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Manager - Customer Success
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2017
Hometown: Charleston, WV
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: PNC Atlanta 10 Miler
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
Jennifer Akor
Manager - Customer Success
Manager - Customer Success
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2017
Hometown: Charleston, WV
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: PNC Atlanta 10 Miler
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
Jennifer Akor
Manager - Customer Success
Hometown:
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2021
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: PNC 10 Miler
Been an ambassador for: First Year
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: Since it's my first year I'm hoping to inspire others along their walking/running journey. Making them feel welcomed and supported while also connecting them to others in this amazing running community.
Erika Ambrocio-Vasquez
Hometown: Oklahoma City, OK
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2015
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: PNC 10 Miler
Been an ambassador for: 1 Year
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: Being a part of this amazing Running City USA community where runners of all shapes and sizes and speeds are welcome. Plus I love encouraging others to drink the Kool-Aid! The more the merrier when it comes to running buddies :)
Katie Anaya
Manager - Registration & Timing
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2022
Hometown: Atlanta
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: PNC 10 Miler
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: Berry Half Marathon (road) & Thrill in the Hills 50k & 21k (Trail)
Veronica Armendariz
Manager - Registration
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2021
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race
Been an ambassador for: First Year
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: Becoming more involved in the local running community
Shaila Azad
Manager - Membership
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2022
Hometown: West Lafayette, IN
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: Chicago Marathon
Rachel Bales
Manager - Membership
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2019
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: All Comers
Been an ambassador for: First Year
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: Giving back to the club, which has provided me so many opportunities to stay active and connect with fellow runners in this wonderful community.
Sydney Bauer
Elite Coach - Middle and Long Distances
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2014
Hometown: Kendallville, IN
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: Publix Atlanta Marathon
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: TCS New York City Marathon
Amy Begley
Elite Coach - Middle and Long Distances
Elite Coach - Middle & Long Distance
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2015
Hometown: Topeka, IN
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: Indy Monumental Marathon
Andrew Begley
Elite Coach - Middle & Long Distances
Coach Benson has 50+ years of coaching experience. He spent 10 of his years as the head cross country coach at the University of Florida and 15 at the Marist School. Under his coaching, he has 16 State Championships and is the author of 5 books on Effort Based Training
Roy Benson
Director - Finance
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2021
Hometown: Woodstock, Georgia
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: PNC Atlanta 10 Miler
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: The Rock and Roll Half Marathon in San Diego
Cullen Bryenton
Director - Finance
Hometown: Decatur, GA
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2020
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: PNC 10 Miler
Been an ambassador for: First Year
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: Promoting a healthy lifestyle while running through and around the city I grew up in!
Will Buxton
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2021
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: PNC 10 Miler
Been an ambassador for: 2 Years
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: Representing an organization that shares my love for running and connecting people!
Rachel Buxton
Director of Operations & Administration
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2016
Hometown: Brunswick, GA
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon & 5K
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: CrossFit Games
Natalie Cabanas
Director of Operations & Administration
Hometown: Toledo, OH
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2020
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Resolution Run
Been an ambassador for: First Year
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: In 2022, Went from running my first 5k to completing the triple peach series with help and support from the Atlanta Track Club. I want to motivate and inspire others to reach their movement goals.
Chris Carino
Coordinator - Events & Athlete Support
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 1999
Hometown: Silver Spring, MD
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: Wingfoot XC Classic
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: Hood to Coast Relay
Andy Carr
Coordinator - Events and Athlete Support
Hometown: Cumming, GA
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2020
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon
Been an ambassador for: First Year
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: Meet with new runners and help spreading the joy of running
Muthiah Chandrasekharan
Director - Events
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2014
Hometown: Mount Pleasant, MI
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: Publix Atlanta Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: The Tour de France
Jennie Coakley
Director - Events
Birthday:
College:
Birthplace:
Favorite Event:
Year Joined Atlanta Track Club Masters:
Top Performances: Age-graded over 90% at the Masters 5K Championships
Patrice Combs
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2014
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race & Atlanta's Women's 5K
Been an ambassador for: 2 Years
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: Spreading the light that Atlanta Track Club brings to the running community and connecting with the runners and walkers in the city.
