History & Mission Statement:
Located north of the downtown Seattle area, and just steps from the Northgate Light Rail station, Seattle Athletic Club Northgate has been the bedrock of fitness excellence in the north end since 1980. As the city’s premier health and wellness destination, we offer an exclusive yet welcoming experience designed to support a diverse range of fitness aspirations.
Our mission is simple, we are: Dedicated to bring out the best in you everyday.
Seattle Athletic Club Northgate is more than a place to work out; it’s a community where physical, mental, and social well-being come together. Whether you’re striving to enhance performance, restore balance, or connect with others, this is where your best self begins.
Management Team
Kerry McGuire
General Manager
kmcguire@sacng.com
206-522-9400 ext. 253
Kerry began her time at Seattle Athletic Club in April of 2007. She initially started part time in the Childcare Department and quickly won the hearts of our littlest members and the trust of their parents.
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As her time here at the club went on, she took on more and more responsibilities, including but not limited to: Childcare Director, Group Exercise Instructor, Communications Manager, Operations Manager, and now most recently, General Manager. She has continuously shown an unwavering dedication and commitment to the Club and community, and exhibits a genuine belief in the Club’s core values.
Katy Brock
Membership Director / Club Accountant
kbrock@sacng.com
206-522-9400 ext. 102
Katy started at Seattle Athletic Club in the summer of 2019. While her official title may be Membership Director, she has many different hats at the club including accountant, human resources and resident holiday decorator.
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Many people don’t know she actually went to culinary school and was a professional catering chef before switching to a career with better work/life balance! A dog lover at heart, her office is easy to spot by the plethora of English bulldog photos on display.
Steven Bixler
Membership Sales
sbixler@sacng.com
206-522-9400 ext. 114
Steven started working in the fall of 2018 at the sports desk before moving to weekend MOD that spring, and full time in the membership office in 2020.
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His passion for playing sports and athletics led him to getting his bachelors in Sports Management and working in the field he feels most at home. Steven loves getting the opportunity to meet people at every stage of their fitness journey and hearing their story. He loves this Club so much because of the members and the community that’s been built here over 40 years. When he’s not working, Steven enjoys spending time with his wife Alex, their dog Murphy, and their daughter Esmerelda.
Lena Lombardi
Front Desk Manager
llombardi@sacng.com
206-522-9400 ext. 100
Lena started at the Club in 2018 working part time in our childcare department. When Covid hit, Lena pivoted to working the front desk.
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This ultimately led to Lena moving into being our weekend manager when the time came to fill that position. This shift in leadership proved Lena would also be a great fit when our Front Desk Manager position came open in 2022. Outside of SAC, Lena enjoys spending time with her friends and family. Lena also loves spending time with her rescue dog, Winston. Lena grew up in Seattle and loves spending time at the beach.
Sean Gummersall
Weekend Manager on Duty and Membership Sales Representative
sgammersall@sacng.com
206-522-9400
Sean joined the Club in 2019, initially starting at the front desk. After a few years in that role, he transitioned into the Weekend MOD and Membership Representative positions, where he continues to thrive.
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In addition to these responsibilities, Sean still enjoys assisting at the front desk and helping members with their needs. He finds great joy in meeting new people and guiding them as they begin their journey with our Club.
Outside of SAC, Sean loves spending time with family and friends, cheering on local Seattle sports teams, and capturing the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest through photography.
Trevor Carroll
Aquatics Director
tcarroll@sacng.com
206-522-9400 ext. 257
Trevor L. Carroll (tlc) is a local Seattleite with thirty years’ experience in Aquatics. Having worked in clubs, not-for-profit, school-district and community natatoriums around the region, Trevor has a multi-faceted background.
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In the time that Trevor has been here, he has made a splash with the kids and parents in swim lessons; revamping the structure of lesson programming and teaching both group and private lessons nearly every day of the week.
