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Michael R. Robinson was elected Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer upon joining our company in
March 2002. Prior to joining our company, Mr. Robinson was most recently Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer of Next Generation Network, Inc., a digital video advertising company, from April 2000 to March
2002. Prior to April 2000, Mr. Robinson spent approximately 17 years with Honeywell International, Inc., a
diversified technology and manufacturing company, where he held senior management positions from 1994 to
March 2000. From 1995 to 1997, Mr. Robinson held the position of Vice President of Investor Relations and he was
responsible for financial communications with investors and other third parties. From 1997 to 2000, he was the Vice
President of Finance, Logistics and Supply for Europe, the Middle East and Africa where he managed accounting,
finance, tax and treasury functions.
Eric J. Buss joined our company in September 1999 as Vice President of Finance and General Counsel. Mr. Buss
was elected Secretary in September 2001 and was named Senior Vice President of Corporate Development in
December 2001 and Executive Vice President in August 2005. Prior to joining our company, Mr. Buss was an
associate with the law firm of Faegre & Benson LLP from 1996 to August 1999. Prior to beginning his legal career,
Mr. Buss was employed by Arthur Andersen LLP.
Mark L. Zaebst joined our company in January 1996 as Director, Real Estate, and was named Senior Vice President
of Real Estate and Development, in December 2001 and Executive Vice President in March 2006. Mr. Zaebst has
over 20 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. Mr. Zaebst was instrumental in assisting Mr. Akradi in
the creation, expansion and day-to-day operations of U.S. Swim & Fitness Corporation until 1991, at which time he
started a career in real estate.
Michael P. Brown joined our company in May 1997 as Vice President, Operations and was named Senior Vice
President, Operations in December 2001. Prior to joining our company, Mr. Brown owned and operated his own
training and development company. Mr. Brown has been involved in the fitness industry since 1982 when he owned
and operated his own facility until joining U.S. Swim & Fitness Corporation in 1985.
Jeffrey G. Zwiefel joined our company in December 1998 as Vice President, Health Enhancement Division and
became Vice President of Fitness, Training and New Program Development in January 2004. Mr. Zwiefel was
named Senior Vice President, Life Time University in March 2005. Mr. Zwiefel has 23 years of comprehensive and
diverse experience in the health, fitness and wellness industry. Prior to joining our company in 1999, Mr. Zwiefel
worked for over nine years with NordicTrack, Inc. where he served most recently as Vice President, Product
Development. Mr. Zwiefel has a M.S. in exercise physiology and is certified by the American College of Sports
Medicine and National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Item 11. Executive Compensation.
Incorporated into this item by reference is the information under “Election of Directors - Compensation of
Directors” and “Executive Compensation” in our Proxy Statement.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related
Stockholder Matters.
Incorporated into this item by reference is the information under “Equity Compensation Plan Information” and
“Security Ownership of Principal Shareholders and Management” in our Proxy Statement.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.
Incorporated into this item by reference is the information under “Certain Relationships and Related Party
Transactions” and “Election of Directors – Director Independence” in our Proxy Statement.
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
Incorporated into this item by reference is the information under “Ratification of Independent Public Accounting
Firm - Fees” in our Proxy Statement.