BODY & SOUL® FITNESS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- President
Amy is the President of Body & Soul, teaches continuing education courses as the Director of Fitness Programs, and serves as the Power Strength Program Director and co-director of Cardio Strength. She is certified by the American Council on Exercise as a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor, having worked in inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation clinics, private practice training studios, public gym facilities, and owner of a personal training LLC. She has taught Body & Soul classes since 2001, aligning perfectly her passion of combining faith and fitness to inspire others to wellness. Amy and her husband Steve live in Panama City Beach, Florida.
Cristy is an experienced business professional and international speaker/trainer specializing in systems, processes, and strategy. She has been with the same organization for 35 years. Cristy was first introduced to Body & Soul® 18 years ago through a family member and has been a big fan ever since. She and her husband, Will, have five adult children/spouses, along with seven grandkids, who are her greatest blessings and fill a lot of her time and travel. She has a heart to serve and is honored to be a part of an organization that shares the love of Jesus around the world through fitness.Cristy is an experienced business professional and international speaker/trainer specializing in systems, processes, and strategy. She has been with the same organization for 35 years. Cristy was first introduced to Body & Soul® 18 years ago through a family member and has been a big fan ever since. She and her husband, Will, have five adult children/spouses, along with seven grandkids, who are her greatest blessings and fill a lot of her time and travel. She has a heart to serve and is honored to be a part of an organization that shares the love of Jesus around the world through fitness.
Donna is a 21-year veteran in the fields of fitness and strength & conditioning. Her journey began as an ACE-certified group fitness instructor with Body & Soul® Fitness. She is a certified division I strength and conditioning coach, and specializes in core training as it relates to the strength, performance, and injury prevention of athletes. Donna is also a comprehensively trained Pilates professional, certified TRX instructor, and a level 2 certified Barre instructor. She is the owner of dbFIT studio, offering private and small group Pilates sessions, personal training, HIIT, TRX, and mixed classes, as well as the creator of dbFIT LIVE, an online fitness and nutrition program that facilitates health, strength, and fat loss. Donna and her husband, Jeff, reside in Charleston, SC and have three grown children. Her life verse is 1 Corinthians 10:31, "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God."
Bea and her husband Mike live in Edmond, Oklahoma, and she is mother to two daughters and six grandchildren. Bea has been a lifelong learner and loves sharing what she learns with others. It led her to receive her bachelors, masters, and doctors degrees as well as certification through the Cooper Institute to teach group aerobics. She is a retired professor and Division Head from Oklahoma State University. She and her late husband, Ken, founded and directed Edmond Christian Academy and operated it for 30 years. She is also a pastor and Bible College teacher and missionary. Music, fitness, and wellness have been passions of hers all her life. Travel, running races and marathons, and bicycling have been favorites. She is just finishing her third book. Bea has spent nearly two decades with Body & Soul® and loves the worship and the work out. Her life verse is Matthew 6:33: Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all the things will be added to you.
Job Titles:
- Regional Director for the South Central Region of the US
Ruth Ann is Regional Director for the South Central region of the US and co-Program Director for our Gold program. She is approved to teach all six Body & Soul® programs and currently teaches Cardio/Strength, Gold, Dance Blast, and Power Strength/Flexibility Fusion at five Oklahoma church locations. Dr. Dreyer is retired from her position as Vice Chancellor for the Oklahoma Higher Education System. She has and continues to serve on several nonprofit boards and committees including the Board of Development for Oklahoma Christian University. Her home church is The Springs in Oklahoma City.
Emily grew up and currently lives in Williamsburg, VA. She earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Virginia Tech and an MBA from William and Mary. She works for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation as a manager in the IT department. Emily has been a Body & Soul® student since January 2017 and loves the physical challenge mixed with encouraging music and community. She has been blessed and honored to serve on the Body & Soul® Board of Directors since 2019. In her free time, she enjoys catching up with friends on a long walk, weekend family dinners, and watching football and basketball at home with her two kitties.
Transformed heart, soul, mind and body Helen released and now miraculously maintains a 120-pound weight loss. Helen is an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor focusing on Strength and Flexibility & Fit360. Helen encourages everyone to live long and strong by embracing all God has planned.
Job Titles:
- Co - Founder and President Emeritus of Body & Soul
Jeannie is Co-Founder and President Emeritus of Body & Soul. She currently volunteers as Director of Spiritual Impact. She loves to spread the message of faith & fitness through Body & Soul wherever she goes!
Sarah brings financial and administrative expertise to our team. She directly supports our executive leadership and provides administrative support to Body & Soul® Fitness. She grew up and currently lives in Williamsburg, VA. She has been married to her husband Devin for 10 years and have 3 children. She loves spending time with her family, being outdoors, is active in her local church.
Hi I'm Stacia Becher. Wife, mom of 2 girls, full time Realtor with a love for fitness and Jesus. I have been instructing fitness since 2009. I got my start by attending Body & Soul classes at my church and fell in love with the idea that we could worship and fellowship while exercising. I became an instructor within months of attending my first class and have taught with Body & Soul and in the community since. I love strengthening my muscles and my faith through the fellowship of a fitness class. I hope to see you soon!