Fitness Center

Meet Our Staff Members

Patty Donohue-Ebach - Director of Recreation Services

 Patty has worked in the fitness, health and wellness industry for over 30 years. She has a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Master of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Michigan. She also has a Master of Science certificate in Complementary Medicine and Wellness from Oakland University.

Patty joined Schoolcraft College as an adjunct faculty member in the College’s Physical Education department in 2005 before transitioning to managing the fitness center, which opened in 2012. Patty and the recreation staff have since taken on the additional responsibility of operational oversight for the St. Joe's Sports Dome and St. Joe's Mercy Elite Sports Center.

Prior to her coming to Schoolcraft College, Patty worked in the health and fitness industry managing corporate fitness centers and wellness programs in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors.

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Matt Cooper - Recreation Facilities Manager

Matt has over 15 years of experience in fitness center management and operations. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a Specialization in Health Promotion from Michigan State University. He has been a Certified Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise (ACE) since 2005 and is a Weight Management Specialist, also through the American Council on Exercise.

Matt joined the Schoolcraft College Fitness Center team as an Assistant Recreation Manager in 2016. He currently manages the daily operations of the Fitness Center, St. Joe’s Sports Dome, and St. Joe's Mercy Elite Sports Center.

Prior to joining the Schoolcraft College Fitness Center, he worked as a Facility Operations Manager and Assistant Fitness Director for the JCC of Metro Detroit, and has been an in-home Personal Trainer.

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Walt Stecko - Business Office Manager

Walt has more than 30 years of financial management experience in retail, telecommunications and information technology. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Detroit Mercy and a Master of Science in Finance from Walsh College.

Walt has been with the Fitness Center since it opened in 2012. He plays a key role in ensuring smooth operations of member management software, handles membership billing processes, and serves as the initial contact for existing and prospective rental groups for the St. Joe’s Sports Dome and St. Joe's Mercy Elite Sports Center.

After initially retiring from AT&T, Walt had been self-employed and served as a consultant to various companies and non-profit organizations.

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