Blaine Rada, CSP

Senior National Trainer & Instructional Designer

Blaine Rada, a mortgage industry veteran who began his career in 1985, is currently a Senior National Trainer and Instructional Designer at Arch MI. A gifted trainer and coach, he helps individuals and organizations differentiate themselves and achieve their goals in a highly competitive mortgage environment. As an accomplished thought leader, public speaker and debater, Blaine earned the title of America's Greatest Thinker in 2005 and 2022 and holds the National Speakers Association’s highest earned designation, Certified Speaking Professional (CSP). Notably, in 2019, he published an award-winning book chronicling his inspirational 500-mile trek of the Camino de Santiago across Spain, and he is an avid recreational athlete, having conquered an ironman-distance triathlon and multiple ultra-marathons, including a 100-mile race. Blaine is a Mensa member with certificates in distance education from Indiana University and applied neuroscience from The Neuroscience School. His public career and personal achievements exemplify his commitment to excellence, innovation and continuous learning.