India Cook
Hometown:
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2014
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon
Been an ambassador for: First Year
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: I'm very excited to be a part of the amazing running community in ATL, and help it grow! I feel VERY fortunate to live in a city where running is embraced the way it is in ATL.
Denise Crider
Program Manager - Youth Running & Partnerships
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2022
Hometown: Edinburg, TX
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: All Comers Track & Field
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: Texas Relays
Alexandria Cruz
Program Manager - Youth Running & Partnerships
Program Manager - Youth Running & Partnerships
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2022
Hometown: Edinburg, TX
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: All Comers Track & Field
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: Texas Relays
Alexandria Cruz
Program Manager - Youth Running & Partnerships
Program Manager - Youth Running & Partnerships
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2022
Hometown: Edinburg, TX
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: All Comers Track & Field
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: Texas Relays
Alexandria Cruz
Program Manager - Youth Running & Partnerships
Birthday: May 7, 1960
Birthplace: Schenectady, NY
Favorite Event: High Jump
Years on Atlanta Track Club Masters Team: 3
Recent Top Performances: 2015, 2016 and 2017
USATF High Jump Champion in W55 High Jump
IG: @Juliajumping
Julia Curran-Villareal
Hometown: Gainesville, GA
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2019
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Singleton 4 Miler & Braves Country 5K
Been an ambassador for: 2 Years
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: Being able to represent health and inclusion for all and be a positive influence in my community and represent Atlanta Track Club and everything it stands for.
Matt Douglas
Hometown: Decatur, GA
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2019
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race & PNC 10 Miler
Been an ambassador for: 2 Years
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: I look forward to sharing my love of running, encouraging others to choose fitness as a lifestyle, and representing my favorite city.
Raina Duckworth
Birthday: January 25, 1982
College: The University Of Southern Mississippi
Birthplace: Kingston, Jamaica
Favorite Event: 200m
Year Joined Atlanta Track Club Masters: 2016
Recent Top Performances: Multiple National and World Championships, 4x100m Masters American Record Holder
Durran Dunn
Hometown: College Park, GA
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2019
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race
Been an ambassador for: 2 Years
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: I have been running for many years. I am excited to share my love for fitness and running with a wider community.
Allegra El-Sayed
Hometown: Peachtree City, GA
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2019
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon
Been an ambassador for: First Year
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: I love sharing a passion for running with everyone I know! Being a face of Atlanta Track Club to my friends allows me to promote a healthy, active lifestyle to my community.
Samuel Ellis
Manager - Warehouse
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2016
Hometown: Dallas, GA
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: Atlanta's Finest 5K
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: Virginia Highlands Summerfest 5K and Hot Chocolate 5K
Joey Epperson
Manager – Warehouse
Birthday: January 22, 1972
Birthplace: Milledgeville, GA
Favorite Event: 10K
Years Joined Atlanta Track Club Masters: 2015
Recent Top Performances: 2017 USATF Masters Outdoor Track & Field Champion at 5,000m and 10,000m
Brent Fields
Coach Fink is from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she coaches and works at Zachary High School. Fink has over 15 years of coaching experience, and over the years as a coach has worked with two Gatorade Players of the Year and four Metro Champions, as well as claiming two State Titles and four Runner-Up State Titles. Her athletes have success at the local, state, and regional levels.
Julie Fink
Hometown: Tuscaloosa, AL
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2014
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Hawks Fast Break 5k and the Northside Atlanta Women's 5k
Been an ambassador for: First Year
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: I'm excited to connect with more people who share the same passion for running as I do!
