The President, with input from confidential advisors, selects the various committee members that form the 365 SWPF General Assembly. Consisting of at least one representative from each committee, international leaders, event hosts, plus one or more member athletes are chosen each year. The General Assembly meets at least twice per year to discuss all federation business, as it pertains to strategic organization and planning, each committee review, marketing, international relations, referee evaluation, sponsor considerations, additional meet site options, etc.
President
Bill Clary
Bill competed at the highest National level as an Elite powerlifter, in both the 181 and 198 lb. classes. He's also coached or mentored many up and coming athletes through the use of detailed progressive training strategies as well as both physical and psychological preparatory methods.
Prior to founding 365 Strong, he previously directed and promoted state and national events with the USPF.
Throughout the sport and as the CEO of Elite Consultants Inc., Bill is well known for his progressive thinking, leadership, integrity, organization skills, promotional expertise, lifter safety, and dedication to providing athletes with extraordinary events.
The Executive committee is made up of the president and all those named below.
Executive Committee
All individuals named in various other committes or areas of responsibilities. Plus, national,
international and US regional and state chairpersons. Present committee members include Albert van Zyl (Europe), Ron Sannicandro (Northeast USA), Maureen Clary (North & South Carolina), Sujata Bakat (India), Chad Hickam (Midwest USA), others TBA.
Technical Committee
Dustin McClure: Holds 181's multi-ply world records for M/P/F & Open bench. Long time military trainer and confidant.
Bill Gillespie: All-Time World Bench Record holder, SHW - Unlimited bench of 1129.8 lb.
Willis Lewis: One of the top ranked and respected Masters athletes in the world. Focused on approval of gear. World Record holder in the tested single-ply 275 lb. weight class.
HOF Selection Committee
Director of Member Services
All those appointed by the federation president and all past inductees.
Jana Shipman: Highly educated and experienced in fitness management and event planning. She is focused on Event Management, Lifetime & Annual Memberships, Event Partnerships, Event Host Relations and Affiliate Gym Members.
Treasurer
Marketing
Recent Event Hosts
Maureen Clary: Currently a top ranking Masters athlete at 148 lb. Accounting degree.
Kim Helm and Janet Martin combine their efforts and talents to develop strategic marketing planning.
Marc Anderson - Mountain Island Fitness, Charlotte, NC
Doug Seamans - Pride Conditioning, Charlotte, NC
Port City Sports Performance, Wilmington, NC
Paul Hewitt - Life of Strength, Fort Mill, SC
Tri-Fit Barbell - Mauldin, SC
DNA Strength - Atlanta, GA
Jacob Goble - East Kentucky Barbell, Prestonsburg, KY
Fit4Life - Mount Olive, NC
John Borek - Borek's Gym, Concord, NC
1776 Fitness Group - Statesville, NC
JD Marcum - Florence Strength & Conditioning, Florence, KY
Tammy Crowley Deloatch - New Day Fitness, Roanoke Rapids, NC
Yvette Bushard, Muzz's Gym - N. Wilkesboro, NC
Fit4Life - Fayetteville, NC
Cave City Convention Center - Cave City, KY
Missing Link Crossfit - Jacksonville, NC
Mike Stagg - The Pit Barbell Club, Evansville, IN
Columbus Convention Center - Columbus, OH
Fitness Factory, Brevard, NC
Jussi Kananen - Finland
Tyler Crisp - Bar Benders Gym & Supplement Shop, Portsmouth, OH
The Noke - Roanoke, VA
Hellhounds Strength - Milford, CT
Nathan Crawford - Cave Region Fitness, Cave City, KY
I3 Performance - Augusta, GA
Henri Skiba - Skiba's Gym, Carteret, NJ
