Class VI Partners (“Class VI”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Power Wellness Management, LLC. (“Power Wellness” or the “Company”) by The Sports Facilities Companies (“SFC”). The acquisition strengthens SFC’s ability to serve municipalities, healthcare systems, and higher education with integrated destination recreation and fitness management solutions.
Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Lombard, Illinois, Power Wellness is one of the most trusted names in community health, fitness, and wellness. With more than 2,000 consulting, management, fitness, and technology professionals, Power Wellness partners with institutions to maximize the impact of their investments in fitness, recreation and wellness, including evidence-based, medically integrated wellness programs. Power Wellness currently manages 26 facilities in 13 states, serving more than 90,000 community members.
Ken Gorman, CEO and Founder of Power Wellness, said, “Class VI has been an invaluable partner, helping shape our strategy in 2024, and working diligently to identify the best partner for our continued growth in 2026. Like Power Wellness, Sports Facilities Companies is a founder led organization, rooted in a culture of client service and people first.”
“It has been an honor to work with Ken and the Power Wellness team over the past several years on strategic initiatives, growth, and market expansion opportunities,” said Peter Bessone, Director at Class VI Partners. “That time together is why we knew exactly what the right long-term partner needed to look like. Closing with SFC was a rewarding result to be a part of, and we are excited to see what these two great teams accomplish together for the communities they serve.”
“Power Wellness has earned its reputation as the nation’s premier institutional fitness center consulting and management company by helping its clients improve lives through fitness and wellness,” said Jason Clement, Founder and CEO of SFC. “Our values are fully aligned as their team has produced extraordinary results for thirty years on the foundation of service and humility. We are excited to support that work, expand their reach, and bring even more resources to the communities we serve.”
Power Wellness will continue to operate under its existing brand, moving forward as Power Wellness by The Sports Facilities Companies. Ken Gorman will remain President & CEO of Power Wellness, and the Company will continue serving clients with its existing leadership, team members, and operating approach. Integration with SFC will occur in thoughtful phases over the coming months, with a focus on maintaining continuity for clients while expanding resources to enable future growth.
The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) is the nation’s leading resource for the planning, development, and management of sports, recreation, golf, ice, aquatics, fitness, wellness, and events facilities. SFC helps community leaders and developers create places that bring people together, improve quality of life, and deliver measurable, lasting results. As a turnkey partner, SFC supports projects from early planning, feasibility, and program development through professional facility management and high-performing operations.
SFC’s integrated platform includes the Power Wellness and Spirit Golf Management brands, expanding its ability to serve communities across recreation, health, wellness, and outdoor assets. With more than 140 venues and approximately 7,000 team members across its network, SFC welcomes nearly 30 million guest visits and generates more than $1 billion in annual economic impact each year.
This transaction closed on May 8th, 2026. Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP served as legal counsel to Power Wellness, and Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP served as legal counsel to SFC.
For more information about the transaction, please contact Peter Bessone at (303) 243-5606 or pbessone@classvipartners.com, or Paul Zetterberg at (303) 243-5605 or pzetterberg@classvipartners.com.
About Class VI Partners
Class VI provides middle-market investment banking services, including mergers and acquisitions advisory, corporate advisory, business valuation, and private capital raising services through its affiliate, Class VI Securities, LLC and Member FINRA. Class VI is also affiliated with and offers wealth management services through Class VI Family Office, LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor with the Securities & Exchange Commission.
Ken Gorman, President & CEO of Power Wellness, is a client of Class VI Partners and is not being compensated for sharing their opinion and experience with the firm. Any compensation creates a conflict of interest. Comments by Ken Gorman may not be representative of any other person’s experience with the firm and are no guarantee of future performance or success.
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