Meet our Clarkesville Staff

Richard Windham
Owner/Exercise Specialist

Richard founded Richard's Private Wellness and Fitness Studios, Inc. in the fall of 2003. Born in Fayetteville, N.C., he received his B.S. in Wellness and Fitness from North Georgia College & State University in 1996.

Richard has 13 years of experience in personal training and is ACSM certified. He has worked extensively with morbidly obese clients in the area of weight loss and nutrition and has helped individuals lose as much as 130+ pounds. In addition, Richard has four years experience in cardiac rehab and exercise science and six years in corporate fitness testing.

Richard and his wife Andrea reside in Baldwin and have four sons: Hoffman, 6, Langdon, 4, Stedman, 2 and recently welcomed Chamberlin to the family.

Greg Smith, II
Exercise Specialist

Greg is a native of Clayton, GA and began working with Richard's in September of 2006.

He received his B.A in Sociology from Piedmont College in 2006. Greg is also a member of the United States Army National Guard and has served 13 years. For his reserve unit, Greg leads his company's physical fitness training.

He holds the rank of Sergeant and most recently returned from 12 months of duty in Operation Iraqi Freedom III where he served as a Bradley Commander.

Gus Alexander
Exercise Specialist

A native of Native to Habersham, GA, Gus began working with Richard's in October of 2009.

Gus graduated from Habersham Central High School in 2007 and is currently attending North Georgia College & State University and plans to graduate with a degree in exercise science.

A resident of Demorest, GA, Gus is an avid runner and also enjoys reading and spending time with family and friends.