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Vinny Finneran
Chicago, Illinois
Educator/Track & Field Coach
Born in the The Bronx, New York
St. Nicholas of Tolentine - Elementary and high school
Rutgers University, BA in Fine Art
University of Illinois-Chicago, MS in Exercise Science
DePaul University, MEd History/Political Science
Occupation: Retired
Vinnie Finneran’s moved to Chicago in 1978 and began working in the heath club industry in 1979 as a lifeguard at the East Bank Club in Chicago and moved up into management. Spent the next 20 years developing, updating, and opening health clubs in the Chicago area.
As an aside, began doing radio, television, lecturing, on fitness and health topics as well as training concepts for competitive events. Began coaching track and cross country at the high school and university level and some post collegiate club running and triathlon training.
After teaching physiology part time at University of Illinois and Illinois Masonic School of Nursing I decided to become a full time teacher. I taught Physical Education in the Evanston, Illinois school system for 22 years and retired in 2023.
Now living in New Hampshire. Married 38 years and has three daughters.
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Vinny was and still is a major contributing mentor in my life giving me my first break in the industry in ‘92 in Chicago. With numerous personal achievements and an adventurous career and life Vinny brings everyone who crosses his path inspirational motivation to take another step forward and challenges themselves to living their true selves and encourages
a unique, “What if?!” mentality.

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