Whitney Foster
Birthday: June 22, 1958
College: Berry College
Birthplace: White Pine, TN
Favorite Event: Hammer Throw/Weight Throw
Year Joined Atlanta Track Club Masters: 2018
Recent Top Performances: 2020 #1 world ranking in Weight Throw both indoors and out
Tom Fraker
Birthday: March 22, 1971
College: The College of William & Mary
Birthplace: Wilmington, DE
Favorite Event: 1500m and/or Mile
Years Joined Atlanta Track Club Masters: 2016
Recent Top Performances: 2015, 2016, 2017 Masters Female 40-49 Athlete of the Year, American Records in 800m and 1500m for 45-49
Sonja Friend-Uhl
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2019
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race & Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend
Been an ambassador for: 2 Years
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: My favorite thing thus far is engaging with the Atlanta running community and working with people to show them that anything is possible if you work hard.
Kyle Gause
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2013
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Publix Atlanta Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
Been an ambassador for: First Year
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: Although this is my 1st year, I am excited about the opportunity to evangelize about the benefits of running throughout the ATL community. We have such a diverse running community and being able to be a running Ambassador for Atlanta Track Club shows all communities the beauty and elegance this running community has to offer.
Sonni Green
Coordinator- Volunteer Services
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2023
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: Wingfoot Night of Champions
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: USATF Outdoor Track and Field Championships
DeAndra Greer
Coordinator - Volunteer Services
Coach Hackney is currently a community coach at East Paulding High School. Before then, he was a distance coach at Kell High School and the director and head coach of the Walton Youth Track program. While at Kell, he coached the distance runners on the 2008 track and field region championship team and the 2009 Cross Country region championship team. He was selected as Cobb Co-Coach of the Year in 2009. Overall, coach Hackney has eight years of experience as a youth coach, 12 years as a high school coach, and over 20 years as a private coach for adults.
Bill Hackney
Senior Program Manager - Kilometer Kids & Youth Running
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2020
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: Peachtree Junior
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: Boston Marathon
Madison Hafitz
Senior Program Manager – Kilometer Kids & Youth Running
Hometown:
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2019
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: AJC Peachtree Road Race
Been an ambassador for: First Year
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: Atlanta Track Club has been a big part of my life for years, so I look forward to diving even deeper and pulling more folks along the way as I rep this amazing organization! Showing folks that running can be fun and you definitely don't have to be a track star to enjoy it! I mean *gestures around* look at me, we got this!
Brandon Harper
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2016
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Publix Atlanta Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
Been an ambassador for: 2 Years
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: I can't wait to recommend all the fantastic Atlanta Track Club races to my friends. I love this club and the friendships it has brought me.
Jacque Hartley
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2019
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race
Been an ambassador for: First Year
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: Being able to inspire and motivate others to be successful in their own health and fitness journey
Michael Hearn
Director - High Performance
Hometown - Mentor, OH
Current Residence - Peachtree Corners
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Race - Wingfoot XC Classic
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Race - Boston Marathon
Eric Heintz
Director - High Performance
Hometown: Macon, GA
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2014
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: All Comers Track Meets & Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race
Been an ambassador for: First Year
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: Looking forward to representing Running City USA, spreading the word about Atlanta Track Club's running events & programs and motivating others to engage in a healthier lifestyle.
David Henry
Hometown: Smyrna, GA
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2019
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: PNC 10 Miler
Been an ambassador for: First Year
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: My goal is to help introduce people around me to the sport of running & the fun, welcoming, & competitive events ATC hosts!
Austin Hogan
Vice President - Marketing & Communications
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2016
Hometown: Newark, NY
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: All Comers Track & Field Meets
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: The Boston Marathon, The TCS New York City Marathon
Jay Holder
Vice President - Marketing & Communications
Project Manager
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2018
Hometown: Stayton, OR
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: The AJC Peachtree Road Race
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: The Boston Marathon
Chris Hollis
Project Manager
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2018
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Invesco QQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon
Been an ambassador for: 2 Years
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: Building a stronger bond with the amazing running & walking community.
