Become Something Bigger Than Yourself

Chris Minnes is a lifelong athlete, entrepreneur, and the founder of Center Podium. His connection to bodybuilding has always been personal. He understands the discipline, sacrifice, nerves, excitement, and ambition that come with stepping on stage because he comes from the same world as the athletes he serves. That perspective has shaped the way he approaches everything he builds: listen to the athletes, respect the work they put in, and create opportunities worthy of that effort.

Chris has always believed that bodybuilding and fitness can be much bigger than a single competition. His drive to build bigger stages, create new opportunities, enter new markets, and push the industry forward comes directly from the athletes and community around him. He sees his role as both a promoter and a representative of the people who compete—someone willing to take risks, think differently, and do ambitious things that help athletes gain more exposure, more opportunities, and a better experience.

For Chris, athletes aren’t simply part of the event; they are the reason he keeps building.

Chloe brings a unique combination of competitive bodybuilding experience, professional event operations, and 16 years of classical ballet training to the fitness industry. As a classically trained dancer, she built a strong foundation in movement, symmetry, presentation, discipline, and performance—qualities that naturally translated into physique competition.

She began her competitive bodybuilding career in Bikini before transitioning to Fitness & Figure, competing on national-level stages including the Arnold Amateur and Olympia Amateur. Her experience as both an athlete and industry professional gives her a firsthand understanding of the dedication, preparation, and demands that come with competing at a high level.

As Director of Operations at Center Podium, Chloe oversees the execution behind the scenes that brings competitions and athlete experiences to life. From event logistics and production to athlete services, scheduling, vendor coordination, and day-to-day operations, she works to ensure every detail is executed at a high level. Her experience as a competitor allows her to understand the athlete perspective and help create an environment where athletes can focus on performing their best.

Chloe holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business from the University of Nevada, Reno, bringing a strong business foundation to her role in operations and event management. By combining her competitive experience, business background, and passion for the sport, she is dedicated to elevating the athlete experience and delivering professionally produced events within the fitness and bodybuilding industry.

My journey with Center Podium began on the other side of the stage. In August 2022, I competed in my first bodybuilding competition—the Tahoe Show, one of our own events—and fell in love with competing. That experience became the foundation for a career spent helping other athletes experience the same excitement that brought me here.

My passion for bodybuilding started even earlier. On my first day at the University of Nevada, Reno in 2017, I began weight training—and I haven’t stopped since. Originally from Las Vegas, Nevada, I moved to Reno on a full-ride academic scholarship and graduated in 2021 with a degree in Marketing and minors in Gaming Management and Entrepreneurship.

After graduating, I worked in Reno’s nightlife scene at Grand Sierra Resort and continued building my entrepreneurial experience with Loop Software Inc. My background includes working with two startups, and at Loop, our team won the Sontag entrepreneurship competition—a “Shark Tank”-style competition—and secured more than $250,000 in investment.

Since joining Center Podium, I’ve built over four years of marketing experience behind the scenes, leading our marketing department across the entire portfolio of shows. From social media and email campaigns to website content and event promotion, I help bring each show’s identity to life and connect athletes with their next opportunity to step on stage.

I also bring over six years of hospitality experience, spanning Reno nightlife and some of the world’s biggest nightclubs and dayclubs, including venues with Tao Group Hospitality, XS at Wynn, and LIV Las Vegas at Fontainebleau. Those experiences taught me how to connect with people, anticipate their needs, and deliver memorable guest service—skills I bring directly to our hands-on athlete experience.

Bodybuilding is a sport I love and a constant in my life since 2017. As both a competitor and a member of the Center Podium team, I understand how much goes into reaching the stage. My goal is to make sure the care, energy, and attention we put into every show reflect the work our athletes put into getting there.