They know your name, answer your questions, help connect you with trainers and the BTTC community, and are often the first friendly faces you see when you walk through the door.

They also hear a lot.

Lobby conversations. Schedule questions. Forgotten check-ins. Compliments. Concerns. The occasional complaint. Probably a few things you didn’t realize they could hear from behind that desk.

This month, we’re turning the spotlight on the people who handle it all with patience, humor, and a smile. So as you get to know them a little better, consider this your friendly reminder: show your front desk team some extra love. They do a lot to keep BTTC running smoothly—and they make all of our lives a little easier.

KAM

At BTTC: Almost 3 years!

Why BTTC: For Kam, it’s the relationships. She loves getting to chat and catch up with the members she sees regularly. “It makes my day when a member I can trust to be around during my shift walks through the doors and I get to see a friendly face!”

What’s your favorite way to move?
Dancing! Kam has been on the dance floor since she was three years old. When she’s not behind the BTTC desk, she teaches dance at Evolution Dance Co.

What’s something members might not know about you?
Kam recently graduated from WWU with a degree in Spanish and Linguistics! Her request: ¡Por favor, háblame en español si puedes!

What are you currently learning or practicing?
Watercolor painting! Kam recently picked it up as a creative outlet and loves that it’s equal parts challenging and relaxing.

Bonus BTTC claim to fame: If you’ve gotten an event shirt hot off the press, there’s a good chance Kam was behind it! Since the BTTC T-Shirt Bar began last year, she’s become our resident t-shirt press extraordinaire, pressing the HEAT at events like the Amazing Race and Anniversary Party.

MISSY
 
At BTTC: A couple of months
 
Why BTTC: Missy is a people person, so getting to meet and talk with members every day has quickly become one of her favorite parts of the job.
 
What are you currently learning?
Languages — lots of them! Missy is currently learning French, improving her Spanish, and working on her conversational Amharic and Arabic.
 
Why languages?
She loves being able to connect with more people and says learning languages helps her better communicate with and help others.
ASHLYN
 
At BTTC: 1 year + 4 months
 
How she recharges: Stretching!
 
Why BTTC: Ashlyn loves the positive atmosphere. “Everyone is always very friendly and happy to be here”—members and staff alike.
 
What’s one thing most members probably don’t know about you?
Ashlyn loves community musical theater and has been in five different shows so far!
 
What are you currently learning or working toward?
Massage therapy! She recently finished school and is now in the process of getting licensed.
SAMMIE
 
At BTTC: A couple of months—and already loving it!
 
If you could snap your fingers and spend one week anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Somewhere tropical — Fiji or the Maldives. She’d love the chance to relax, enjoy the warm weather, and go scuba diving.
 
What’s one thing most members probably don’t know about you?
Sammie has been scuba diving since she was 10 and has had the chance to dive with sharks, turtles and manta rays. She also used to be a competitive gymnast!
KRISTINA
(yes, that’s her…the one and only Kristina Dirks!)
 
At BTTC: 9 years this November!
 
Why BTTC: “Truly, the members!” One of Kristina’s favorite memories is the coffee truck during Member Appreciation Week.
 
What’s your BTTC superpower?
Kristina says she has terrible recall for people’s names outside of the Club — but at BTTC, it’s her superpower. Being able to greet so many members by name brings her a lot of joy.
 
Anything you wish members would remember?
Check in at the front desk. 🙂 You knew that one was coming.
SALEENA
 
At BTTC: A little over 6 months
 
Why BTTC: “Everyone is so welcoming and wants you to succeed and enjoy your time here.” Saleena especially loves the connections she’s already formed with members.
 
If you could snap your fingers and spend one week anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Morocco! She’s always wanted to go and thinks it would make for an unexpected adventure.
 
If your personality were a snack, what would it be?
A cinnamon roll. “Just think about it,” she says.
 
What are you currently learning?
Tennis! As Saleena puts it: “I know, long overdue.” She’s hoping to keep practicing — especially considering where she works.