Jeff Zahlen, MBA, ACSM EP-C, MSCA, CSCS

Vice President, Client Services

Jeff Zahlen is responsible for managing Healthbreak’s digital and onsite service teams, fostering relationships, and ensuring successful delivery of solutions for employers. Jeff brings over 20 years of experience in health promotion and corporate wellness. Jeff has a proven track record of success in client consulting, team management, program facilitation, project management and process improvement. He is passionate about health and wellness and enjoys assisting organizations and communities in achieving their goals in health optimization, disease prevention and health education.

Jeff has an MBA in Health Administration from the University of Colorado Denver and a BS in Health and Exercise Science from Colorado State University. He also holds certifications with ACSM, NSCA, ACE and the Cooper Institute. His career path has taken him overseas and back working for multiple organizations in health, fitness and wellness.

Jeff is married with two children, a daughter and son. His favorite activities include mountain biking, hiking, camping, travel, trying new recipes and DIY home projects.

Why do you love your chosen profession?

I love working at the intersection of inherent health and disease. It’s a privilege to educate individuals and groups on healthy lifestyle behaviors and disease prevention, and help them to see health outcomes shift positively along the illness-wellness continuum.

What is your superpower?

Adaptability. I believe in accepting things as they are and embracing change! Having the ability to adapt to scenarios, re-prioritize tasks, and overcome obstacles is critical in an agile, fast-paced, high tech environment.