MEET THE OWNERS
Ron Gallagher
Owner, Head Trainer & IFBB Pro
Ron has been working out since he was a teenager in his parents’ garage, and his dream was always to have his own gym. Previously an artist/graphic designer by trade, he got his start with art by carefully drawing the bodybuilders he saw in magazines. He stuck with art and working out for years to come - after all, what is the point of bodybuilding if not to sculpt your own body into a work of art?
After getting laid off from his graphic design job at Reynolds, he found a new beginning in personal training and sports nutrition sales. In 2016 (in the midst of wedding planning and competitions) Ron and Brittany were able to open Phenom. Ron envisioned Phenom as a mecca for anyone that wanted to attain a serious fitness goal, and a haven for the best personal trainers in the region. He is the head personal trainer here at Phenom and has taken numerous personal trainers under his wing. His goal is to pass on his constantly growing knowledge both to his clients and the trainers learning under his guidance so that they can all be the best they can be. He also earned his IFBB pro card in 2015 and is often on prep for his next show or guiding one of his athletes to the stage.
When he isn’t working at Phenom, training clients, or working out, you can find him eating at one of his favorite restaurants, hanging out with Brittany and their rescue dogs, or watching a scary movie!
Brittany Gallagher
Owner, Trainer & Admin
Brittany has been regularly lifting since she first touched a barbell in her high school weightlifting class. Although she has had a variety of dreams and professional goals (Air Force? Firefighting? Journalism? Optometry?) working out has been one of the only constants in her life for a long time. She never imagined owning a gym until it actually happened!
After working full time in high end, independent eyewear while attending to Phenom’s needs on the back end, she had to switch to Phenom full time in 2020. Following years of harassment at other gyms, it’s important to her that Phenom feels safe and welcoming to all members and clients. She also deals with PCOS and autoimmune disease, which lends her a unique perspective when working with her own clients. She is also a Precision Nutrition certified health coach and makes most of the custom meal plans here at Phenom. She has been competing in the NPC since 2013 and currently competes in the Wellness division - don’t skip leg day!
Outside of working at Phenom, training clients and all things social media, Brittany is an avid reader and loves food. You can often find her eating something delicious, mocktail in hand, nose in a book!