This episode's guest: Nick Ovenden - President, GreatLIFE
Nick Ovenden was born and raised in Sioux Falls, South Dakota by his parents and as a middle child of two brothers. He has a competitive edge which he channeled onto the football field. He started at a young age and eventually led to playing for the Vikings at Augustana College (SD) where he studied Exercise Science. With that passion for fitness and healthy lifestyles, he eventually moved to Minneapolis to work at Lifetime fitness while his wife, Alison, attended law school.
After a few years of living life in the city as a lead fitness professional with his wife and dog he received a call to take his talents back to Sioux Falls to be the director of Fitness and Nutrition with a new company called GreatLIFE. The concept of Fitness and Golf coming together intrigued him, but more importantly, the opportunity to make a positive impact in his hometown. Two weeks after the call, he and Alison moved back to their college town and started a new adventure.
Since 2014, Nick has been with GreatLIFE and became president in 2019. He enjoys spending time at the lake cabin with his wife and daughters, volunteering at any local charity, hunting with his golden lab, or sitting around the fire.
GreatLIFE Vision & Goals
To enrich the lives of families and individuals through golf, fitness and healthy lifestyles.
Be the best in member satisfaction, value and convenience for golf and fitness.
Help families build strong relationships through involvement in sports, fitness and healthy lifestyles.
Make a difference in people’s lives, especially those of children.
Educate people about golf, fitness, nutrition and healthy lifestyles.
Support the GreatLIFE Cares Foundation.
