OUR TEAM
OWNERS

Misty Carpenter
Owner
Athletic Director
JO Optional Levels 7-10 & Xcel Diamond Team Coach
Misty has more than 25 years of gymnastics coaching experience at every level from Pre-K through Level 10. Several of her former gymnasts have gone on to compete at the college level. Misty oversees all coaching, conducts regular coach training and develops team training plans and drills. She works with all team athletes, and serves as Head Coach for our gymnasts at levels 7-10 and Xcel Diamond.
Misty is married and has two wonderful daughters, both of whom competed as MEKS gymnasts. Her oldest, Madi, graduated this spring and is attending Indiana University. Her youngest, Myleigh, is a sophmore who plays volleyball and sings in the show choir, in addition to competing as an Xcel Diamond and high school gymnast. When not coaching, Misty enjoys watching her girls compete in their other sports and activities, spending time at the lake, and vacationing on the beach.

Jennifer Hollems
Owner
Business Director
USAG Judge
Jennifer has an MBA from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. She worked in brand management previously, and she and her husband co-own a rental property company. Jennifer is responsible for running the business side of MEKS and you will often find her handling overflow at the front desk or answering calls. She has experience coaching preschool and recreational gymnastics and can step in to help as needed. Jennifer is a USAG Level 10 rated judge, and she often helps the team at practice and meets in this capacity.
Jennifer is married and a parent to two wonderful children. Her oldest, Carter, is a student at Ball State University studying Natural Resources. Her youngest, Kendall, is a sophmore who competes as a Level 9 gymnast and plays ukelele. When not working, Jennifer loves to travel and to plan educational trips for her family. She also serves as a volunteer treasurer for her church.
MEET OUR COACHING STAFF
At MEKS, we are extremely proud to have recruited some of the area’s best coaches and staff. Each member of our team is passionate about his or her job, and dedicated to providing the best for our athletes and their families. Our coaches have extensive training in gymnastics and in working with children, and most are former gymnasts themselves. They come from a variety of backgrounds, share a love of children and a commitment to helping each child grow through the sport of gymnastics.
To learn more about our coaches, please follow their links!
Management Team

Assistant Athletic Director
Head Coach, Xcel Bronze, Xcel Silver, Xcel Gold



Office Manager

Cleaning Manager
MEKS Coaches
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Competitive & Recreational Coach
Caitlin Calfee
Recreational Coach

Competitive Coach

Recreational Coach
Competitive Coach

Competitive Coach

Competitive & Recreational Coach


Eliana Delph
Recreational Coach

Competitive & Recreational Coach
Skylar Gill
Recreational Coach

Halle Hartmann
Recreational Coach



Erica Martin
Competitive Coach

Nicole Newell
Competitive Coach
Jada Perry
Recreational Coach
Haylee Phillips
Competitive Coach

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Ryann Smith
Recreational Coach



Lindsey Trinkle
Competitive Coach
Heather Yoder
Recreational Coach

Competitive Coach
MEKS STAFF
Avery Bailey
Cleaning Crew

Cleaning Crew
Tristan Comer
Cleaning Crew
Ryan Follmar
Cleaning Crew
Pam Gaar
Front Desk
Whitney Richwine
Cleaning Crew
Amy Schmidt
Front Desk
Rachel Shaver
Front Desk
Andrea Shively
Cleaning Crew
Andy Shively
Cleaning Crew
Abram Yeskie
Cleaning Crew
Devin Yeskie
Cleaning Crew