Carolyn Saletto’s  career spanned nearly 30 years of business serving both Whatcom and Skagit counties in the field of youth fitness. Her first business was the Gym Bus, a mobile gymnastics program that served preschools and daycares. By converting a school bus into a mobile gymnastics center, children were able to add the joy of movement and gymnastics to their day while at school or daycare. Gym Bus also could be seen at communities festivals, company picnics and birthday parties!

Carolyn opened Gym Star Sports Center in 2005. Shooting Stars Preschool was added in 2006. After growing out of her first location, a 12,000 sq ft facility was built in 2014 which is located at 5519 Hovander Rd Ste 109 in Ferndale, WA.

Stellar Dance Studio rounded out the business in 2015, adding Ballet, Jazz, Adult fitness and Hip Hop to the offerings of classes for students of all ages. Starting with just 30 students, Gym Star Sports Center had an enrollment of 500 students when the business was sold in the summer of 2022.

Happily retired now, Carolyn spends her time pursuing her passion of writing, enjoying her grandchildren, family and traveling with her husband.”