Our Team

First and foremost, we are health consumers who believe in a proactive approach toward our health and wellness. We face the same health and lifestyle issues everyday that you do, giving us an accessible point of view. We are philosophically committed to helping people learn how to achieve greater well-being and prevent disease through small lifestyle changes. Our team consists of professionals with expertise in various areas of health promotion, disease prevention and business.

Alton Baird, Founder/President, is the visionary leader of Dynamic Wellness. He is an accomplished motivational speaker and a national wellness expert. He has over 20 years experience in nutritional, fitness and holistic services. Alton received a Bachelor of Science degree from Loyola University, was a multi-titled athlete and college scholarship quarterback, and has an extensive background in business management and marketing. Before starting Dynamic Wellness, he created and managed an innovative multi-faceted wellness center. Alton has also consulted with several Fortune 500 companies on wellness issues and business trends resulting in a leading restaurant chain's strategic transformation toward a healthier menu. His charismatic personality and unique ability to teach and motivate individuals makes him exceptionally qualified to lead Dynamic Wellness to a prominent position in the wellness industry.

Patricia Kothe, Chief Development Officer, is a degreed nutritionist with over 25 years corporate marketing management, consulting, and operations in the health care and consumer products industries.  Her scientific background enables her to lead our research and content development team, and her extensive healthcare and business experience enables her to wear many hats while building the Dynamic Wellness business.

Heather Mauser, Director of Design and Technology, has been working in the interactive and internet media arena for over 10 years.  Her broad range of talent and experience allows her to lead the design and technological implementation of Dynamic Wellness programs. 

Kenneth W. Witte, PharmD, Chief Medical Officer, is an adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Illinois College of Pharmacy and the former Director of Clinical Pharmacy Practice.  He has extensive scientific experience in the areas of functional foods, herbal medicines and pharmaceuticals.  Dr. Witte contributes to and vettes all DW scientific content.   

Lori Smuckler is a Registered Dietician with a diverse background in nutrition that includes serving as a liaison with the American Dietetic Association, teaching community weight loss, and acting as a media spokesperson for the "Got Milk?" and "The Other White Meat" campaigns.  She reviews and contributes nutritional content to DW’s programs and is an accomplished speaker and educator.

William Baird, Co-founder and Director of Fitness, is a Certified Personal Trainer with over fifteen years experience in both personal and corporate fitness education.  He has trained and consulted with hundreds of clients including professional athletes.  He oversees all fitness-related program content and assists with on-site and video-based education and training.  He has extensive experience in every form of fitness training including cardio-vascular, strength training and flexibility. Bill is also well versed in many stress-reduction modalities, massage therapy and therapeutic nutrition.

Marcy Rubin is a Clinical Psychologist with a specialty in stress management.  She consults with DW on all stress-related programs and contributes content and vettes all materials related to stress.

Lee Hamilton is an informational consultant with over thirty years experience in the health care industry, primarily with the University of Illinois Medical Center.  Lee’s expertise includes areas such as information research, policy analysis, strategic planning and program development

Strategic Partnerships

Centrax Corporation
This leading e-Learning technology company, http://www.centrax.com, provides a platform for delivering the Dynamic Wellness curriculum enterprise-wide to companies of any size, in an affordable, and easy-to-implement manner. The partnership also enables Dynamic Wellness to stay at the technological forefront of e-learning programs to maintain the appeal of our on-line services.

Board of Medical and Scientific Advisors
A group of distinguished physicians and scientists, primarily affiliated with the University of Illinois, will insure that Dynamic Wellness' content is timely, credible and thoroughly researched.