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, BS
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
TPI LV. 1, Trainer/Performance Coach
CPR/First-Aid Certified
Randall Corneilus Lee grew up in Clinton, SC. Neil has been around sports all his life. He started at a very young age and even had a basketball in his crib as a baby. He played football, basketball and ran track for his high school team, where he had many accomplishments. He led his football team for two years as their quarterback where he earned all-conference, all-region and Laurens County player of the year nominee, winning the award in his senior year. He then went on to play football at the collegiate level for Tusculum. Neil graduated from Tusculum University, where he received a bachelor degree while double majoring in sport science and sport management with a minor in coaching. Additionally, Neil interned with his high school strength and condition program for two summers and also had an internship with Laughlin Memorial Hospital in the Physical Therapy rehab center.
Matt Beaton, MS Sport & Recreation
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
CPR/First-Aid Certified
Matt, originally from Virginia, comes to PTI with a wealth of experience in coaching and education and a passion for helping people set and achieve goals. Matt has an extensive history of coaching soccer at youth and collegiate levels and in engaging students in science curriculums. Throughout his professional experience, he has gained the most enjoyment from helping individuals and groups strive to achieve their potential while sharing his passions for sport, exercise, and science. This experience has culminated in many successes, championships, and achievements and translates well to his role and goals at PTI. 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.