Meet the Becker Community Center FITNESS STAFF!
The Becker Community Center is a community in its own right. Here we showcase the diverse talents of several of our area’s best fitness instructors, each with their own unique approach to wellness!
Whether you would like to attend an invigorating cardio class, safely lift weights under expert instruction, or take a more relaxed approach to fitness with the aid of yoga or tai chi, your community center has just the resident expert to help you achieve your fitness goals.
While our staff comprises a wide range of experience, they do all share one thing in common: passion. Their love and enthusiasm for what they do shines brightly in every class we offer. If you’re only just beginning your path to wellness, we are certain you’ll find our passion inspiring as you keep moving forward.
Thank you for taking a moment to learn more about our all-star team!
Meet Tracey
As a college athlete I started taking group fitness classes during my off season and fell in love with it. As a result, I started instructing the classes. So, in other words, I have been leading classes for a long time. I am certified as both a Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer. Class formats have changed over the years, but the energy, camaraderie, results and fun have not. What I enjoy most about leading classes and Personal Training is helping people achieve their goals and hopefully making their day a little brighter.
Personal Interests: I live in St. Michael with my wonderful husband and teenage son. I also have a married daughter now living in TX. I love most outdoor activities, spending time at the family cabin, reading, movies and just hanging out with family and friends.
Certifications: B.S. in Physical Education( UWRF), NETA certified as a Personal Trainer, Group Fitness, Indoor Cycling, Kettlebells, Pilates. Recently certified as a Nordic Walking community group walk instructor.
Meet Tiffany
Tiffany Bennett has been a group fitness instructor since January of 2013, and a Personal Trainer since 2015. She fell in love with fitness after her 2nd baby was born by joining a local Bootcamp to get out of the house and get in shape in 2010. She found the support and camaraderie of working with others was so important in her own wellness journey.
Tiffany decided she want to give back to others in this role. Since starting this journey, she has discovered many passions including indoor cycling, CrossFit, long distance running, obstacle course racing, TRX, boxing, weightlifting, power lifting, and most recently the sport of Strongman in her quest to continue to challenge and push herself to try new things. She loves to support and challenge people in her classes and as a personal trainer to be the best they can be and break down the movements for any fitness level.
Meet Patti
My name is Patti and I am a wife and mother of two wonderful REFIT® kids. I love being able to not only teach my children the importance of exercise and healthy nutrition but sharing my passion with others that are wanting to experience this health journey as well and wanting to create their own story. I would love for you to come and join us at a REFIT® workout where you can experience acceptance, community and leave feeling inspired.
Meet Mary
Hi my name is Mary (Mare) Simpler, you might have seen me participating in Group Fitness classes at the Becker Community Center but did you know that I am also certified in Group and Senior Fitness and was most recently trained as a Nordic Walking instructor. On occasion you might see me sub for some of my co-workers or also offering an interesting fitness program from time to time. I started at the Becker Community Center in 2019 but prior to this I worked in Health Promotions providing classes for adults suffering from Chronic Illness and Chronic Pain.
I am a Level one Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance program instructor as well as a Staying Active and Independent for Life or SAIL instructor. I am a Master level instructor for A Matter of Balance Program. This will be my 11 year in offering health promotion or group fitness programming to older adults.
You might ask at this age why am I doing this type of work? And a simple answer is functional fitness…my passion is providing a service in which older adults can maintain their quality life through fitness education. Not only am I an instructor, but I also believe in walking the talk. I continually work on my own health and well-being as a participant.
In my 11 years as an instructor and health educator, I have seen first-hand the progress in people wanting to improve their health. I am humbled with the big and small miracles I see and I am honored to be a part of the success of others. There is nothing more important to me then to see adults my age increase their flexibility, strength and balance.
As you decide to be part of the Becker Community Center; my hope is that you open yourself to the many things available here to maintain your health and well-being. I work with some of the most passionate fitness instructors in the business…and the one thing we all want for you is to maintain your health and well-being for the long haul…So I hope to see you around and blessings to you!
Meet Chuck
My name is Charles (Chuck) DeGrio. I have been married to my wife Colleen since July of 1989, we have 2 daughters, and 5 grandchildren that range from 19 years old to 2 years. I am a Retired Army Veteran with 23 years of service. I retired in 2006 when I was 41 years old. I then decided to go to college at Anoka Technical College and get an Associates in Applied Sciences degree in Golf Course Grounds Management. My seasonal retirement job (May thru October) is working at the Pebble Creek Golf Course as a Groundskeeper Two with the Grounds Maintenance.
I have been a substitute Fitness Instructor and a Personal Fitness Trainer here at the BCC since May 2025. My main focus is to help members and future members become familiar with all of our workout equipment and free weights. No one should be intimidated by any of our equipment. I am here to provide equipment orientations and Personal Fitness Training sessions to anyone over 18, including both Men, Women and Couples.
