Carl Liebert III, CEO of 24 Hour Fitness Joins The V Foundation Board of Directors
 
(Cary, NC) The V Foundation for Cancer Research, one of the nation’s leading cancer research fundraising organizations, is proud to announce that Carl Liebert III, CEO of 24 Hour Fitness Worldwide, has accepted a position as a member of their Board of Directors.  This addition was made at The Foundation’s August Board of Directors meeting.  As a V Board member Carl will help set policy to enhance fundraising opportunities, cancer awareness and linkages to The V Foundation.
 
“We are thrilled to have someone with Carl’s business background, enthusiasm, and passion to fight cancer on our board,” said Nick Valvano, CEO of The V Foundation. Carl first met Jim in 1986 at the Hall of Fame Tip-off Classic when North Carolina State beat Navy at the last-second.  It is really special that 20 years later, Carl joins The V Foundation board.”
 
24 Hour Fitness Worldwide is the world’s largest privately owned and operated fitness center chain. As CEO, Carl oversees the worldwide operations of more than 400 fitness clubs and 20,000 employees. Prior to joining 24 Hour Fitness in November of 2006, Carl was executive vice president for The Home Depot. In this role, he led more than 300,000 associates in 2,000 stores throughout the United States and Mexico where he was responsible for sales, execution and retail operations.
 
 Earlier in his career, Liebert served as Circuit City’s senior vice president and division president of the company’s Western Division – consisting of 18,000 associates located throughout 32 states and more than $4.5 billion in sales.  Carl has also held various leadership positions with General Electric’s Consumer Products division leading teams in Operations, Six Sigma, Retail Sales, Marketing and Direct Marketing.  Carl holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the United State Naval Academy and an MBA from Vanderbilt University.
 
“It is a great privilege to join the board of The V Foundation and continue to support and contribute to the organization in Coach Valvano’s honor,” said Carl Liebert III, CEO, 24 Hour Fitness.  “Since 1986, Coach Valvano has inspired me in many ways and it is an honor to be able to continue his legacy since his passing.   My sense of awareness and support has been further enhanced with the passing of my 31 year-old cousin, Jeffrey Brooks who lost his battle with Lymphoma in 2003.  It is out of tribute to him and his mother, Joyce, that I humbly accept this proud responsibility.”
 
At each step throughout Carl’s career he has applied the principles of treating his associates well, focusing on the customer experience, and building great teams that deliver results. He is a leader of vision and integrity that balances his altruistic and philanthropic nature with his world-class business acumen. Carl serves on the board of directors for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation as well as the advisory boards for Cameron Blue Capital and the Deming Center at Columbia University. 
 
To learn more about The V Foundation and to find out how you can get involved, call 1-800-4JimmyV or log onto www.jimmyv.org .
 
About The V Foundation for Cancer Research
The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded in 1993 by ESPN and the late Jim Valvano, legendary North Carolina State basketball coach and ESPN commentator. Since 1993, The Foundation has raised more than $70 million to fund cancer research grants nationwide. It awards 100 percent of all direct cash donations and net proceeds of events directly to cancer research and related programs. The Foundation, which has received five consecutive top 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator, awards grants through a competitive awards process strictly supervised by a Scientific Review Committee. For more information on The V Foundation or to make a donation, please visit www.jimmyv.org .
 
About 24 Hour Fitness:
Headquartered in San Ramon, Calif., 24 Hour Fitness Worldwide, an innovative leader in the health and fitness industry, serves more than 3 million members in over 400 clubs worldwide. Founded in 1983 as a one-club operation, 24 Hour Fitness pioneered the concept of making fitness accessible, affordable and a way of life for everyone.  24 Hour Fitness has partnered with superstar athletes and celebrities like Lance Armstrong, Shaquille O’Neal, Andre Agassi, Magic Johnson, Jackie Chan, and Yao Ming to open co-branded clubs around the world. The company demonstrates its leadership through sponsorships like that of the U.S. Olympic Team and a commitment to the community through various charitable and in-kind donations.  In addition, 24 Hour Fitness enjoys strategic partnerships with major consumer brands like Coca-Cola and Nike, and is now entering its fourth year as a partner with NBC’s popular reality TV show, The Biggest Loser.  Please call 1-800-224-0240 or visit www.24HourFitness.com for more information and to find the location nearest you.
 
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