Get to Know Us

Nate Stonehill and Jacob McKissick have lived in the Lima area their entire lives. Both attended and graduated from Bath High School in 2016. Their Friendship started as early as elementary school and have remained like brothers since. Jacob holds a strong background in sales and Business as one of the top realtors in the community. Nate has been a chemical operator at INEOS for the past 5 years. Both Nate and Jacob believe in hard work and accountability. They've continued to push each other throughout their friendship, while holding one another accountable when needed (even when it may have been uncomfortable). Nate has pushed Jacob with his fitness and strength training over the years, while Jacob has pushed Nate to be more business minded and start his own journey to become an entrepreneur.  Owning a gym has always been a dream of Nate's, he has always been passionate about fitness and enjoys helping others reach their goals. Jacob has always been passionate about business and giving people the knowledge and tools he has learned over the years so they can take the first step on their own journey in business. This is how the Idea of Eastside Fitness was born! Both Nate and Jacob knew from experience how the east side of Lima desperately needed a gym from growing up on this side of Lima. The idea did not just come to reality overnight. Many days and long nights went into researching, planning, and converting what was a dream into reality. Proudly, they will be opening Eastside Fitness Spring of 2024!