Staff | MEKS Gymnastics

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.

misty@meksgym.com

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 8 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.

jhollems@meksgym.com

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!