When not at the Club, Trevor and his wife Beth, (along with their golden retriever, Rosie) can often be found gallivanting in and around the north end. Reading, writing, thrift shopping, watching movies and volunteering within the community are other past-times.
“Everyone, (and I mean, simply everyone), should have a base understanding and respect for the water. Let me help you grow that understanding.”
Rianah Smith
Childcare Manager
Rianah started working at the SAC in 2018, initially joining the Kids Court team as a short summer gig before her senior year of high school. Six years, three departments, and a pandemic later, she’s now taking on the role of Childcare Manager!
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Rianah loves the community aspect of the Club, and finds much joy in building relationships with members of all ages. When she’s not hanging out with kiddos in Kids Court, you can find her helping at the Sports Desk, probably laughing at something. Pre-COVID, she was also working her way towards earning the gym a Michelin star with her smoothies in the Cafe. Away from the Club, Rianah loves spending time with animals, thrift shopping, cross stitching, and other generally crafty activities.
Jason Anderson
Fitness Director
janderson@sacng.com
206-522-9400
I lead and inspire my community.
Jason started his career in the sports medicine department at WSU working with collegiate sports such as women’s crew, soccer, and football.
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With over 2000 hours of experience with college sports, Jason’s interests brought him to Seattle to work as an Athletic Trainer for the Seattle Seahawks. From the NFL, Jason made his way into a physical therapy clinic working as an exercise/rehabilitation instructor. Jason has spent the last 20 years working as a Personal Trainer in Seattle and San Francisco earning the honor of being published as one of the “Best 100 Trainers in America” by Men’s Journal in 2004 & 2005.
Jason believes change is good! He pushes each of his clients to continually challenge their body and their mind in various ways to reach new goals. He also suggests major or even minor changes in your training routine will keep you from reaching unwanted plateaus.
Sharrón Hasu
Group Fitness Director
For more than 30 years, fitness has been Sharrón’s way of connecting with people, building community, and helping others discover just how strong they really are—often stronger than they think, especially before the warm-up.
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Her journey began with dance, choreography, cheerleading, cycling, and competitive athletics as a member of the Nike and Avia Aerobic Teams. After attending San Diego State University and interning at San Diego Sports Medicine, she built a rewarding career as a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, Group Fitness Director, instructor, and mentor—including 17 meaningful years at Seattle Athletic Club.
She believes great fitness programs are about much more than exercise—and definitely more than burpees. They create welcoming spaces where people feel supported, inspired, and connected. Whether encouraging someone through their very first class or celebrating a life-changing achievement, her greatest joy comes from meeting people wherever they are in their journey.
Outside of fitness, her favorite place to be is with her family. She is a wife, a mom of five, and a proud cat mom to Jake, Greywulf, and Clyde—three wonderfully different personalities who generously allow her to live in their home. Jake even became a bit of a COVID-era internet sensation, although fame has not inspired him to contribute toward the household expenses!
She is also passionate about domestic violence prevention advocacy and believes deeply in the power of compassion and community.
Helen Bates-Green
Pliates Director
hbatesgreen@sacng.com
206-522-9400 ext 269
Feel good movement is Helen’s passion. A nerd at heart, sessions with Helen might include a TED Talk on the anatomy of the hip or a spirited lecture on the state of Dungeons and Dragons.
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Either way, she’ll make sure that you laugh, move, and feel great the whole time.
After completing her initial STOTT Pilates Certification, she dove deep into specialized courses for Postural Analysis and Functional Movement, only furthering her ability to totally geek out on biomechanics. And then in 2022 when she learned she was pregnant, she turned that same interest in functional movement into a specialization in both Pre- and Post-natal Pilates.
In addition to her Stott Pilates training and specializations, Helen has studied the Gyrotonic Expansion System and Myofascial-Release Techniques and is a certified Barre Instructor. She lives in north Seattle with her husband, daughter, and two house rabbits; she’ll probably show you pictures.