David Hope
Hometown: Rome, GA
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2014
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race
Been an ambassador for: 3 Years
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: Spreading awareness of the brand and running community
Jonathan Johnson
Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2017
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race
Been an ambassador for: 3 Years
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: Sharing Atlanta Track Club events and benefits of health and wellness.
LaRhonda Julien
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2007
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: PNC 10 Miler
Been an ambassador for: 2 Years
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: New ambassador but run lead for over 12 years. Helping people start their running journey.
Rebecca Kayati
CEO
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2014
Hometown: West Orange, NJ
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: Microsoft Peachtree Junior
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: The Penn Relays
Rich Kenah
CEO
Recruiting Specialist
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2022
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: Chicago Marathon
Laurie Knowles
Recruiting Specialist
Manager - Merchandise
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2017
Hometown: Battle Creek, MI
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: PNC Atlanta 10 Miler
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: Detroit International Half Marathon
Katie Lail
Manager - Merchandise
Manager - Youth Events
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2013
Hometown: Groton, NY
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: All Comers Track & Field Meets
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: Boston Marathon (Road), Tunnel Hill 100 Miler (Trail)
Caryn Lamphier
Manager - Youth Events
Manager - Event Marketing
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2022
Hometown: Stuttgart, Germany
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: 2022 PNC Atlanta 10 Miler
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: Freiburg Marathon
George Leach
Manager - Event Marketing
Manager - Membership
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2017
Hometown: San Bernadino, CA
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: AJC Peachtree Road Race
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: Napa-to-Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon
Meaghan Leon
Manager - Membership
Manager - Social Media
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2022
Hometown: Villa Rica, GA
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: Braves Country 5K
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: AthHalf Half Marathon
Denali Lerch
Manager - Social Media
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2011
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon
Been an ambassador for: 2 Years
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: Meeting the members and promoting health and wellness.
Erica Leydic
Hometown: Sioux City, Iowa
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2016
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Northside Hospital Atlanta Women's 5K
Been an ambassador for: Three Years
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: My favorite part about being an ambassador is the opportunity to welcome new runners and walkers in the community to the Atlanta Track Club family. I also love that I can help guide and motivate our members to reach their goals each year. Atlanta Track Club is equally welcoming and motivating to everyone in the community, and I feel honored to be a part of such an awesome team!
Tabitha Lichtenberg
Manager - Volunteer Services
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2021
Hometown: I don't have one, Nomadic life
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: PNC Atlanta 10 Miler
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: Color Run in Philadelphia
Kristin Lide
Manager - Volunteer Services
Birthday: September 7, 1924
College:
Birthplace:
Favorite Event:
Year Joined Atlanta Track Club Masters:
Top Performances: Multiple World Records including the 5K for 95-99 year old women
Betty Lindberg
Hometown: Gevenich, Germany
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2018
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race
Been an ambassador for: 2 Years
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: Helping to spread the word about Running City USA and all the great people you meet along the way.
Rebecca Ludwig
Gena Major is the Assistant General Manager of Safety and Quality Assurance for the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). Her experience is rooted in quality and continuous improvement principles, having spent 15+ years in the automotive industry at General Motors, performing prototype design-builds, competitive benchmarking, and root cause analyses. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Kettering University (formerly General Motors Institute) and an MBA from the University of Michigan with a concentration in Operations Management and Organizational Behavior. Ms. Major is a Certified Statistical Engineering Master, Six Sigma Black Belt, and Project Management Professional.
As an active member of her community, Ms. Major recently completed a 3-year appointment as Chair and Vice Chair of the Audit Oversight Committee for DeKalb County, Georgia. She is a long-standing member of Atlanta Track Club and Black Girls RUN! having volunteered as a Group Lead for over 4 years. She has run 4 full marathons, including Publix Atlanta Marathon in 2017 as a member of #TeamTakeDownPublix, which involved the largest number of African Americans to collectively run a full marathon. Ms. Major was also a backer and inaugural participant of The Race 2018, which is a half marathon weekend event that supports black owned businesses and neighborhoods in Atlanta.
