Fuel Fitness president resigns after Butte, Helena gym closures

MISSOULA — The president of Fuel Fitness and Nutrition has stepped down amid the controversial closures of gyms in Butte and Helena.

Michael Burks acknowledged in a information launch he resigned as president and eliminated himself from the day-to-day operations of the corporate. Chris Runyon was chosen to interchange Burks as president.

The launch states the choice got here after an “overwhelming response” from the general public when Burks closed the Butte and Helena gyms on Oct. 2 with out informing staff or gymnasium members.

Fuel Fitness has places in Billings, Bozeman, Kalispell, Missoula and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.