ABOUT PINNACLE
Personal Trainers/ Strength and Conditioning Coaches
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President
Jason Rulo, CSCS, CISSN, HFS
Location : Chesterfield, MO
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Health Management/ Fitness and Sports
Medicine from Southeast Missouri State University.
Certifications: American College of Sports Medicine certified Health/ Fitness
Instructor, National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength
and Conditioning Specialist, International Society of Sports Nutrition Certified
IDEA Recognized Master Personal Fitness Trainer.
Experience: He's trained over 600 personal training clients of all ages and
backgrounds, initially in Tampa, FL, and then in St. Louis. Intern-Assistant Strength
and Conditioning Coach at the University of South Florida. Intern-Strength and
Conditioning Coach for the New York Yankees during the 2002 Spring
Training. High School Strength and Conditioning/ Basketball Coach in St.
Louis, MO. Presenter at 2005 NSCA St. Louis Strength and Conditioning Clinic.
2005 Show Me Naturals Bantamweight Bodybuilding Champion.
Check out these pictures from the 2005 Show Me Naturals Bodybuilding Competition
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Jason Rulo completes the 2006 Lewis and Clark Half Marathon, and runs with
"the King"- Dean Karnazes in the Endurance 50! Check out Dean with Jason!
Mr. Rulo has made it a lifelong goal to improve the health and fitness levels of those who
need his assistance. He's had the opportunity to implement his system with over 500
personal training clients of various ages and ability level. He also implemented programs
with over 200 athletes of various levels. His exercise programs, along with the diet tips, have
been so successful with such a wide variety of people that Mr. Rulo believes his
HIMAX-Training system can help virtually anyone achieve the results they are looking for
whether it's through traditional training or with the online program. If you work hard and follow
Mr. Rulo's guidance then you will see results GUARANTEED whether you are a traditional
or an online client.
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Personal Trainer Janet Hoggard
Location: Chesterfield, MO
Degree: B.S. in Psychology from
Saint Louis University, Graduate of
Pinnacle University Certifications: National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer
Experience: Janet has been a personal trainer for over three years. She began her career
as a trainer working with post-rehab clients in Columbia, IL, and as an exercise specialist
teaching gym members the proper utilization of workout equipment and exercise selection
to maximize results. She has worked with a variety of clients ranging from grade school aged
to senior citizens. Janet continues to increase her knowledge of the fitness industry by studying
performance training.
Personal Trainer
Justin Goehl
Location: Chesterfield, MO
Degree: B.S. in Exercise and Wellness from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Graduate of Pinnacle University
Certifications: American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer
Experience: Justin interned with Pinnacle from January 2008 - May 2008. Following his
internship he was hired as Fitness Director/ Personal Trainer for a contract fitness center in
eastern Illinois. Justin is currently pursuing his Doctor of Chiropractic at Logan College of
Chiropractic. In addition to personal training Justin also teaches our BSX Boot Camp classes.
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Personal Trainer
Renee Herzog
Location: Monsanto Wellness Center
Degree: B.S. in Health Management/ Health Promotion from Southeast Missouri State
University
Experience: Renee has two years of personal training experience in various settings.
Renee looks forward to sharing her knowledge and passion for fitness with her clients at
Pinnacle and Monsanto through personal training. She is also teaching Core Conditioning
Classes at the Monsanto Wellness Center.
