NSCA’s Rocky Mountain Region
NSCA has a network of volunteer leaders who direct NSCA’s efforts at the state level. NSCA’s Rocky Mountain Regional Coordinator provides oversight and training to local state directors. Members in the Rocky Mountain Region can connect to other professionals in this area at local and regional events as well as on Facebook.
States in this Region:
| Arizona |
| Colorado |
| New Mexico |
| Utah |
Upcoming Events
The NSCA hosts state, regional, and provincial events throughout the year
Join the Conversation
The Rocky Mountain Region has its own facebook page where you can join the conversation and learn what is happening in your area.
Rocky Mountain Regional Leadership
Rocky Mountain Region
Regional Coordinator: Kristin Heumann, PhD, CSCS
Contact: kheumann@coloradomesa.edu
Kristin Heumann is a Professor and Assistant Department Head for the Department of Kinesiology at Colorado Mesa University (CMU) in Grand Junction, CO, where she has been teaching since 2011. She also serves as the Program Director for the Education Recognition Program for the Certified Strength and Conditioning program at CMU. Nationally, Heumann serveson the NSCA Women's Committee. Heumann earned her Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education with an emphasis in Fitness Management from Northwestern College. From Arizona State University, she earned both her Master’s degree in Exercise and Wellness, and her PhD in Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Wellness. Her areas of interest are in sport performance, body composition, and changes in health outcomes over time.
Arizona
State Director: Joseph Sudimack IV, MS, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
Contact: jsudimackiv@gmail.com
Joseph Sudimack is the Curriculum Manager at Carrington College where he assists with resource allocation, curriculum development and accreditation for certificate and degree programs. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Arizona State University and a Master’s degree in Health Science with an emphasis in Sports Performance from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. His areas of interest include long term athletic development, exercise psychology and flexibility.
Colorado
State Director: Spencer Bowersmith, MA, CSCS, CPSS
Contact: spencerbowersmith@gmail.com
Spencer Bowersmith is the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Performance and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Regis University in Denver, CO, where he has been since 2021. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in athletic training from California State University, East Bay in 2012 and his Master's degree in Exercise Physiology from San Jose State University in 2017. He has been a member of the NSCA since 2013. His areas of interest are sports performance, sports science, and advocating for increasing performance resources for NCAA DII student-athletes.
New Mexico
State Director: Justin Schwind, MS, CSCS, TSAC-F
Contact: dukex55@gmail.com
Bio to come soon!
Utah
State Director: Ryan Carver, CSCS
Contact: ryan@leveragefitness.com
Ryan Carver has been a member of the NSCA since 2006. He owns Leverage Fitness Solutions, a private training boutique specializing in older adult and master athletes.
