Kurt Mangum II is a global fitness industry executive with 15+ years of experience driving strategic partnerships, leadership development, and workforce innovation.
As Vice President of Partnerships at ISSA, he leads initiatives that connect certification to careers—building scalable, revenue-driven partnerships across gyms, brands, and international markets. With a foundation in fitness, wellness, and education, Kurt holds a Master’s degree in Education with an emphasis in Sports Sciences from the University of Akron. A former collegiate linebacker, he brings performance discipline and people-first leadership to his work. He is known for translating vision into execution and building bridges between education and real-world opportunity in a rapidly evolving global fitness landscape. Kurt is a two-time Phoenix Top 100 Titan of Industry, recognized for leadership, innovation, and industry impact. Kurt is also a speaker at ما وراء عالم النشاط in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
