Doug Blake

Director of Education, CPT Course Instructor

Doug Blake, known by most as the “Scientist,” has been teaching trainers the science of nutrition and the human body for 30 years. Mr. Blake is one of the nation’s top educators in the sciences of exercise and nutrition. Doug is truly a walking encyclopedia, and he possesses a very rare ability to help personal trainers comprehend complex sciences in a fun and engaging way.

Corey Ritter

Director of Operations, CPT Course Instructor

Corey Ritter has been featured on CNN, FOX, CBS and many other publications and news networks. He built a personal training franchise employing over 300 personal trainers in 6 states. He has over 15 years of industry experience and is known as one of the most effective personal trainers. Corey has helped hundreds of personal trainers launch their own successful businesses/brands!

Dina Blair

GFI Course Instructor

Dina Blair teaches the Stand Out From the Crowd workshop. Dina started in the health and fitness industry over 20 years ago as a Personal Trainer, Weight Loss Consultant and Group Exercise Instructor. Her passion lies with teaching fitness professionals how to grow a thriving robust business.

Reyna Rochin

Marketing Assistant

Reyna Rochin is Body Design University’s Assistant. She helps with marketing of courses and workshops and manages all social media platforms for BDU. She is a former personal trainer certified through NASM, and has a B.A and M.F.A in Illustration. When she’s not at Body Design University, she enjoys competing in powerlifting and running her illustration business!

Elijah King

Student Administrator

Arianna Rheault

Administrative Assistant

Jessica Moore

Senior Admissions Advisor

Jessica is an Army OIF II veteran, loves life, weightlifting, her five kids but she loves her grand kids even more! She also enjoys helping others and running 5K races!

Todd Bontrager

Admissions Advisor

Todd Bontrager is Certified Personal Trainer with National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). He was previously a personal trainer at Body Design Personal Training in midtown Atlanta where he trained over 70 clients. He recently graduated from Body Design University's 2-week live Personal Trainer Certification Course.

Tanya Clark

Admissions Advisor

Over the past decade, Tanya Clark has dedicated her passion for students and their success in a career of recruitment and retention. Tanya has gained significant knowledge and experience working with students in traditional and non-traditional school settings, ensuring they stay on track in their educational journey. She loves to guide, motivate, and witness the transformation in the lives of the people she has been able to coach. Tanya is a graduate of the University of Alabama and considers herself lucky to impact and assist the students here at Body Design University.

Jesse Harada

Admissions Advisor

Jesse Harada is a Texas native who graduated from West Texas A&M University with a BS in Sport & Exercise Science and went on to become a Certified Personal Trainer through NASM. He has spent time coaching in corporate wellness facilities, personal training in studios, and managing personal training teams. He loves the opportunity to help other personal trainers succeed in the industry through Body Design University!

Kim Jackson

Admissions Advisor

Kim is an Admissions Advisor for BDU. Her passion is helping people love life by helping them reach their personal and professional goals. Kim plays league billiard and participates in two swim clubs where she is currently training for her first triathlon. In her spare time she enjoys reading, listening to jazz, and creating mosaic art.

Warren Lickson

Admission Advisor

Warren Lickson is a former pole-vaulter who decided that personal training is the career for him! He is committed to helping clients reach their fitness goals no matter how big or small! Warren completed Body Design University’s 2-Week Intensive Personal Trainer Certification Course whereafter he was quickly recruited to become a full-time Personal Trainer at Body Design Personal Training.

Savanna Kemper

Club Operator

Savanna Kemper is a Body Design University graduate and now is the Club Operator at Body Design Personal Training. She oversees the day-to-day operations of a Personal Training studio with over 75 clients.

Kyle Vorster

Internship Trainer

Kyle Vorster is a NASM certified Personal Trainer. He currently trains over 75 cleints at Body Design University. He attended the live course at Body Design University in 2017.

Mitch Dore

Internship Trainer

Mitch loves all outdoor activities and is always down for the challenge of trying something new! Mitch studies Exercise Philosophy and Biomechanics at Delta College. He hopes to pass on the hope and fire he has for his own health and wellness on to others that he trains at BDU and BDPT.

Lee Haney

Instructor

Lee Haney teaches the Total-Lee Awesome workshop. Lee has more than 30 years of fitness and nutrition experience with eight consecutive World Bodybuilding Championships to his credit. Over the years, Lee has trained professional athletes and celebrities, serving as a consultant for some of the best nutritional supplement companies in the world and was appointed Chairman of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

Marzia Prince

Instructor

Marzia Prince teaches the Women's Bikini Competition Preparation workshop. Marzia is an award-winning health and fitness expert with over 12 years of experience. Competition coaching is just one of her many specialties. She’s an IFBB pro with an impressive competition history including several wins. She teaches the Women’s Bikini Competition Preparation Workshop available online. She is currently writing a book inspired by the #healthinista lifestyle she is known for!

Tissilli Rogers

Instructor

Tissilli Rogers teaches the Independent Trainer Success workshop. She is a celebrity Trainer, IFBB Pro Figure Model and transformation expert. She is the founder and CEO of TISSFIT, a full service fitness and wellness company shaping bodies and building minds. She offer a variety of programs for individuals and corporations including personal training, specialty bootcamps, nutritional consultations, virtual coaching, and more.

Umama Kibria

Instructor

Umama teaches the Social Media Hacks workshop. Umama, CEO of SASS Brands, specializes in social media and event marketing. Her passion for health & fitness allowed her to connect with industry professionals to empower their brands through social media. She teaches the Social Media Hacks Workshop.