About ASC

On November 9, 2004, American Pro Strongman's rebirth was completed. IFSA, the world governing body for professional strongman, selected long-time strongman competitor and promoter Dione Wessels as the representative for its interests in the United States. Wessels has been involved in organizing and promoting strongman events for over seven years. She also co-owns the Amateur Federation in America known as the North American Strongman, Inc.

The American Strongman Corporation (ASC), created and named by Wessels, is the governing body of pro strongman in the United States.? ASC is based in St. Louis, Mo., and oversees annual events such as the Arnold Classic and the U.S. National Qualifiers and National Championship known as America’s Strongest Man®.

ASC is the sole sanctioning body for professional strongmen in the United States and has certified such great events as The Olympia Strongman, The Fit Expo Strongman Challenge, The Dallas Texas Platinum Plus, Hawaii's Strongest Man, Mountaineer Strongman Championship, The Arnold Strongman Classic, and many more events including America’s Strongest Man® which has ran each year consecutively since 2004. To contact Dione Wessels, please e-mail her at dione@americanstrongman.com or phone 314-565-5970 / fax 314-770-9279.

The ASC Team

Dione Wessels

President

Dione Wessels is the USA National Federation representative. She has been involved in organizing and promoting strongman events for over 6 years. Dione also co-owns the Amateur Federation in America known as the North American Strongman Inc. Prior to her involvement in Strongman, Dione has held numerous records in Powerlifting and other strength and endurance sports. In 2003, Dione won the national championship in the USA NAS National Strongwoman competition.

Dione holds several degrees, which includes accounting, nursing, education, and a graduate degree in adolescent counseling. For more information on how to get involved in the sport, athlete information, sponsorship, or general questions, please contact Dione at dione@americanstrongman.com or 314-565-5970.

Mike Johnston

Vice President of marketing and athlete development

Mike Johnston has been involved with NAS for 5 years and ASC since its inception. Mike has served as ASC Marketing Director, NAS state chairman, promoter, and athlete. He has fund raising experience with non-profit organizations having served on the Board of Directors for Special Olympics and currently serves as President of SC Strength Promotions, a non-profit organization. Mike has a degree in allied health with a major in physical therapy. Mike may be reached by e-mail: mike@americanstrongman.com or phone: (803) 414-7492