Gena Major
Manager - Events
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2021
Hometown: Mission Viejo, CA
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: The Prefontaine Classic
Julia Manseau-Toth
Manager - Events
Manager - Expos & Merchandising
Worked at Atlanta Track Club since: 2022
Hometown: Randolph, NJ
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Publix Atlanta Marathon
Favorite non-ATC event: New York Marathon
Andrew Margve
Marketing - Expos & Merchandising
Birthday:
College:
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Year Joined Atlanta Track Club Masters:
Recent Top Performances: Ran 89.73% age-graded at the USATF Masters 5K Championship
Dave Matherne
Hometown: Germantown, MD
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2018
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Atalanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race
Been an ambassador for: 2 Years
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: I enjoy meeting new people and networking while volunteering at the race expos during packet pick-up.
Janice Mayo
Date of Birth: April 1, 1980
College: University of Northern Iowa
Birthplace: Trinidad and Tobago
Strongest/Favorite Events: 100m & 200m
Year Joined Atlanta Track Club Masters: 2020
Recent Top Performances: 2022 60m Gold Medalist, 2021 USATF Masters Outdoor Championships 100m Silver and 200m Bronze Medalist
Inga McIntyre
Vice President - Sponsorship & Strategic Partnerships
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2015
Hometown: Mendham, NJ
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: The Boston Marathon
Lisa McMahon
Vice President - Sponsorship & Strategic Partnerships
Hometown: Norcross, GA
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2015
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Resolution Run
Been an ambassador for: One year
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: I cannot wait to be a bigger part of what this community believes.
Molly McWilliams
Coordinator - Warehouse
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2018
Hometown: Stone Mountain, GA
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: All Comers Meet #3
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: The Boston Marathon or Dubai Marathon
William Michael
Coordinator - Warehouse
Manager - Event Marketing
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2022
Hometown: Miami, FL
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: Publix Atlanta Marathon
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: World's Best 10k in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Angelin Miller
Manager - Event Marketing
Hometown: Kalamazoo, MI
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2017
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: PNC 10 Miler
Been an ambassador for: First Year
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: Time will tell
Maria Elena Miller
President - Atlanta Track Club Foundation
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2020
Hometown: Madison,WI/ Reston, VA
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: All Comers Track & Field Meets
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: Penn Relays
Kendyl Moss
President - Atlanta Track Club Foundation
Hometown: Decatur, GA
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2019
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: AJC Peachtree Road Race
Been an ambassador for: 4 Years
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: Opportunities to interact with community and friends
YaQutullah Ibraheem Muhammad
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2018
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Publix Atlanta Half-Marathon and Northside Hospital Women's 5K
Been an ambassador for: First Year
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: I'm excited to be an Ambassador so I can both support and promote my community, while also being surrounded by my favorite sport - running!
Courtney Naser
Coach Nelson held the Head Coach position at Pensacola Catholic School for 23 years. Currently, he is the Executive Director for Run Pensacola - Event Management. Coach Nelson is leading the agenda for educational sessions at camp this year.
Eric Nelson
Hometown: Duluth, GA
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2015
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race
Been an ambassador for: 2 Years
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: The opportunity to give back, motivate, and inspire the community. I love Running City USA.
Kara Ollick
Hometown: Tehran, Iran
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2020
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race
Been an ambassador for: First year
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: Running is an incredible gift. I like to share this gift with everyone, and I wish it gives everyone the same Hope, Strength, and Confidence it has given me in such a short time.
Monica Pak
Birthday: March 28, 1983
Birthplace: Hardeeville, South Carolina
College: Cappella University
Favorite Events: Short Sprints
Year Joined Atlanta Track Club Masters: 2019
Recent Top Performances: 4-time USATF Masters National Champion (60m, 100m, 200m, and 4x100m) and Masters record holder (100m, 200m and 4x100m relay)
IG: @ron2fly2
Rondrick Parker
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2019
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: PNC 10 Miler
Been an ambassador for: 2 Years
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: Showing people that anybody can be a runner!
