Meet the team

Ever wondered who does all the great work at Rhythm Express Music? Well, here they are ...

Mark Howell

Meet the boss-man. He's the managing director of Rhythm Express Music. Mark has been working as a fitness instructor since 1993 and has heaps of experience in all types of classes, gym managment and marketing fitness. His favorite classes are low impact aerobics, bar classes and aqua fitness classes. He has completed a Technology degree at the University of Tasmania - specialising in many areas of media production - inlcuidng audio, video, and multimedia. Mark is the one who creates all the CDs that are published by Rhythm Express Music. He spends his days keeping up-to-date with all the latest music, negotiating licensing rights with record companies, and then mixing the music for our CDs. When he's not at work, he loves to DJ at local night clubs. Let's just say, Mark loves his music.

Shannan Ponton

Meet one of the most famous instructors in Australia right now. You will recognise Shannan Ponton as one of the master trainers on Australia's Biggest Loser - as seen on Network 10. You might not know, but Shannan has been working for Rhythm Express Music since 1996 and is responsible for developing our Animate program. He's been a qualified Fitness Instructor since 1992 and has gained a lot of knowledge and experience in that time. Prior to working on Australia's Biggest Loser, Shannan has a long history with TV - including working as a trainer on Crunch TV which goes to air on Foxtel and Austar every week. When he's not working for us or stuck in front of the camera, Shannan spends his days taking classes and 40+ PT clients per week through their paces at Fitness First in St Leonards (Sydney). Mind you, every time we call him, he's out surfing!

Reece Hickey

Here's the voice of REM. Reece is the person who answers the phones and manages all our administration. He's the person who is responsible for providing you with our exceptional customer service and makes sure your orders are processed on time. He also keeps us all in line too. If there is anything you need to know, Reece is the man to ask. He'll make sure he can help you as much as possible.

Shenna Franklin

Every organisation needs a human dynamo. Well, you've found ours. Shenna first joined our team when we invented StepAttack. It was her inspiration and knowledge that created that program. Shenna has been working as a fitness instructor since 1992 and works full-time in the industry - which we don't know how she does it because she's a mum too. Shenna spends her days taking classes and PT sessions at All Aerobics in Hobart. Her favorite classes include Aerobics, Indoor cycling and (of course) StepAttack. Anyone who knows Shenna will tell you that she is a totally inspirational class presenter.

Marcelle Mangan

Well, were do we start? We've saved the best 'till last. Marcelle is a wealth of knowledge and experience. If there is something you need to know about exercise and physiology, here's your girl! Marcelle is a qualified PE teacher and Ambulance officer!!! Oh, and she's been a fitness instructor since 1996. Marcelle is responsible for our Rotate series. It's her fault when your legs feel like they are about to drop off after every one of our cycling classes! Marcelle spends her days taking far to many indoor cycling classes and PT clients at Melbourne's Re-creation Health Clubs.