Margaret and Jerry Hodge
Owners

Margaret and Jerry have created the Downtown Athletic Club as a place where members can enjoy superb service in an atmosphere of comfort and class, while pursuing their wellness goals. The Club has seen numerous renovations after its grand opening in 1997 and continues to set the bar for service, equipment, and technology. Margaret has held a Personal Training Certification from the Cooper Institute and continues to further the mission of keeping Amarillo healthy.

Dominic Zumbrun, NSCA-CPT
Executive Director

Dominic is the Executive Director at the Downtown Athletic Club.  He joined the DAC team as the Office Manager in June 2006 and received his Personal Training Certificate in 2007 from the National Strength and Conditioning Association.  He is originally from Los Angeles, CA and he graduated from Eastern New Mexico University with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications with emphasis in Public Relations.  His mission to create a fantastic workout experience in a gym of comfort and class.


"We want to be a step above the rest, so my goal to our members is  to have the best service, cleanest facility, most innovative equipment, knowledgeable staff, top personal trainers and best massage therapists."

Ralph Roberts, ISSA-CPT
Director of Personal Training

Ralph is the Assistant Director of Member Services at the Downtown Athletic Club.  He joined the DAC in 2008, while concluding a 10 year career in professional baseball (7 years in the Atlanta Braves organization and 3 years with the Amarillo Dillas). He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor’s degree in psychology.  He will lead the member service team as well as handle corporate and member accounts.

Luke Arita, NSCA-CPT
Director of Corporate Sales

Luke is the Assistant Director of Fitness at the Downtown Athletic Club. He started at the DAC as a Member Service Attendant in May 2008 and has been the Head Trainer since December 2011. Luke played football at Oklahoma Panhandle State University and then became a National Strength and Conditioning Association certified trainer in May 2010. He will oversee all Fitness operations.

Sara Johnson
Group Fitness Director

Sara has been a Group Fitness Instructor since 1993 and has been the Group Fitness Director at the DAC since 1998. She is certified by the Aerobic and Fitness Association of America and holds specialty certifications by Keiser Cycling, Mat Science, Pilates, and Powerflex. She also has special training with the Bosu Balance Trainer, Kickboxing, Hi-Low, Step and Sports Conditioning. Sara continues to direct dynamic classes and has a built fantastic team of instructors that deliver a broad range of classes and instruction.

Ricardo Trujillo
Building Manager

Ricardo has been employed at the DAC since 2005 and has served as the Housekeeping Director since 2006. He holds an Electrical Apprentice License for the State of Texas.  

Group Fitness Instructors:

Lauren Austin
Todd Bowman
Beth Brestrup
Cynthia Gable
Betty Goodgion
John Johnson
Sara Johnson
Torry Moncivais

Personal Trainers:

Luke Arita
Beth Brestrup
Laura-Ashley Cofer
Dominic Zumbrun
Ralph Roberts
Greg Morris
Betty Goodgion

Member Service Associates:

Matt Boatman
McKenzie Bruney
Phillip Fowler
Tristan Garza
Josselyn Guevara
Ricky Harris
Frank Herrera
Cod Kopp
Sherry Looney
Julietter Silva
Jessica Tabor
Beverly Walker
Mary Watts