Mettler general manager parts ways with family businesses

CHAMPAIGN – Miles Mettler has resigned as general manager of the Mettler Center and Mettler Athletic, citing philosophical differences with owners Paul and Lisa Mettler, his brother and sister-in-law.

Miles Mettler had managed the businesses for 12 years during a time of intense growth. Over those years, the Mettlers opened a physical-therapy and fitness center in southwest Champaign, an auxiliary fitness center in Campustown and the Mettler Athletic facility on South Neil Street.

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