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I S ERVING THE BRAND t was actually a little earlier in Bryan’s story, but noteworthy here, that he got a call from Ginger Collins late in 2006. She wanted to know if he would be willing to participate in serving on a new council that would examine and re-evaluate the “As anyone knows, when awards criteGinger calls you, the re- ria and process sponse you need to give for the Gold’s her is ... YES” Gym Convention. “As anyone knows, when Ginger calls you, the response you need to give her is… YES”, said Bryan. “I had been wanting to win an award within the brand for years, but the awards were given for things that were not applicable to me or my organization. Serving with Keith Albright and others, the council made some significant changes, improving the entire process and making it more relevant for everyone in the brand. Out of the Gold’s Gym Magnolia (The Woodlands), TX Gold’s Gym Houston Bear Creek, TX discussion came the GGFA Bravo Award, which Bryan went on to win in that inaugural year! “It wasn’t fixed, it just happened that way”, he says, “and it meant so much!” Bryan rushed back to Houston, where Kristi gave birth to their youngest son, Brody. With all of his hard work and dedication and that of his team, it’s not a surprise that Bryan and the Gold’s Gyms of Houston, TX have received many additional awards. In 2007, Bryan was awarded Franchisee of the Year at the Gold’s Gym Convention. Gold’s Gym 27