Meet the Owners

Tim & Briana Rotter

The Rotters are passionate about the physical, emotional and spiritual health of their community! Together they have two children, and value family immensely. Briana holds her doctorate in nursing practice and previously worked as a hospice nurse practitioner and professor at University of Portland. Briana enjoys all aspects of fitness including running, strength training, and group classes.  Tim worked for Fitness Connection for 3 years as a personal training and group fitness instructor before becoming the owner in 2018. Beyond his love for fitness, Tim is a pastor and real estate investor. He has also been in the community over 30 years! They look forward to meeting the fitness needs of Columbia County and strive to be good stewards of what has been entrusted to them!

Austin & Olive Sharp

The Sharps are passionate about the well being of their community. They share a love for family, friendship & fitness. Both raised in this community, it holds a special place in their hearts. Austin worked for Fitness Connection in his youth, and grew a love for body building, eventually leading him to compete on stage! Outside of the gym, he is a business analyst and pug owner. Olive was born and raised in St. Helen's, and is a registered nurse. She enjoys strength training, CrossFit, and group classes. Their goal is to see Fitness Connection grow, and to create a gym that everyone feels like a friend. If you see them at the gym, please come say hi!