Meet the Trainers

Rachel Payne,  Master Certified Personal Trainer

Rachel Payne, the founder of trainwithpayneonline.com, brings with her over 21 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 began her fitness career as a student athlete at Georgia Southern University where she obtained a B.S. Degree in Management Information Systems and played softball. After graduating from GSU, she excelled in numerous sports such as cycling, biathlon, triathlon, and track and field. Rachel continued to follow her dream of helping all levels of athletes in the fitness industry by working with numerous sports teams which included NCAA Division 1 football and basketball programs. She has personally trained and worked with United States Tennis Association professional athletes. Rachel has used her experience in sports training to achieve her personal goals both in and outside the gym.

She has a deep passion for hiking and ballroom dance, and recently took 1^st place in the Bronze Solo category of the Theater Arts Division at the Atlanta Open Ballroom Dance Competition. Her philosophy for training involves the total body concept to achieve goals for all her clients whether it be a professional athlete, promising high school sports star or the suburban housewife who has the desire to be the best they can be. This was evident this past March as six of her clients brought back to The House of Payne 11 trophies won at The National Gym Association Bodybuilding & Figure Championships. Using her unique history in sports and fitness Rachel develops individual programs based on the goals set by her clients. Along with her husband Steve, a competitive bodybuilder, they own and operate Heritage Furniture Discount in Lilburn, GA. She also is the proud mother of one, a daughter, Valerie. Her desire to expand the role of fitness in everyday lives has brought her to the online world with a team of excellent professional trainers to give each person the chance to achieve the ultimate fitness level they desire with a unique system.

Steve Payne, Certified Personal Trainer
Director of Bodybuilding and Figure Competitors

Steve Payne and his wife Rachel own House of Payne Personal Training.  Steve is a 100% all natural body builder.  He has competed in numerous competitions since he began weight training in 1987.  Steve holds both undergraduate and graduate degrees in business from Georgia State University.  He also owns a family furniture business and is the father of a beautiful teenage daughter.

When asked what sets House of Payne Personal Training apart from the competition, Steve responded, “I believe House of Payne Personal Training can provide a service not being met. Facilities are everywhere, a good trainer providing a good service is what sets us apart. Listening to our clients’ objectives and then helping them achieve their goals – taking them through the process every step of the way to ensure that if they are committed and consistent, we’ll get them to their goal. That’s what we have to offer and that’s what we’ll provide to each and every client.”

Steve’s winnings include the following:

• June 2009, Atlanta, GA, Visual Art Male Physique Competition, 1st Place Lightweight Division
• Sept. 2008, Atlanta, GA, 10th Annual NGA Pro and Amateur Bodybuilding and Figure World Cup, 2nd Place (both)
• March 2008, Atlanta, GA, NGA Bodybuilding and Figure Championship, Open Lightweight and Masters Divisions, 2nd Place (both)
• 1995, Mobile, AL, Southern Naturals Body Building Championships, Open Lightweight Division, 2nd Place
• 1991, Atlanta, GA, Gold’s Classic Body Building Championship, Junior Division, 2nd Place
• 1991, Atlanta, GA, The Atlanta Body Building Championship, Novice Division, 2nd Place

Joe Clark, Certified Master Fitness Trainer

Joe Clark is a native Georgian with over 20 years of fitness training experience.  He began his fitness career after finding himself overweight and out of shape due to an inactive lifestyle and poor nutritional habits. Joe has and is currently training for sanctioned bodybuilding competitions and is a Certified Master Fitness Trainer.  His philosophy in training is to help his clients set and achieve goals by positive reinforcement.

Joe obtained his BS and MBA degrees from Shorter College in Rome, Georgia.  After participating in several college sports, Joe continued to be an active athlete.  He played Team Tennis with The United States Tennis Association where he won numerous tournament championships. He is a father of three athletes and has coached several sports teams as well as individual competitive athletes.

