Clifton Douglas
President
Cliff has been a large part of the GAO Wellness & Fitness Center since its creation. In 2002, Cliff became a member of the board, and Board President in 2007. In the Fitness and Wellness Center, you can find Cliff lifting or attending Body Shop and Work It Circuit group exercise classes.
Sarah Farkas
Vice President
As a member of the board since 2010, Sarah takes pride in advocating for cutting-edge equipment and improving the center’s facilities. In her workouts, Sarah enjoys the Center’s group exercise classes and the competition of the Center's year-round programming--especially anything that comes with bragging rights!
Shirley Abel
Treasurer
Shirley has been a member of the fitness center for over 20 years and has been honored to serve on the Board as the Treasurer. Shirley is committed to ensuring that the fitness center continues to meet the needs of members with the best equipment, fitness staff, wellness programs, and exercise classes.
Kaelin Kuhn
Co-Treasurer
After being a dedicated fitness center member for 10 years, Kaelin became a member of the board in 2016. Kaelin enjoys the fitness center as a place for members to reach their fitness goals and meet new friends.
Melanie Casner
Co-Treasurer
Melanie.L.Casner@usace.army.mil
Melanie has been an active fitness center member since she joined in 2012. She enjoys pushing herself beyond her comfort zone and enjoys meeting new members by participating in the Center’s friendly, but challenging, competitions and programs. As the newest board member, Melanie is committed to ensuring that the fitness center maintains and improves equipment that is beneficial to all members.
Margaret Adams
Co-Secretary
Joining the fitness center was one of Margaret’s first actions when starting at GAO and views it as an essential resource in the workday. As a board member since 2011, she has focused her efforts on maintaining and improving the facility, ensuring a variety of exercise programming and equipment, and expanding membership options to fit the modern day worker.
Felicia Lopez
Co-Secretary
Felicia has been a Fitness Center member since 2012. She is an enthusiastic participant in many of the Center's exercise classes, as well as the competitions and programs put on throughout the year. Felicia is excited to join forces with her fellow Board members to support and improve our fantastic Fitness Center.
Mission
GFAABoard@gao.gov
The Board of Directors are proud to provide an opportunity for all members to improve their general health through the use of the GAO Wellness and Fitness Center, its programs, and its activities as outlined in the GFAA Bylaws.