John Wise brings decades of expertise in construction and development to his role as founder of The Arena Club. As the owner of Wise Properties, he has built and curated a portfolio of properties across Chattanooga, contributing to the city’s growth over the past 30 years. With The Arena Club, John has applied that same level of precision and vision to create a private environment defined by quality, intention, and elevated experience.
With over 40 years in health and wellness, Teresa brings deep operational expertise and leadership to The Arena Club, with a strong focus on the member experience. She spent 17 years as director of the Sportsbarn Sprint Triathlon, leading one of the region’s most established endurance events. She has mentored hundreds of clients and introduced training systems including TRX, BOSU, and functional strength methods. Teresa leads with a hands-on, servant approach to ensure consistent excellence across the club.
Donna Marie Siegel brings a background in documentary filmmaking and visual storytelling to her role as Communications Specialist at The Arena Club. Her work has taken her from whitewater rivers in the Southeast to international projects in Hawaii and the Himalayas, shaping a distinct creative perspective. She now leads marketing, content, and member communications, ensuring the club’s brand is expressed with clarity, consistency, and intention across every touchpoint.
Nathan Brown brings a background in competitive tennis, pickleball, and finance to his role as Membership Director. Raised in Western Carolina and a graduate of UTC, he has remained active in Chattanooga’s tennis and pickleball communities while building experience in data analytics and financial operations. At The Arena Club, Nathan focuses on membership growth, engagement, and creating a strong connection between members and the club experience.
Food & Beverage Director at The Arena Club, Joshua brings over a decade of experience leading high-volume hospitality and entertainment venues in Chattanooga, including Southside Social and Whiskey Cowgirl. His focus is operational excellence, team leadership, and guest experience.
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Michelle Huffman-Wells is a Chattanooga native with decades of culinary experience across Nashville, Phoenix, and the San Francisco Bay Area. After years leading kitchens and large-scale catering operations, she returned home to found Events with Taste, now Chattanooga’s largest high-end catering company. At The Arena Club, she brings a focus on fresh, seasonal, and thoughtfully prepared food, shaped by Southern influence and global experience. Her approach is rooted in hospitality, quality ingredients, and meaningful dining experiences.
Ryan founded Renovo to bridge the gap between rehabilitation and performance. His approach combines evidence-based rehabilitation with practical coaching to help active adults and athletes return to the activities they love.
He believes pain and injury rehabilitation should provide clarity, confidence, and a clear path forward. Ryan is passionate about helping people understand their bodies, overcome setbacks, and perform at a higher level than before their injury.
A Chattanooga native and graduate of McCallie School, Ryan earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee and his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Tennessee State University. He later completed a Sports Physical Therapy Residency in partnership with McCallie School and achieved board certification as a Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS).
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