Joe’s competitive winnings include:

• Oct 2009, Atlanta, GA, SNBF Georgia Championships: Grand Masters Division – Overall Champion
• July 2009, Atlanta, GA, NPC Georgia Championships: Masters Division – 2nd Place, Novice Division – 2nd Place

Hector Sanchez, Certified Personal Trainer

Hector Sanchez has been weight training since his teen years.  As a graduate from Parkview High School, Hector gives back to his alma mater by managing the Mr. Parkview competition, one of the largest fundraisers for the Parkview football team. Additionally, he leads conditioning, agility and weight training for Parkview’s boys’ soccer team. His ability to relate to the youth athletes he trains pushes his clients and produces the results that enhance their level of performance.

Hector’s winnings include the following:

• March 2009, Atlanta, GA, Teenage Division, NGA World Body Building and Figure Competition, 1st place
• April 2008, Lilburn, GA, Mr. Parkview Competition, Lightweight Division, 1st Place
• March 2008, Atlanta, GA, Novice Division, NGA World Body Building and Figure Competition, 4th place

Wayne Wright, Certified Personal Trainer

Wayne Wright receives professional and personal satisfaction from seeing his clients achieve their goals.  In 2001, he obtained his personal training certification through The American Council on Exercise (ACE).

As a high school athlete, Wayne was involved in several sports including soccer, baseball and football.  Wayne continued his sports career at The University of Miami playing safety and cornerback with the likes of "The Rock”, Warren Sapp and Ray Lewis.  After graduating in 1991, Wayne enjoyed being an active participant in sports through the South Beach Recreation League.

Over the years, Wayne has generously provided other athletes with guidance and instruction.  He believes in the team approach that is the hallmark of training at House of Payne Personal Training.

Dave Smith, Certified Personal Trainer

Dave Smith’s passion is helping others meet their goals.  When he was 58-years old, he found himself living on medications to control his life.  His doctor challenged him to eliminate or at least reduce his high blood pressure and diabetes medications.  During that time, he was rehabilitating his knee after a total knee replacement due to arthritis.  He joined a fitness center and met Joe Clark, another CPT with House of Payne Personal Training.  In six months, Dave shed 30 pounds, eliminated his blood pressure medication and reduced his diabetic medication.  He transformed his life and lifestyle and began regular training which eventually led him to become a trainer at House of Payne Personal Training.

As a father of three children and four grandchildren, Dave enjoys a more active lifestyle.  He and his wife enjoy backpacking and camping.  They volunteer at the Reece Center for Handicapped Horsemanship, where they met.  Additionally, Dave continues his activities with the Boy Scouts of America.  He earned his Eagle and has been active with the Scouts for 12 years, including serving as Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 100 in Lilburn for the past 8 years.

Staceu Killian, Certified Personal Trainer

Stacey Killian joined the staff at House of Payne Personal Training subsequent to being a client and successfully transforming her body.  After having two children, Stacey found it increasingly difficult to lose body fat, especially in her butt and thighs.   She began training at House of Payne and was thrilled when she finally saw positive changes in her body.  Stacey is committed to helping those who have a goal of achieving better health and transforming their body but feel there is no hope for change.  Stacey encourages her clients by saying, “Take it from me. If I can successfully change my body, then anyone can!”

Born and raised in Chicago, she received her Bachelor’s Degree from DeVry Institute of Technology and shortly thereafter moved to Atlanta.  A single parent of two children, the 45-year old former real estate agent and architectural designer currently plays singles and doubles tennis, is the coordinator and choreographer for a dance ministry at her church and operates her own home based network marketing business. She is a member of the Lilburn Business Association and continues to be active in the Lilburn business community.

Stacey is currently in training for the 2010 Figure competition season.  Her competitive win includes the following:

• June 2010, Atlanta, GA, Visual Arts Physique Model, Figure – Short Division – 2nd Place and Best Poser
• October 2009, Atlanta, GA, SNBF Atlanta, Figure Competition, Overall Winner Novice Division