Jeffrey Piejak

In 2016, Jeff Piejak founded Ultimate Ninjas Chicago, a company focused on health and fitness in the exploding obstacle course racing (OCR) market. Over the past 4 years, Jeff has opened four additional Ultimate Ninjas gyms in North Shore (Glenview, IL), Libertyville (IL), Naperville (IL) and St. Louis (MO). All four gyms are managed by American Ninja Warrior (NBC) competitors who train OCR to children on a weekly basis, year-round. In total, Ultimate Ninja gyms train over 1,000 boys and girls weekly including 100+ “Elite” travel team participants. Elite teams are tryout based, demanding, allowing children to immerse their minds and bodies into the sport of ninja. In addition to classes, Ultimate Ninjas locations also provide recreation entertainment on weekends via birthday parties and open play. The gyms also host camps and field trips for thousands of children during summer break. In 2017, Jeff founded ultiFit (www.ultifitonline.com), Ultimate Ninjas adult fitness program inside each Ultimate Ninjas location. ultiFit is a revolutionary workout program that combines H.I.I.T. and optional obstacle course training. Over the years, Ultimate Ninjas has been featured on numerous television channels, print media including USA Today, and awarded “Best” in classes, birthday party and recreation by Winnie, AAA Travel, and the City of Chicago. Ultimate Ninjas is expanding to Indianapolis (IN) and Glenview (IL) in early 2020 and is currently searching for an additional location in Nashville (TN). Jeff received his BA in Economics from Michigan State University and MA in Healthcare Administration from Rush University in Chicago. Prior to Ultimate Ninjas, Jeff held executive positions at ATI Physical Therapy and Advocate Healthcare leading strategy and growth. Jeff married his wife Jackie in 2001 and together they have two daughters, Isabella (14) and Hadley (11).