Doug Blake

Director of Education, Head Instructor Nutrition and Exercise Sciences

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 possess a very rare ability to help personal trainers comprehend complex sciences in a fun and engaging way.

Corey Ritter

Director of Operations, Head Instructor Business and Operational Sciences

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!

Gida Hammami

Marketing Manager

Gida Hammami is Body Design University’s Marketing Manager. She also helps with administrative duties such as student intake and marketing of courses and workshops. She is a past graduate of Body Design University, and has a Bachelor’s of Arts from Agnes Scott College. When she’s not at Body Design University, she enjoys cooking plant-based meals and volunteering with refugees that have resettled in the Atlanta area!

Tia Brown

Student Administrator

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!

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.

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.

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.

Rachel Payne

Instructor

Rachel Payne teaches the Men's Physique Competition Preparation Workshop. Rachel, the founder of Train With Payne brings with her over 27 years of fitness training experience that has helped her formulate numerous approaches to fitness that enables her to pass her success on to her clients. Rachel also wrote and published her first book, A Real Story of Real Success: My Journey to a Successful Personal Training Business and Proven Secrets to Building Yours, and serves as the Director of Marketing for the International Association of Fitness Sciences.

Steve Payne

Instructor

Steve Payne teaches the Men's Physique Competition Preparation Workshop. Steve is an NPC/IFBB Expeditor at both local and national level bodybuilding shows as well as being one of the top posing coaches in the country. His clients range from beginners to IFBB Pros and he prides himself with helping them become both physically and mentally prepared so that each client presents the best possible package on stage while keeping their health in the forefront of the end goal. Steve is also one of the Master Presenters for the International Association of Fitness Sciences Personal Training Certification Program.

Dina Blair

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.

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.

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.

Warren Lickson

Internship Trainer

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.

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.