Jake “Body by Jake®” Steinfeld has served at the highest levels of public health leadership for nearly two decades, working directly with all 50 U.S. governors through his role as Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils since 2012.

Previously appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger as Chairman of the California Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, where he continued serving under Governor Jerry Brown, Jake transformed childhood fitness into a bipartisan national priority.

His DON’T QUIT! Campaign has delivered state-of-the-art fitness centers to schools across 50 states, impacting millions of children without using taxpayer funds.

As Honorary Mayor of Pacific Palisades and Olympic Torch Bearer, Jake has uniquely bridged entertainment, business, and public service.

Beyond his public service, Jake revolutionized the modern fitness industry by creating the profession of personal training in the late 1970s, training Hollywood’s elite including Steven Spielberg, Harrison Ford, and Priscilla Presley. As Chairman and CEO of Body by Jake Global, he built a fitness empire through groundbreaking infomercials, bestselling books, and innovative home equipment that made fitness accessible to millions.

The Brooklyn-born entrepreneur who overcame childhood obesity and a stutter also co-founded Major League Lacrosse, created the first 24-hour fitness network FitTV, and executive produced award-winning films. Following the loss of his Pacific Palisades home in the devastating 2025 fires, Jake continues to embody his signature philosophy that champions don’t quit – they reload, refocus, and come back stronger than ever.