Pepper Von is a national and international fitness educator, motivational speaker, and co-owner of Step One Dance & Fitness in Sacramento. He has presented for the American Council on Exercise, Aerobic Fitness Association of America, and International Sports Medicine Association. Pepper is a master trainer and examiner for the World Aerobic Kickboxing Association International as well as a featured presenter for the California Association of Health, P.E., Recreation and Dance.

Pepper has trained dancers who have been in videos and performances by Christina Aguilera, Will Smith, MC Hammer, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, and Madonna, and he has trained many of the fitness models and competitors seen in magazines worldwide. He has appeared with several celebrities, including Gregory Hines, Billy Blanks, Bill Belamy, and Sinbad.

Pepper is a member of Senator Darrell Steinberg’s Executive Committee on Youth Violence Prevention and High School Retention. Additionally, he is the Special Guest Speaker for MonSTARS of Motivation world premiere showcase event. Pepper is also the Founder and CEO of Dream Collectives–a program to identify and redirect misguided youth by providing them with resources, education, tools, and experiences which provide positive non-criminal adjustment into society and family environment.