Mary Jambon-Corzine – Owner/She.E.O.
Born and raised in Southern California, Mary started her gymnastics career in Gymboree with her mom. She competed through to level 8 by the time she was a freshman in high school, then she went on to do varsity cheerleading, and completed professionally thereafter until she was 22. She’s done music videos and workout videos, she’s worked in the solar industry and the events industry, and now is the She.E.O. of GymJambon.
Katelyn Watts – Office Manager
Katelyn started recreational gymnastics at the age of 13. Shortly after, she was recruited as a competitive rhythmic gymnast and went on to win two consecutive regional championship gold medals.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts and Dance, loves animals, coffee, and all things chocolate.
Lenka Benz – Preschool Program Director
Originally from the Czech Republic, Lenka moved to the United States 20 years ago to compete in ballroom dancing. She met her husband, Nick, in New York and they came out to Sonoma County, had two kids, and found a taste of her rhythmic gymnastics background here with us at Sonoma Gymnastics Academy. We rely on Lenka for all of our morning classes and couldn’t live without her.
Keaton Davis – Xcel/Recreational Coach
Some people also know this young man as “the Flips for Tips guy”! Sonoma grown, Keaton started his gymnastics career at 8 years old, as an athlete at REG in Petaluma, where he trained and competed through level 9 in the boys JO program. Keaton is super enthusiastic not only to be back in the sport as a coach, but to bring gymnastics to his hometown, and give back to his community the same understanding, discipline, focus, and confidence that gymnastics taught him.
Ashlei Donovan-Gundeid – Head Cheer Coach
This proud mama of 3 is a cheerleading powerhouse! She was cheering before anybody had formed any teams to root for. Locally grown, with southern cheer roots in Tennessee, Ashlei competed in All Star Cheer across the country for 10 years. She began coaching at the age of 17, and continued until she was able to watch a child of her own from the stands. Now she’s back in her hometown, and back at the helm of a cheer team. We are proud to have Coach Ashlei leading the Sonoma Cheer All Stars.
Karlli Goodman – Recreational Coach
Karlli has been with us since the beginning. She was Mary’s first hire as SGA was being born at the Veteran’s Building here in Sonoma. Karlli is currently working on earning her High School Diploma and enjoys competing on her school’s swim team.
Elizabeth Alvarez – Assistant Cheer Coach
Elizabeth was born and raised in Sonoma, California. She began cheerleading at the age of 6 with the Sonoma Jr. Dragons. She continued all the way through high school, later becoming the Varsity Cheer Captain her senior year. Elizabeth enjoys the teamwork and creativity aspects that cheerleading has to offer. She is currently attending Sonoma State University with the hope of earning a degree in Biology. She is happy to be part of Sonoma Gymnastics Academy, helping coach a wonderful group of athletes.