Joe Works, owner of B&W Trailer Hitches, and his wife Janie have always aspired to serve others. “I think the desire to give back to the community,” says Joe, “came before B&W. I think that was just part of the way our family was built.”
And so when it came to their employees, Joe and Janie wanted to make sure they listened to their needs and wants, their hopes and dreams. When a company survey indicated that a fitness center was top of the list, they took action.
A 10,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art-facility was born. Engineers and architects tied the roots of B&W into the design, with exterior metal panels and awnings created right here on the Humboldt factory floor. But the open, modern, bright interior with soaring windows and spa-like locker rooms speaks to something different: an escape, a place to focus on health, wellness and inspiration.
Humboldt Fitness turned out to be too good to keep just for B&W employees. Three months after opening in March 2019, the facility became accessible to the whole community. We now have over 900 members. There’s nothing like this in southeast Kansas. And that makes it the perfect place for you.
Kelli Frazell, MSS, NASM-CNC
Director
Kelli has been the Director of Humboldt Fitness since its inception in 2019. Originally from Iola, KS, she graduated from the University of Tulsa with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science and then completed her Master of Sports Science from United States Sports Academy. After living in Tulsa, OK for 13 years, she moved back home to Iola with her husband Preston to raise their son Fisher in a more inviting community. Outside of work, Kelli stays busy by coaching her son’s sports teams, spending time with friends and family, enjoying the lake, cooking, and reading.
Callee Kaufman, NASM-CPT, NASM-CNC
Health & Wellness Coach
Callee began her journey with Humboldt Fitness in 2019 as a group fitness instructor and in 2022 took the position of Health and Wellness Coach. Callee, a Colony, KS local, graduated from Pittsburg State University with a Bachelor of Science Education. She then obtained her certification as a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. When Callee isn’t leading a fitness class or working with a client, you can catch her spending quality time with her husband, daughter, and pets, reading, or caring for her multitude of house plants.
Meet Jordon! She’s 31 and has 3 little boys. She currently lives in Gas City and works from home as a customer service representative full time. Working at the fitness center part time has been good for her because she says it gets her out of the house and into an environment that motivates her. She enjoys hanging out with her family and friends and spends most of her time chasing her kids around.
Outside of the fitness center, Marlana works in public accounting and spends all of her free time with her son. She enjoys spending time with her family, baking, and working out.
Heather is a lifelong resident of Iola. For the last 25 years she’s been employed at Gates full time. She started Humboldt Fitness this year as a part-time job to get out of the house and interact with the public. She’s a mother of 2 great kids. In her spare time she enjoys participating in the group workout classes offered in the evenings, going to concerts, and spending time with her family and friends.
Corey is all about health, fitness, and family. As a Licensed Massage Therapist, he focuses on sports massage, stretching, and pain relief to help individuals feel their best. “I believe in a balanced approach to wellness.” When he’s not at the gym, he loves spending time with his beautiful family—his girlfriend Cassidy, their daughter Lyric (5), and a little one on the way! He also enjoys reading, learning new things, and finding time to just relax.
Meet Kaysin! She’s a senior at Iola High School and plays volleyball, basketball, and softball. She’s involved in multiple clubs as well. “I enjoy getting coffee with friends, being with my family, and going on adventures!” She also likes to lift and loves the gym community here at HF! After high school, she plans on majoring in Business/Marketing.