Molly Parker
Manager - Social Media & Graphic Design
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2020
Hometown: Jackson, MS
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Resolution Run 5K
Favorite non-Atlanta Track Club event: Savannah Rock n' Roll Half Marathon
Meredith Parker
Manager - Social Media & Graphic Design
Birthday: May 20, 1970
College: Lemoyne Owen College
Birthplace: Memphis, TN
Strongest/Favorite Event: 200m
Years on Atlanta Track Club Masters: 6
Recent Top Performances: 60m - 7.93, 100m - 12.19
Tecumseh Peete
Hometown: Staten Island, NY
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2015
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race
Been an ambassador for: First Year
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: Spreading the word about all the wonderful opportunities the Track Club has to offer!
Christina Podenski
Hometown: Ocala, FL
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2010
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Publix Atlanta Half-Marathon
Been an ambassador for: First Year
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: Representing the club internationally and getting global involvement and exposure for ATC events!
Laura Poffenberger
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2017
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race
Been an ambassador for: 3 Years
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: Spreading the word about Atlanta Track Club to both new and current and runners/walkers. Motivating and inspiring others to engage and embrace a healthier lifestyle through movement.
January Pugh
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2022
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: PNC 10 Miler
Been an ambassador for: First Year
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: I enjoy getting to know the running community, and promoting a more active lifestyle.
Thomas Puri
Birthday: August 1, 1943
College: University of New Hampshire
Birthplace: Scranton, PA
Favorite Event: Pole Vault
Year Joined Atlanta Track Club Masters: 2016
Recent Top Performances: 2018 Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships Pole W75 Pole Vault National Champion
Catherine Radle
Hometown: Acworth, GA
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2007
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race
Been an ambassador for: First Year
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: I can officially tell people how great the Atlanta Track Club events are, something I have done unofficially for years.
Mark Riggans
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2007
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race
Been an ambassador for: 2 Years
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: Connecting with the diverse running community outside of my immediate running buddy circle. Representing Running City USA!
Jessica Rudd
Age: June 1, 1948
College: Florida State University
Birthplace: St. Petersburg, FL
Favorite Event: High Jump
Year Joined Atlanta Track Club Masters: 1999
Recent Top Performances: 27th USATF Masters High Jump Championship
Jim Sauers
Manager - Events
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2022
Hometown: Athens, GA
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: Hilton Head Firecracker 5K
Austin Schulte
Manager - Events
Coach Scott has been the cross country and track coach at Harrison High School for the past 26 years. He has been successful in leading athletes to nationally recognized events.
Jason Scott
Hometown:
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2017
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: BeltLine Run Club
Been an ambassador for: First Year
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: Meeting people who love running
Anna Sharp
Senior Manager - Event Operations
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 1991
Hometown: Marietta, GA
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: AJC Peachtree Road Race
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: Brasstown Bald Buster
Brantley Sherrer
Senior Manager - Event Operations
Youth Team Coach
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2022
Hometown: Akron, OH
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race - the environment is rocking and I love running in summer weather!
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: Boston Marathon
Chris Sherwood
Youth Team Coach
Manager - Events
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2016
Hometown: Franklinton, NC
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: Jerome Scales Southside 5K
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon (Because it's on my bucket list!)
Shana Smith
Manager - Events
Hometown: Smyrna, GA
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2015
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race, & Youth events
Been an ambassador for: 2 Years
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: To be able to work together as a team member to help others with their overall health regimens.
Shirlene Stafford
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2017
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race
Been an ambassador for: First year
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: Building the running community in Atlanta!
Katherine Stanfill
Manager - Events Marketing
Worked at Atlanta Track Club since: 2021
Hometown: Roswell, GA
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: AthHalf - The Athens, GA Half Marathon & 5K
Danielle Sudderth
Manager - Events Marketing
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2015
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Northside Hospital Atlanta Women's 5K
Been an ambassador for: 2 Years
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: Being able to introduce my friends and family to the Atlanta Track Club community!