Performance Coach Tom Kelso, M.S., MSCC, CSCS
Location: Chesterfield, MO
Degrees: M.S. in Physical Education from Western Illinois University (1984) and B.S. in
Recreation Education from the University of Iowa (1981)
Certifications: Master Strength and Conditioning Coach, Collegiate Strength and Conditioning
Coaches Association (CSCCa) (2006), Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified, CSCCa (2002)
National Strength and Conditioning Association CSCS (1990)
Experience: 23 years of strength and conditioning experience at the college level. Head Strength and
Conditioning Coach at four schools. Most recently, Coordinator of Strength and Conditioning at Saint
Louis University (2004-2008). Head Coach for Strength and Conditioning at the University of Illinois
at Chicago (2001-2004), Southeast Missouri State University (1991-2001), and the University of
Florida (1988-1990). Started in the strength and conditioning field as an Assistant Strength Coach at
Florida in 1984, where he was also a weight training instructor for the Department of Physical Education
from 1985 to 1988. A former track athlete at the University of Iowa, Kelso was a graduate assistant for
the Western Illinois University men's track and field team in 1982-83 and was a men's and women's
assistant track and field coach at Central Missouri State University in 1983-84. He has worked with athletes
at the Olympic and professional levels, presented at various clinics and seminars and has worked several
athletic-related camps. A strong advocate of safe, practical and time-efficient training, Kelso has had
numerous articles and book chapters published promoting those ideals. His solo project, The Interval
Training Manual, is a comprehensive collection of more than 520 interval running workouts for all sports and
abilities.
TESTIMONIALS
Current Clients
!!! CONGRATULATIONS TO AMANDA FOR WINNING THE
2009 MISS RED HOT COMPETITION IN ATLANTIC CITY!!!
Amanda Olson- 2009 Miss Red Hot
2008 Miss Hawaiian Tropic- Oklahoma
2007 Bikini USA Model of the Year
2006 & 2007 NOPI National Swimsuit Champion
2007 Miss Hawaiian Tropic- Missouri
(photo courtesy of Steven Goldberg)
"Pinnacle trainers have helped get me into the best shape of my life. I used to spend hours
in the gym six days a week and couldn't get the results I was looking for. Now, Pinnacle
has taught me how to maximize my time in the gym and gain even better results than
before. Since working with Pinnacle, I have won 4 out of the last 5 bikini competitions
I have entered!" -- Amanda Olson
Partial list of former athletes trained by Coach Kelso:
Florida Football:
Trace Armstrong ¨C Chicago Bears, Miami Dolphins
Brad Culpepper - Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Errict Rhett- Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Baltimore Ravens
Errict Rhett on Coach Kelso: "Thank you for all the hard work you put me through. It's really paying off. You
said one day I'll get the chance to show what I can do. Sometimes I felt that you were the only one that had
any confidence in me. Thanks for everything!
Emmitt Smith- Dallas Cowboys - NFL all-time leading rusher
SEMO Baseball:
Kerry Robinson- St. Louis Cardinals
UIC Baseball:
Curtis Granderson- Detroit Tigers
Curtis Granderson on Coach Kelso: "Tom Kelso's idea and strategy on working to failure really showed me
I could push myself further than what I previously believed possible, and there was still a lot more in my body.
His methods and knowledge were great attributes to help me reach my maximum potential throughout college
and allowing me to take the next step to the pro level and the major leagues!"
Olympians:
Dennis Mitchell - Olympic 100 meters, 1988, 1992, & 1996
Mark Everett - Olympic 800 meters, 1988, 1992, & 1996
Mark Everett on Coach Kelso: Coach Kelso's strength training program helped me improve my speed on the
track and prepare for the intense Olympic training regimen later in my career. He showed me how to really push
myself for maximum gains relative to my running program.
***Pinnacle in the news!!! Special thanks to the St. Louis Post Dispatch for
including Pinnacle in an article about online personal training. See it here!
Is Pinnacle right for you?
- If you are an athlete attempting to prepare for competition at any
level from high school to professional, Coach Rulo has
experience implementing programs to all levels of athletes.
(Contact for team discounts!)
- If you are, or would like to be a competitive bodybuilder,
Pinnacle can help you prepare for competition!
- If you are a 40 something business-person looking to regain your
college physique, Mr. Rulo can help get you back in shape.
- Are you a 30 year-old mother who wants to lose those extra post-
pregnancy pounds? Then Pinnacle is right for you too.
"If reaching your pinnacle is your goal, then
PINNACLE is what you need!"
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