Our Story
More Than Just a Fitness Center
Come see why we were voted Best of DE 2021
We believe in enhancing people's lives while creating a sense of community.
Years in the planning, Hockessin Athletic Club opened its doors on June 10, 2007. Located on 11.6 acres in Hockessin, Delaware, HAC is one of the largest health clubs in the United States.
HAC is a place where 400 employees, 8000 adults, and 4000 children come together to form a community that is health conscious, family-friendly, and fitness focused. We strive to not only empower our internal community, but to also be a supporter of the community in which we reside. We enjoy watching your children grow and aiding in their education, giving you a much-needed place to de-stress from our ever-busier and more-connected lives, and celebrating your goal-achievements and fitness successes. HAC is what the people who come here make it, and we think that’s pretty darn special.
HAC Staff
Our team is made up of 400 individuals, each passionate about their respective portion of the club and HAC’s overall mission to enhance lives while creating a community. Each department selects individuals with careful consideration to best reflect our values while delivering expertise and excellent customer service.
Leadership
General Manager, Jordan Biscoe
Jordan Biscoe holds a degree in Organizational Management and has worked for Hockessin Athletic Club/Pike Creek Fitness since 2005. He became the club’s Customer Service Director in 2018 before stepping into the role of General Manager in 2024. With over a decade in the service industry, Jordan is well-known and respected by his peers for his strong customer service skills and passion for the industry. Jordan is one of HAC’s most recognizable faces, beloved by members for the compassion and personability he brings to every interaction.
Owner, Bob Carpenter
I have always had a passion for the fitness industry, and before HAC came to be, I owned Pike Creek Fitness Club on Mermaid Boulevard. The facility was originally a racquetball club built in the 1980s, but we converted many of the courts and areas to service the needs of our members. As time went on and the ability to meet the needs of our members’ families grew more difficult, I knew that the only way we’d be able to meet those needs was by starting over. I partnered with Roger Ralph, well-known in the industry for building the beautiful family-friendly Bel Air Athletic Club, and the dream of Hockessin Athletic Club became a reality.
HAC opened its doors on June 10, 2007 after the transformation of a 11.5 acre mushroom processing site. Today, HAC is the only tax paying health club in the United States bordered by a state park. The effective use of the land for both the club and beautiful Tweed’s Park reflects the cooperative effort of the Delaware Department of Transportation, HAC, and the Hockessin community.
