Our Team
Doug Blake
Course Instructor

Doug Blake
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
Course Instructor

Corey Ritter
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 20 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
Course Instructor

Dina Blair
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.
Andrea Wisdom
School Administrator

Andrea Wisdom
School Administrator
Andrea Wisdom is Body Design University's Administrative Assistant. She enjoys interacting and assisting the students of BDU with any questions or concerns. In her spare time she enjoys the performing arts and various outside fitness activities.
Gida Hammami
Operations

Gida Hammami
Operations
Elijah King
Student Administrator

Elijah King
Student Administrator
Elijah King is the Student Administrator, also known as the CEO Chief Encouragement Officer at Body Design University. He brings over 10 years of professional customer service to the school, always making sure that his customers have the greatest experience possible. Elijah graduated from Georgia State University, with a bachelors degree in business finance. Elijah has always been into "Health" and that's what directed him towards BDU. He plans to help all students at the school to become the best certified personal trainer possible.
Latonja Francois
Tuition Specialist

Latonja Francois
Tuition Specialist
Latonja Francois is the Tuition Specialist for Body Design University with over 20 years of experience in as a Financial Adviser. She attended Southern University of New Orleans, and she studied Communications and Journalism. In her spare time she enjoys traveling and event planning.
Todd Bontrager
Admissions Advisor

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.