The Exodus Fitness Retreats Team

Robin Gerblick

Motivated to share her love of God and physical fitness in a non-traditional format, Robin founded Exodus Women's Fitness Retreats... Fitness for your Spirit, Soul and Body. Sustainability for your Eternal Life!

Robin is a gifted author and inspirational speaker, frequently presenting at women's retreats, conferences and events throughout the country. She is a contributor for the Christian Post and the Christian Business Network and for the last three years, on the speaker circuit with Stonecroft Ministries sharing her powerful testimony. Robin recently accepted a volunteer position as a Stonecroft Development Leader, helping to develop new, innovative and life changing ministries within this organization.

A Certified Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor, Fitness Coach and Biblical Life Coach, Robin meets women wherever they are on their faith and physical journey! After leaving a long career as a "CSI Girl", she is fulfilling her lifelong passion of helping women to achieve overall fitness through purpose, passion, heart and spirit! Journey to Awaken with an Exodus Adventure!

She is married to her best friend and soul mate, Jim, Mom to their adopted daughter, Alana and Dog Mom to her constant companions, Blizzard and Aspen! Robin is also new Granny to precious Kaliya! When not on her bicycle or adventuring with Exodus, you can find her riding her other bike (Harley) across the country with her husband and working on her new book.

Margi McDaniel

Margi came to the Idaho mountains 20 years ago after spending five years as a commercial "fisherwoman" in Alaska.  She is an accomplished river guide, skier and hiker.  She has owned and operated several restaurants including a ski-in dinner yurt.  Margi has collaborated on 2 cookbooks and has been featured in Gourmet and Sunset Magazines.  She is following her passion to create health and vitality as a Certified Nutritional Therapist. See Margi's website.

Kathy Sawdy

Massage therapist extraordinaire, Kathy joins the Exodus team with 13 years of professional experience in her own studio!  She has developed a harmonious blend of techniques that has become her own "signature style"… leaving you nurtured, rejuvenated and ready to face the world with a renewed sense of self.   Her love of serving the Lord through the laying on of hands and prayer is the hallmark of her massage treatment…it is her hope that all who lay on her table will be opened to the experience of God’s unconditional love and compassion.  A busy wife and mother she also successfully runs a bottled water company.

Vicki Rye

Vicki joins Exodus as the newest member of the team, having participated in several retreats as a guest and brings her organizational, photography and general "get it done" skills on board. Along with being a certified Zumba dance instructor, Vicki's business background in real estate and marketing suit her zest for living and sense of adventure. Originally from Chicago (Go Cubs!) she and her family have been fortunate to experience true adventure and cross culture living, embracing the lives and customs of many countries including China and Russia.

Rita Bates

Rita Bates currently serves as a Pastor of Women’s Ministry and Worship. She is a gifted writer and sought after Christian speaker, a career that has spanned 17 years. Her love of God coupled with her drive for adventure serve as the catalyst to her pursuit of physical and spiritual well-being. She is an advanced E.M.T., avid snowmobile and dirt bike rider and in her spare time, does some big game hunting! We are blessed to have her (along with all her wisdom and humor) on our advisory team!

Becky Martin

Becky Martin is the creator of Christ Centered Yoga™, an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E.R.Y.T.) with Yoga Alliance, and is on the faculty of ACE and AFAA, serving as a continuing education provider. She holds a BA in Psychology, bringing full circle the mind, body and spiritual connectedness of yoga. Becky considers it a blessing to share with others her passion for integrating scriptural wisdom with yoga in her unique, warm style.

Susan Vertrees

Susan is the computer nerd behind the Exodus Fitness Retreats website. She has over 10 years designing and developing user-centric and standards compliant websites for various clients, including some Fortune 100 companies. Visit her website at www.2trees-media.com for more information on website design and copywriting services in Chicago.

Adrianne Miller

An avid fitness enthusiast, Adrianne, brings her abundant, infectious energy and bookkeeping skills!  She lives for exercise in any form and is a true "surfer girl".  An accomplished runner, she has competed in numerous races including Bay to Breakers and for the past six years, the Komen Race for the Cure.  Adrianne runs two successful businesses from home, serves her community through volunteering and is an active mom.   Her love of life, travel and adventure have given her a spirit of gratitude for all of God’s blessings and we are blessed to have her join the team!

Crystal Lewis

A special thanks to Christian recording artist, Crystal Lewis for her generous support and beautiful music!

Learn more about this amazing and talented woman at www.crystallewis.com