Kris Beck
Corporate Wellness Coordinator
ISSA – Certified Personal Trainer
Originally from El Paso, Texas, Kris moved to Knoxville, Tennessee and attended the University of Tennessee graduating with a Bachelor’s of Science in Social Work. After college, Kris found her passion for fitness and began teaching group fitness classes and then later on added personal training. Kris currently holds six group fitness certifications which include Barre, Yoga and Indoor Cycling. She is a ISSA certified personal trainer. She brings over 18 years of fitness experience to the program and is currently a Corporate Wellness Coordinator for Cellular Sales and manages the Fitness Center at Holston Hills Country Club.
Neil Lee
Certified Personal Trainer | CCC Fitness Coordinator | TPI Certified Instructor |
Neil, There’s something about helping someone reach a goal or helping them be able to do something that they didn’t think was possible for them that excites me. Seeing my clients have success and crush the goals that we set is what keeps me going and what makes me enjoy coming to work every day. Every day I get to help someone become a better version of themselves and I am honored to be a part of their journey! Neil has been with Performance Training Inc. for 8 years.
My Approach
I like to train with a multi-purpose type of approach. I like compound movements that work on a combination of strength and conditioning. I also enjoy (personally) training explosive and athletic.
Certifications & Expertise
- Certified ISSA Personal Trainer
- Specialties: TPI Certified Instructor
- CPR/First-Aid Certified
Why Train with Me?
I’ll meet you where you are. Fitness to me isn’t a perfect mold and it looks different for everyone. I’ll be sure to assess your current fitness level, set goals that are realistic and achievable, educate you as we go along, and crush our goals one by one!
Matt Beaton, MS Sport & Recreation
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
CPR/First-Aid Certified
Certified Personal Trainer | (another adjective) | (another adjectives)
Matt came is a former science educator and collegiate soccer coach. His career has been focused on helping people improve themselves and reach goals. Seeking stability, he saw personal training as a natural progression of that skill set. His greatest enjoyment from training clients and helping grow coworkers is witnessing people achieve new levels of confidence in themselves. Matt has been with Performance Training Inc. since the Fall of 2022.
My Approach Matt focuses on circuit-based, total-body training.
Certifications & Expertise
- ISSA Certified
- Cancer Exercise Specialist (CETI)
- United Soccer Coaches Advanced National Diploma
- M.A.Ed. – Curriculum & Instruction, Virginia Tech
- M.S. – Sport & Recreation Leadership, James Madison University
- Specialties: General Fitness, Cardiovascular Endurance, Functional Movements, and Injury Prevention
Why Train with Me? Matt, a self-professed Virginia Farm Boy, has also worked backcountry for the National Park Service. As you can guess, he is an avid outdoorsman and adventurer who enjoys endurance challenges. For 2025, Matt is plotting a personal Ironman Triathlon route in his hometown that he plans to run in September. Having taught every science subject, from Environmental Science to AP Physics, Matt loves problem solving and applying novel ideas to help his clients.
Fun Facts: Matt was 1st chair all-state saxophone and is the owner of a heirloom family sword .
What He’s Probably Listening To: Kaleo, Hozier, Michael Kiwanuka
In 2010 he graduated from Virginia Tech with a B.S. in Biology and M.A.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction (2011). Matt also has a M.S. in Sport and Recreation Leadership from James Madison University (2020). He enjoys being outdoors, reading, watching soccer and hockey, learning about different places and cultures, and spending time with his family and friends.