Sonya Tanner
Hometown: Meerut, India
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2018
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon
Been an ambassador for: 2 Years
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: Group runs and motivating people to run/walk.
Arjun Teotia
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2019
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race
Been an ambassador for: First Year
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: I'm excited to share the benefits of the Atlanta Track Club community with others!
Taylor Thompson
Coach Tillery has 20 years of coaching experience in Georgia. Fours years at Forsyth High School and 16 at West Forsyth High School. Prior to coaching in Georgia, coach Tillery coached at Escambia High School in Pensacola, Florida. Over his coaching career, he has acquired 12 Region Titles in Track and four Region Titles in cross country. At the state level in cross country, he's had a State Champion and 17 state podium finishers. In Track and Field, he's had three State Champions and five top-ten finishers at the State competition.
Clayton Tillery
Manager - Brand & Design
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2021
Hometown: Richmond, VA
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: Peachtree Jr.
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: Monument Avenue 10K - Richmond, VA
Amanda Tobin
Manager - Brand & Design
Manager - Brand & Design
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2021
Hometown: Richmond, VA
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: Peachtree Jr.
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: Monument Avenue 10K - Richmond, VA
Amanda Tobin
Manager - Brand & Design
Senior Manager - Events
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2014
Hometown: Johns Creek, GA
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: Wingfoot XC Classic
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: Spartan Race
Enrique Tomas
Senior Manager - Events
Senior Manager - Finance & Operations
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 1988
Hometown: Opa-Locka, FL
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: AJC Peachtree Road Race
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: AthHalf
Elizabeth Unislawski
Senior Manager - Finance & Operations
Hometown: Acworth, GA
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2019
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: PNC 10 Miler
Been an ambassador for: First Year
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: I'm so excited to rep this amazing organization and meet new people in the running community! I love running in this city and I am super excited to be an ambassador!
Lauren Weiner
Manager & Coach - In-Training
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2022
Hometown: Marietta, GA
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: No question… Atlanta-Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race! Atlanta's Finest Day!!!
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: Another hometown fave… The RACE! Followed closely by The Boston Marathon
Bob Wells
Manager & Coach - In-Training
Manager & Coach - In-Training
Worked at Atlanta Track Club Since: 2022
Hometown: Marietta, GA
Favorite Atlanta Track Club Event: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race
Favorite Non-Atlanta Track Club Event: The RACE
Bob Wells
Manager & Coach - In-Training
Coach Williams has coached high school cross country for 25+ years. At the collegiate level, he was the Women's Cross Country coach at the University of North Georgia for 10 years. He has since retired and is currently the community coach for North Oconee High School.
Tom Williams
Hometown: Mableton, GA
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2020
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Publix Atlanta Marathon, Half Marathon, & 5K
Been an ambassador for: First year
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: Representing the track club and running city USA!
Victoria Wilson
Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
Been an Atlanta Track Club member since: 2012
Favorite Atlanta Track Club event: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race
Been an ambassador for: 2 Years
Favorite thing about being an ambassador: Meeting so many others who love running/walking! It's been awesome to get to know people I may have never met without group runs/expos/events.
Caitlin Wimberley
Birthday, June 21, 1965
College: East Central Oklahoma State University
Birthplace: Muskogee, OK
Favorite Event: All throws!
Year Joined Atlanta Track Club Masters: 2018
Top Performances: National Indoor Champion in Shot Put, Weight Throw and Super Weight Throw
Cheryl Wolfinger
Birthday: July 20, 1956
College: Georgia State University
Birthplace: Springville, NY
Strongest/Favorite Event: Macon Labor Day 5K
Year Joined Atlanta Track Club Masters: 2000
Recent Top Performances: 28:45 at the USATF Masters 8 km Championship (91.45% age-graded), USATF Masters 10 km National Champion (age-graded), American Record in 12K (65-69 age group)
Ken Youngers