MEET OUR TEAM
Ben Crosswhite
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Ben Crosswhite is the president and founder of ACHP, as well as the owner Crosswhite Fitness and Athletic Club.
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Ben Crosswhite graduated with a bachelors degree in Biology from Liberty University in 2011. Since this time, he has been working as an exercise physiologist and spine fitness specialist at Crosswhite Fitness. He started Crosswhite Fitness in 2013 and is now owner and CEO of Crosswhite Athletic Club. Within this time his personal training has grown into the largest revenue and best reputation of any fitness facility within the Lynchburg community. Ben has kept his core values within the club as well as the way he trains spreading the love of Jesus Christ.
Dr. Dilan Ellegala
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Dr. Ellegala is a renown neurosurgeon continuously providing humanitarian efforts in Africa and furthering healthcare innovation at a global level. He is the founder of sonospine-a minimally invasive ultrasonic back surgery. To learn more, please read "A surgeon in the village.
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Dr. Ellegala ia a Diplomat for the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He is also the Executive Board International Committee of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, as well as on the Board, Foundation for International Education in Neurological Surgery.
From 1986-1990 he studied Biology Psychology at the University of Washington. And from 1991-1996, he achieved his M.D. (with Honors) at the University of Washington. He completed his neurosurgical residency at UVA, and then became a Fellow in Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Neurosurgery at Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s hospital.
He has been featured in many articles, and has been consistently recognized for his excellence in patient care.
Dr. Malcolm Shealer
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Dr. Malcolm Shealer resides in Nashville, TN where he practices as a general dentist with a focused specialization in Surgical Cosmetic and full mouth Rehabilitation with Implant surgery.
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Dr. Shealer has a Per-Medical graduate from Liberty University and furthered his education at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN; with a Masters in Health Science followed by a Doctorate in Dental Surgery. While maturing educationally Dr. Shealer also pursues a Higher spiritual Calling to reach the lost! (James 5:19-20) In doing so he focuses on sharing motivational and inspirational messages as a communicator. Dr. Malcolm Shealer is deeply in love with his wonderful wife of 10 years Andrea and their 3 kids. He enjoys using the gifts God has entrusted to him to share God's love, lead his family, and create and enhance new smiles.
Lee Haney
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Lee Haney is on the Board of Directors at ACHP.
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Lee Haney is the 8-time winner of the world’s most prestige’sprofessional bodybuilding title, Mr. Olympia.
Lee, has authored three exercise and nutrition books, TotaLeeAwesome, Ultimate Bodybuilding, Fit at Any Age, and one sharing his personal testimony, “Beyond the Pump”.
His passion for fitness has allowed him to lecture in more than 30 countries.
In 2015, Lee created Lee Haney’s Physique and Fitness Games to promote a host of competitive sports for athletes and families.
He has an extensive, yet impressive list of awards and recognitions – awarded by the United States Sports Academy, the International Federation of Bodybuilding, Bellsouth and Coca Cola (Atlanta) Centennial Award for his work associated with Haney’s Harvest House, a mentoring program for boy’s, and the prestigious position as Chairman to the President’s Council on Physical Fitness (during the Clinton Administration).
He also received a Lifetime Achievement award from former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenneger for his contributions to society as a whole.
Lee was recently inducted into The International Sports Hall of fame.
An honor given to only a select few.
“Out of all that I’ve achieved, there’s nothing more valuable than my relationship with Jesus Christ. It has made all the difference in the man I am and purpose to be”.
Zach Riley
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Zach Riley is VP of Operations at Crosswhite Fitness and is an EPC. He has created and executed exercise programs for members of his community with a wide range of limitations and goals, from chronic spinal dysfunction, weight loss, strength training and geriatric independence training. Zach earned his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science at Liberty University. Upon graduating with his BS, he then obtained his license in massage therapy.
Dr. Jay Spencer
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Dr. Spencer has spent most of his career in higher education leadership, both in residential and distance/online education. He has substantial experience in strategic planning, budget analysis, academic marketing and operations, with proven success in reaching stated goals and financial projections. He also has broad experience in non-profit marketing and building membership in national associations.
Jimmy Queen
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Jimmy Queen has extensive experience in developing and establishing associations, including membership growth, benefits, and financial analysis as well as the ability to plan and execute strategies that ensure the success of new initiatives. He served as CEO of a large association for mental health professionals and brings his extensive experience to ACHP.