Management & Staff
The executive staff at the Student Recreation Center has more than 35 years of experience in the fields of fitness and recreation to help suit the needs of the students, faculty, and staff at Fresno State. Our goal is to have a hands on approach to making sure that you have a great experience while at the Student Recreation Center. Please scroll down to find out more about our executive staff members.
Derek oversees all Student Recreation Center operations, programs, and services, and directly supervises the assistant
directors and support staff. Prior to becoming Director, he served as Associate Director - Facility Management for Recreational
Services at Kansas State University from August 1994 to June 2005. Derek is honored to hold the distinction of being the first
director of the Student Recreation Center.
Education: B.S., Psychology, Kansas State University & M.S., Health and Physical Education, Kansas State University
Bio: Derek was born and raised in Leavenworth, Kansas where he was the only boy out of four children. He played football, baseball, and basketball through high school. Throughout high school and college Derek worked for Leavenworth Parks and Recreation department and umpired baseball and softball at nights in the summer. In the winter he enjoyed refereeing basketball. While at K-State, Derek worked for Recreational Services as a Building Supervisor, Intramural Official, and eventually Graduate Assistant. Upon completion of his graduate degree Derek served as the Assistant Director - Intramural/Extramural Sports at William Paterson College, Wayne, New Jersey from August 15, 1986 to July 1, 1988. Derek became the Assistant Director - Programs at Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO from July, 1988 - July, 1991. Derek was promoted to Associate Director of Campus Recreation where he assumed the duties of overseeing the programming area as well as facility management from July, 1991 - July 1994. Derek is a member of the National Intramural/Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) where he is a certified recreational sports specialist. He has also served as a NIRSA State Director and has presented at state, regional, and national conferences. He was awarded the New Jersey NIRSA Service Award 1986-1988.
Personal: Derek and his wife Loretta have two boys, Derek, and Drew. When Derek is not watching his children in their various sports endeavors he likes to read about military history and leadership strategies.Top of Page
Education: B.S., Kinesiology, Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo, M.A., Kinesiology-Exercise Science, California State University, Fresno
Bio: Maia started as the Fitness Programs Coordinator in August 2006. Prior to coming to Fresno in May 2006, she served as a manager at a private club in Morro Bay, California where she worked since September 2001. During that time, the facility enjoyed a tremendous expansion, of which Maia aided with space planning, designing the Group Fitness and cycling areas, and equipment selection and purchase. Her many duties included managing Group Fitness, then Front Desk along with teaching classes and running an independent personal training business. She has been nationally certified through the American College of Sports Medicine as a Health and Fitness Specialist since July 2001. She also holds certifications in BODYPUMP, BODYJAM and RPM. Maia's vision here is to create and continually provide outstanding fitness opportunities for everyone on campus. She believes fitness should be fun and inspiring, make it easy to move towards other positive life changes, and be contagious.
Personal: In her down time, Maia enjoys spending time with her husband, Tristan, a local graphic artist.
Education: B.S., Recreation Administration, M.A. Education- Higher Education
Bio: Lerin started as the Intramural Coordinator in August 2007. Prior to beginning at the Rec Center, she served as the Intramural Program Coordinator at Fresno State since 2005. Lerin played soccer here at Fresno State for three years. Her goal here at the Rec Center is to provide an athletic outlet for the non-collegiate athlete. The wide variety of programs offered each semester through Intramurals will afford students such opportunities.
Personal: During the summer, Lerin is a river guide at Kings River Expeditions. She also plays midfield for a traveling soccer team.
Education: B.A., Communication, M.A. Education- Higher Education
Bio: As our Customer Relations Coordinator, Amy oversees the daily operation of the Front Desk, Member Services and Facilities staff. Amy transferred to the Student Recreation Center in February 2006 after spending over seven years in the University Student Union as the Operations Services Coordinator. While at the U.S.U., Amy served on a number of committees including several that helped shape the Student Recreation Center. Her work with students and experience on campus brings a wealth of information to our department. A Fresno State Alumnus, Amy studied Communications after moving here from the United States Virgin Islands, the place she calls home. Amy also earned a Master of Arts in Education Administration and Supervision with an emphasis in Higher Education.
Personal: When not at work, Amy enjoys spending time with her children, Aamiah and Aiyana.
Bio: Martha started at the Student Recreation Center in March 2006. She received her certification as an Office Assistant from the Cesar Chavez Adult Education School. Prior to working at the Student Recreation Center, Martha worked in Student Support Services as a Temporary Administrative Assistant for 7 months. She also served as an Office Manager at the Blossom Trails Preschool for about 10 months before coming to Fresno State.
Personal: In her free time, Martha enjoys spending time with her son Gabriel, traveling, and exploring new places, things and foods.
Our mission is to employ as many Fresno State students as possible for our facility staff at the Student Recreation Center. We believe that we are a
facility for the students, and that carries beyond fitness. We strive to provide our students with opportunities to gain skills in
customer service and further in the recreation and fitness industries if they so desire. Students are employed as Front Desk/Facility staff, Group Fitness Instructors, Personal Trainers, and Member Services representatives.