Meet Our Management

Randall Lavender - Owner Cole Cantwell - General Manager

Randall started his health & fitness background as a PRT Coordinator for the U.S. Navy. During his eight years in the Navy Randall developed weight loss and exercise programs and ensured that the men and women excelled in their daily fitness levels. Randall then moved up to an Air Traffic Controller for the U.S. Navy making sure all planned arrivals and departures ran as efficient and safe as possible.

Starting his entrepreneurial skills at age 10 Randall would plant and grow vegetables in his parents back yard then selling them at local farmers markets in the Dallas-Fort Worth MetroPlex. At age 15 Randall had his first employed job as a bicycle technician. 
 
Randall attended Southwest Texas State University where he received his Bachelors in Communications. Since then Randall has gone on to start and develop many successful businesses in the San Marcos area. Randall took over ownership of Texas Health & Racquet Club in 2002 previously known as Jim’s Gym for over 20 years. Randall made the purchase because he wanted to bring San Marcos a ‘true state of the art fitness center.’
 
When asked “Where will THRC be in 5 years?” Randall answered: “Still being Hays County’s #1 Health Club!”
 
Fun Facts:
-Joined the Navy after watching his favorite movie Top Gun
-Loves big dogs
-Loves Wakeboarding
-His favorite drink: Water
-His Pet Peeve: Procrastinators

Cole holds a BS degree in Wildlife & Fisheries Science from Texas A&M University and a Master of Education with a Major in Exercise and Sports Science from Texas State University. Cole was named General Manager in August 2007. Prior to achieving the role of General Manager, Cole was a personal trainer upon joining our company in January 2006. Prior to joining our company, Cole worked for various companies ranging from Texas Department of Transportation, to Comanche Trace Golf Resort, to hauling hay, wood and metal construction, and building fences. With his broad knowledge base he strives to operate the best overall health club in San Marcos. Cole states, “To achieve this we must have the most advanced staff, cleanest facility, and highest quality customer service possible.” With this Cole would like to invite you to come try our facility for yourself to see how we separate ourselves from others.

Fun Facts about Cole

  • Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity
  • Member of Wildlife Society
  • Played 5 years in the TUFL  and 1yr in the MPFL
  • TUFL All Star Game 2004, 2008
  • Advanced Scuba Diver
  • American College of Sports and Medicine Personal Trainer
  • Avid Bow Hunter
  • Experienced Badminton player
  • Cannot Ice Skate

 

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