, Joy is adult, child and infant CPR and First Aid trained. She personal trains all levels of fitness, so her clients feel comfortable yet challenged. Joy is a mother of two school-aged children and one pre-schooler. Her fitness motto is "Get Fit or Get Out". Joy has eight years experience as a group instructor and two years personal training. Come see Joy at Quest Fitness today!

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Stephanie Magee, Group Fitness Instructor

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Elaine Dernoga, Spin Instructor

Elaine obtained her SPIN® certification through Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc., the creators of the Spinning® program, in February 2008.  Elaine’s personal obsession with spinning inspired her to obtain her certification so that she could encourage and motivate others to achieve fitness success through Spinning. Elaine’s classes are centered around the heart rate energy zones to help one burn fat, build endurance, strengthen and tone muscles, and improve overall cardiovascular health.  Heart rate monitors are not required but are highly recommended to help individuals achieve their fitness goals.   Elaine hopes you join her soon to experience the true mind-body experience of the ride -- as you visualize and simulate true road conditions during her classes, watch your body transform.

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Carol Holzman, Spin Instructor

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Dimitra Kotanides, Yoga Instructor

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Tina Nigh-Johnson, Group Fitness Instructor

Tina brings 20 years experience to the fitness table. With certification in spinning, group fitness, and personal training, she provides an educated, balanced approach to fitness.

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