I am currently in training to compete in the over 60 plus Men’s Physique Division at the Mr & Ms Natural Minnesota Body Building Competition that is scheduled for May 23rd, 2026 in Bloomington. If you see me working out pretty much everyday don’t be shy! Stop by and say Hi, and ask me about my C7 Ribs?
Meet Becky
Becky Andres has been a group fitness instructor since February of 2014 and a Personal Trainer since April of 2015. Becky, husband David and their 4 children moved to Becker in 2001 and when her youngest son was 2 (2002) her husband encouraged her to start going to the Community Center and she has been hooked ever since. “Weightlifting is my passion (cardio…not so much! LOL) I’ve met so many people and made new friends. It was a great way for me to socialize since I was a stay-at-home Mom.” Years later she was asked if she would be interested in teaching fitness classes which she never imagined she would love so much and then went on to be a certified Personal Trainer from there. “I love to help people with fitness and hope they will enjoy it as much as I do! I’m not a pushy fitness instructor because my thought is that if you at least come to class, that’s half the battle. Plus, we all have off days, so I’m not going to judge. It’s their workout…not mine. I’m just happy to see them!”
Meet Amber
Hello, my name is Amber.
I’ve been practicing yoga and mind body healing for over 20 years now.
Finishing my Yoga Alliance training in 2009 was life changing! Instructing for 15 years and forever going, I bring body knowledge as I’m a licensed massage therapist and a forever learner!
My classes are participant focused, I teach to the room! Strength, muscle lengthening and balance. I show a lot of modifications and can show/instruct advanced if appropriate 😌
I’m very excited to be back teaching for Becker!
Meet Erin
Hi, I’m Erin! My passion in life is leading a healthy and balanced lifestyle. I move through the day with positive energy. I discovered this passion 15 years ago through my own fitness and nutrition journey. Through education and empowerment, I love helping others in their journey towards a healthier life full of positive energy and happiness.
I love spending time with my family. I love camping, hiking, running, cycling, pretty much everything that keeps me active. My goal is be stronger and healthier every year!
I am so excited to bring Zen Yoga to the Becker Community Center. I have been a member of the BCC for 15 years.
I am a certified Yoga Instructor, Personal Trainer and Holistic Nutrition Specialist.
Meet Renee
My name is Renee and I live in Becker. I started working as a group fitness instructor back before I had a family. Since 2023 I have renewed my passion for fitness education by becoming a fitness team member at the Becker Community Center. I have a background and experience in education and nursing which aligns well with my fitness instructor approach. I also enjoy hiking and exploring nature. My classes include a variety of fitness equipment with focus on cardio, core and strength moves. I also enjoy teaching boxing classes. My goal is for everyone to have a great workout including modifications as needed.
Meet Jaime
“Hi my name is Jaime St. Denis. I’m a mother of five children and a nurse for over 25 years. We moved to Becker in the spring of 2011 from Washington state. We became members of the Becker Community center within a month of moving here. It has been such a great resource for our family and for me personally. I made friends, had fun swimming with the kids, loved the exercise facility and the group fitness classes.
Our second daughter Moya is severely mentally and physically disabled. Once a physician told me that Moya was so lucky to have such great brothers and sisters. I thought at the time and still do that that we were the lucky ones. It has completely changed my view on not just my life but the lives of my children. I knew that in order to give her the care she needed, I absolutely had to care for myself. I not only had to be physically strong enough to care for her but also mentally tough. Exercise and personal excellence became a pillar in my life.
As I mentioned before I have always loved the group fitness classes and when there was a need for a new instructor some of my fellow classmates asked me teach. For the last few years I have loved teaching and being part of such a great community.”
MEET JOSHUA
Joshua is a fitness instructor and personal trainer who specializes in strength and endurance training. With a background in weightlifting and long-distance running—including completing the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon and dead lifting over 600 pounds! He is passionate about helping others build strength, stamina, and confidence through disciplined training.
He emphasizes proper technique, warm-ups, and progressive overload to help clients pursue sustainable progress and reach their long-term fitness goals. Outside of coaching, Joshua enjoys hiking, long-distance running, power lifting, creative writing, and continuing to study nutrition and optimal training.
Meet Dhani
I have been teaching group fitness since 2013. I started with Zumba and then eventually evolved into other areas of fitness. I started attending NETA trainings and began to explore all the continuing education that was available to me. My workout passion is kickboxing. My friend, Hallie, (Spicy Boxing® creator) approached me in 2017 to help her with a new boxing workout that had never been done before. Spicy Boxing® was born! From there, we, along with another friend, created Liberated® and Titanium Boxing®. We’ve been featured on Kare11, WJON, St. Cloud times, Monticello Times and the Star Tribune.
I am currently the Fitness, Programs and Special Events coordinator at the Becker Community Center. When I am not working, I enjoy playing Pokémon Go. Football season is our favorite time of the year!
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