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Tony Zaccario is President and CEO of Stretch Zone - the leading practitioner-assisted stretching model in the U.S. Established in Miami Beach in 2004, Stretch Zone utilizes a patented strapping system to expertly position, stabilize and isolate muscles, to offer a full range of motion and improved quality of life for guests.

Under Zaccario's leadership, Stretch Zone has seen exponential year-over-year growth, boasting over 125 locations in 22 states nationwide. As CEO, Zaccario leads all expansion efforts for the brand, including managing franchise efforts and partnership opportunities. He first joined the Stretch Zone team as General Manager in 2016 and was named COO soon after. In this role, Zaccario focused on the implementation and execution of strategic, company-wide initiatives as well as various day-to-day operations.

Prior to joining Stretch Zone, Zaccario served as the Director of Operations for Forest Energies, a start-up timber company based in Birmingham, Alabama. He credits his wife, Chelsea, for his introduction to Stretch Zone Founder, Jorden Gold.

An active member of the community, Zaccario coordinates various outreach programs for GivZone - Stretch Zone's philanthropic foundation that supports non-profit organizations around the U.S.

Zaccario holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Florida and is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.