1. President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition Appoints Two New Members
Washington, D.C. — Today, the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition added
Lieutenant General Mark Hertling, USA (Retired), and Anthony Marc Robles as Council
members. President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint Lieutenant General
Hertling and Robles to serve on the President’s Council on August 8, 2013.
Lieutenant General Hertling recently retired from the U.S. Army after more than 37
years of service. Previously, he was Deputy Commanding General for Initial Military
Training from 2009 to 2011, where he was responsible for the initial training of over
160,000 officers and enlisted soldiers annually. During that period, he revamped the
Army’s basic training program and implemented a modernized physical fitness and
nutrition program to address the needs of today’s recruits. He has received the
Distinguished Service Medal, the Bronze Star, and the Purple Heart. Lieutenant General
Hertling graduated from the Army’s School of Advanced Military Studies and the
National War College. He received a B.S. in International Relations from the United
States Military Academy and an M.S. in Exercise Physiology from Indiana University.
Anthony Marc Robles is an NCAA Wrestling Analyst and Expert at ESPN. Born with only
one leg, Robles won the 2010-2011 NCAA individual wrestling championship in the 125-
pound weight class, and is a three-time all-American. His awards include NCAA Best
Wrestler of the National Tournament in 2011, the Jimmy V Perseverance Award at the
ESPN ESPYs, and the NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award. He was inducted into the
National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2012. Anthony Marc Robles received a B.A from
Arizona State University.
The two will serve alongside 16 current Council members to help educate and empower
all Americans to live active, healthy lifestyles.
About the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition
The President’s Council is a committee of volunteer citizens who advise the President
through the Secretary of Health & Human Services about opportunities to develop
accessible, affordable and sustainable physical activity, sports and nutrition programs.
The Council administers the President's Challenge Physical Activity and Fitness Awards
program, which encourages Americans to make regular physical activity and good
nutrition part of their daily lives. The Council is co-chaired by NFL quarterback Drew
Brees and Olympic gymnast Dominique Dawes. For more information, visit
www.fitness.gov.