Our Staff

Black Diamond instructors are professionally trained and knowledgeable about gymnastics, education, sports, and safety:

  • Staff members participate in professional development every month.
  • Staff is trained with the most current techniques in safety, skill development and progressions.
  • Most of our staff is comprised of college students and college graduates. Though we occasionally employ high school students, our clients will discover that they are exceptional students, clear communicators, and responsible team players.
  • All current and prospective staff members must pass a criminal background check prior to working at Black Diamond Gymnastics and Sports Center.

We are passionate about what we do and are specialists in “Fun With a Purpose!”


CORE LEADERS:

Katy Heddens
Owner/Founder
katy@blackdiamondgym.com

Kendall Delnort 
Operations Manager
kendall@blackdiamondgym.com

Ben Galanes
Accounting/Billing
accounting@blackdiamondgym.com

Christene Martin
Customer and Sales Lead
infosj@blackdiamondgym.com

Riley Kinnear
Right Start Academic Preschool Department Lead
rightstartsj@blackdiamondgym.com

Katie McKeachnie
Recreational Department Lead
recgymsj@blackdiamondgym.com

Melanie Wysong
Competitive Program Department Lead
teamsj@blackdiamondgym.com