The Atlanta Track Club announced today that Sue Payne has been named interim executive director of the organization. A search firm will be hired to work with the Atlanta Track Club board of directors to find a permanent executive director.
Payne joined the Atlanta Track Club in January 2013 as the director of community outreach and membership. Prior to her hiring at Atlanta Track Club, she served as executive director for Girls on the Run Atlanta.
“Sue has a proven track record in leading a successful health and fitness organization, and we are delighted to have her serve in this role,” said Charlie Crawford, chairman of the Atlanta Track Club board of directors. “Her guidance will provide the Atlanta Track Club with a smooth transition as we conduct a search for the organization’s next executive director.”
A committee comprised of several members of the Atlanta Track Club board of directors along with a search firm will lead the effort to find the permanent executive director. The committee will issue a request for proposal to find a search firm to assist in the hiring process. Search firms that would like to be considered can submit a letter of interest to [email protected] /* */. Proposals will be accepted through August 16.