Meet Our Staff

Dana Marion : Co-Owner / Program Director

Dana Marion

Co-Owner / Program Director

Dana has 20 years experience in the world of gymnastics, both as a coach and competitive gymnast. She has built an extensive knowledge-base of the sport through her personal competitions and experience coaching children of all ages and levels. Many of her gymnasts have won titles at the State and Regional level. She is also a former compulsory coach of USA Gymnastics Olympic gold medalist Gabrielle Douglas. Competing through level 9, she earned numerous state/regional titles and had the honor of competing on three regional teams. As Captain of her high school gymnastics team, she lead them to their first Virginia State Championship Victory. Dana graduated from Old Dominion University with a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts. Dana’s life passion is to teach children to grow and thrive in life, just as they do in the gym.

  • USA Gymnastics Professional Member since 2002
  • USA Gymnastics Safety Certified
  • First Aid, CPR and AED Certified
  • Attendee of multiple national clinics and conferences
Jason Dammer : Co-Owner / Business Manager

Jason Dammer

Co-Owner / Business Manager

Jason spent eight years in the United States Navy as an instructor and nuclear electrician aboard the submarine USS Tucson. He holds a B.S.B.A. in Supervisory Leadership from Hawaii Pacific University and a B.S. in Management from Siena College. Multiple seminars and intensive courses over the years has helped in making Cartwheels one of the best gymnastics programs in the region.

Majiel Mehan : Little Flipper Program Director and Developmental Team Coach

Majiel Mehan

Little Flipper Program Director and Developmental Team Coach

Majiel has over 10 years of working with children of preschool age. She directs and develops our wonderfully successful Little Flipper program. She also helps to oversee our entire program including our Gym Jam and Developmental classes. Majiel is a true asset to Cartwheels and we are incredibly luck to have her! When not in the gym, she can be found spending time with her husband, chocolate lab and rag doll cat!

  • First Aid, CPR and AED Certified
  • USAG Safety Certified