2021 SOUTHERN STATES JUDGING PANEL
The NPC Southern States Championships are known for its illustrious judging panels. We try to bring in the top officials in the industry from around the country to ensure the highly competitive competition is fair and for our contestants with ambitions of the next level to get in front of the judges who will be at nationals and at the IFBB Pro League shows. This year we continue this trend with a few new faces to our Florida Competitions.
It can only benefit a competitor to be evaluated by the best judges and pick their brains on how to correct their current package (whether its in one’s physique or their posing presentation). Sometimes all it takes is to make a good impression here at the Southern States Championships to be remembered later down the road when you see one of the judges at a future event.
TIM GARDNER | TAMPA, FL
NPC Florida & Zone III Chairman | 2019 – Current
NPC Puerto Rico Chairman | 2014 – Current
IFBB Pro League International Judge | 2017 – Current
IFBB Pro League Head Judge & Official | 2016 – Current
Olympia Judge | 2015 – Current
IFBB Pro League Judge | 2008 – Current
NPC National Judge | 2002 – Current
Gene Massey Award Recipient | 2000
About:
Tim competed in the NPC in Men’s Bodybuilding from 1988 till 1998. Gardner competed successfully in his 10 year span collecting bodybuilding titles throughout the local, state and regional levels, while eventually cracking the top 8 in the National rankings. After retiring in 1998 he started judging and promoting shows. His first show, the HURRICANE & TYPHOON BAY is going on its 20th year. In his “spare” time he is travelling the world as owner of TIM GARDNER PRODUCTIONS.
Southern States Memory:
“While competing in the 1998 Southern States, Emcee, Mike Katz brought my son Brett on stage during the awards ceremony. It was his 10th Birthday and it was a very special moment for both of us. This was the last show I competed in, as I retired right there in that moment.” In addition, Tim was awarded our prestigious Gene Massey Award for this contributions to the sport in 2000.
DENNIS “DEKE” WARNER | ORLANDO, FL
IFBB Pro League Judge | 2018 – Current
NPC National Judge | 2015 – Current
NPC Regional Judge | 1990 – Current
Gene Massey Award Recipient | 2020
About:
Deke’s NPC journey started in 1981 after being sidelined with a football injury. He competed as a bodybuilder and always looked up to Mike Ashley as his inspiration. After his on stage days came to an end Deke became a judge and started promoting as well. He has been the promoter of the NPC Mid-Florida for the last 25 years and the promoter of the NPC Florida State for 12 years now.
Southern States Memory:
Deke competed in the Southern States in 1998. He was the oldest HeavyWeight winner than year at the age of 35. Also competing that year were Flex Wheeler and Shawn Ray. Deke started judging at the Southern States in the late 80’s and has been a regular on the judging panel.
JOHN HNATYSCHAK | DELRAY BEACH, FL
Mr. Olympia Judge | – Current
IFBB Pro League Judge | – Current
NPC National Judge | – Current
About:
Hnatyschak started competing in the NPC at the age of 23 in New Jersey and competed for 12 years. In 1984 he won Nationals and the Mr. Universe. He then became a judge and has been doing so in the NPC and IFBB Pro League for over 30 years. John was also the promoter of the BLUE RIDGE CLASSIC in Virginia. He now travels the world with the IFBB Pro League
Southern States Memory:
Guest posing for the Southern States in 1985. John has judged the show twice in his career.
DR. PETER-JOHN RHODEN | MIAMI, FL
IFBB Pro League Judge | 2009 – Current
NPC Broward County Chairman | 2014 – 2019
NPC National Judge | 2004 – Current
NPC Regional Judge | 1993 – Current
Gene Massey Award Recipient | 2007
About:
Dr Pete was once an NPC competitor before he sat on a judges panel. He started to officiate in 1993 and 2019 will mark his 26th year as an NPC Official. At one time, Dr. Rhoden was the promoter of the SUPERIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS. He now is the owner of his own practice, CROSS MEDICINE, where he is Dr. of Medicine and Acupuncture. He received the Alex Guerra Award in 2018.
Southern States Memory:
Dr. Peter Rhoden was awarded our prestigious Gene Massey Award for this contributions to the sport in 2007.
EILEEN GARDNER | TAMPA, FL
NPC Puerto Rico Vice-Chairman | 2014 – Current
IFBB Pro League International Judge | 2017 – Current
NPC Regional Judge | 2014 – Current
About:
Eileen started competing in the NPC in 2013. She competed to check off a goal she had on her bucket list. Eileen is now the co-promoter of Tim Gardner Productions.
Southern States Memory:
The NPC Southern States was the best judging experiences she ever had.