MEET THE TEAM
President with a focus on Sales, Franchise Development & Strategic Growth
Charlie Hauser
Charlie drives Odyssey’s sales strategy, franchise development, and overall business growth. He oversees the expansion of Odyssey’s franchise network,ensuring that franchisees are equipped with the tools and support they need to succeed. His role is pivotal in identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities, fostering relationships with strategic partners, and aligning sales efforts with broader marketing and operational goals.
By leading Odyssey’s franchise growth and sales initiatives, Charlie is instrumental in extending the brand’s reach and driving revenue.
Charlie Hauser began his career in the health and fitness industry during the boom of the late 70’s. He has held the position as Senior Operations Director for one of the world’s largest global gym brands. Responsibilities have included franchise development, facility design, and construction. Operations functions included systems development, training, marketing, and sales implementation. Hauser was also an award-winning Master Consultant for Club Marketing and Management Systems (CMS) operating in 40 countries.
VP of Global Branding, Growth, and Sports Marketing
Tom Dievart
Tom leads Odyssey’s global expansion efforts, expertly blending strategic branding, international growth initiatives, and sports marketing to elevate the brand on the world stage. As the Chief Brand and Growth Officer, Tom is responsible for driving Odyssey’s presence across diverse markets, building partnerships, and creating marketing campaigns that resonate globally. His expertise extends into sports marketing and league promotion, where he develops and nurtures key relationships with partners, sponsors, and organizations. By positioning Odyssey as a leader in both the sports world and the larger lifestyle market, Tom fosters brand loyalty and ensures sustainable growth.
Tom is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience driving brand innovation, strategic growth, and market leadership in the sports, fitness, and wellness industries. He has spearheaded transformative initiatives at global companies like Wilson Sporting Goods highlighted by the successful launch of Roger Federer’s racquet, IRONMAN, and Technogym USA, delivering significant revenue growth and expanding market reach.
A former professional soccer player in France, Tom combines competitive discipline with business acumen. Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, he is uniquely positioned to lead cross-cultural initiatives that drive long-term brand loyalty and revenue growth. His proven ability to execute bold strategies and his commitment to sustainable growth make him a valuable partner in maximizing portfolio returns.
VP of Global Branding, Growth, and Sports Marketing
Tom Dievart
Tom leads Odyssey’s global expansion efforts, expertly blending strategic branding, international growth initiatives, and sports marketing to elevate the brand on the world stage. As the Chief Brand and Growth Officer, Tom is responsible for driving Odyssey’s presence across diverse markets, building partnerships, and creating marketing campaigns that resonate globally. His expertise extends into sports marketing and league promotion, where he develops and nurtures key relationships with partners, sponsors, and organizations. By positioning Odyssey as a leader in both the sports world and the larger lifestyle market, Tom fosters brand loyalty and ensures sustainable growth.
Tom is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience driving brand innovation, strategic growth, and market leadership in the sports, fitness, and wellness industries. He has spearheaded transformative initiatives at global companies like Wilson Sporting Goods highlighted by the successful launch of Roger Federer’s racquet, IRONMAN, and Technogym USA, delivering significant revenue growth and expanding market reach.
A former professional soccer player in France, Tom combines competitive discipline with business acumen. Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, he is uniquely positioned to lead cross-cultural initiatives that drive long-term brand loyalty and revenue growth. His proven ability to execute bold strategies and his commitment to sustainable growth make him a valuable partner in maximizing portfolio returns.
VP of Operations, Logistics & Facility Management
Scott Winters
Scott ensures operational excellence at Odyssey by overseeing logistics, facility management, and vendor partnerships. As the Chief Operations and Logistics Officer, Scott is responsible for optimizing the efficiency of daily operations, from managing supply chains to maintaining top-tier facilities.
Scott began his respective career in the health and fitness industry as a facility manager, and event promoter during the beginning of the global racquetball expansion.
He transitioned into the sporting goods industry working as a senior manager for several well-known racquet sports brands including Prince, Ektelon and Head/Penn Sports. Scott has worked for a leading sports court construction company has operated his own business focused on sporting goods sales, product development and court consulting.
VP of Brand Experience and Innovation
Fred Heim
Fred spearheads Odyssey’s innovation by seamlessly integrating technology with exceptional experiential design. As the Chief Experience and Technology Officer, he is responsible for crafting and overseeing all customer touchpoints—from immersive in-club experiences to interactive digital platforms.
Leveraging his seasoned marketing expertise, Fred ensures that every aspect of the brand tells a cohesive and engaging story, fostering deep connections with the community, and enhancing customer loyalty. He leads the development and execution of creative content, experiential initiatives, and technological advancements that collectively elevate the Odyssey brand to new heights. Fred is an experienced marketing executive specializing in business development, strategic growth, and innovation.
With a career spanning multiple global sports, fitness, health, and wellness firms, he has successfully led teams through digital transformation, organizational transformation, and cross-unit integration. A lifelong competitive athlete, Fred has developed innovative products for numerous sporting goods companies, including Nike, where, as Global Product Line Manager, he launched new products for soccer, hockey, and volleyball. Fred’s career was significantly shaped by his service as a rescue swimmer in the United States Navy.
VP of Brand Experience and Innovation
Fred Heim
Fred spearheads Odyssey’s innovation by seamlessly integrating technology with exceptional experiential design. As the Chief Experience and Technology Officer, he is responsible for crafting and overseeing all customer touchpoints—from immersive in-club experiences to interactive digital platforms.
Leveraging his seasoned marketing expertise, Fred ensures that every aspect of the brand tells a cohesive and engaging story, fostering deep connections with the community, and enhancing customer loyalty. He leads the development and execution of creative content, experiential initiatives, and technological advancements that collectively elevate the Odyssey brand to new heights. Fred is an experienced marketing executive specializing in business development, strategic growth, and innovation.
With a career spanning multiple global sports, fitness, health, and wellness firms, he has successfully led teams through digital transformation, organizational transformation, and cross-unit integration. A lifelong competitive athlete, Fred has developed innovative products for numerous sporting goods companies, including Nike, where, as Global Product Line Manager, he launched new products for soccer, hockey, and volleyball. Fred’s career was significantly shaped by his service as a rescue swimmer in the United States Navy.
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