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24 Hour Fitness Worldwide Inc. announced it has named Carl Liebert III as chief executive officer, replacing company founder Mark Mastrov. Mastrov will remain chairman of the board of the San Ramon-based fitness center company, which has revenue of more than $1.25 billion. "We continue to see tremendous growth potential, both domestically and in Asia," Mastrov said. "It is the right time to bring in an experienced leader who will help us continue to execute our long-term business plan." 24 Hour Fitness is owned by investment firm Forstmann Little & Co. Prior to taking the reins at 24 Hour Fitness, Liebert was executive vice president at Home Depot Inc. He was responsible for sales, execution and operations for Home Depot's 2,000-plus stores in the United States and Mexico.
Perhaps there will even be the scent of burning leaves in heaven and a cool breeze ruffling the night curtains in one of those many mansions we have been promised. And beer in the fridge. Or something much, much better. Jerry Klein is a columnist with the Journal Star in Peoria. .
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