A dynamic coach and speaker, Dr. Ater brings to all of his programs a belief that they should be both stimulating and enjoyable. Dr. Ater graduated from Ohio State University before earning his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Wheaton College. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology and Neurorehabilitation followed by additional postdoctoral training in Child and Family Psychology and now focuses on coaching and training others in the powerful tools of the Human Boundaries Model.

In addition to individualized coaching Dr. Ater provides consulting and training  to groups and organizations in leadership development, organizational culture and organizational change – domains perfectly suited to application of the principles of the Human Boundaries Model. He has been developing the Human Boundaries Model for over a decade and is thrilled for any opportunity to teach others these exciting breakthroughs in understanding people and the systems they create.