Elizabeth McGarry
Elizabeth McGarry is the Founder and Creative Director of DAUGHTERS And Sons, an award-winning multidisciplinary studio working at the intersection of sport, style, and culture. With more than 20 years of experience, she partners with teams who want to build from the inside out- shaping brand strategy, design direction, and culture-defining creative for running and […]
Byron Gartrell
Byron Gartrell serves as the Head of Marketing for Run/Train at PUMA North America, where he has been instrumental in driving the category’s marketing efforts for the region. Byron’s passion for running began in middle school in Rochester, NY, and his dedication carried him through years of competitive racing, including competing at the collegiate level. […]
Magdalena Boulet
Magda is a seasoned business leader, Olympic athlete, and a key influencer in the endurance world, driven by a deep passion for human physiology and movement in nature. Her journey began while studying Exercise Physiology and coaching at UC Berkeley. While pursuing her master’s degree, she connected with GU’s founder, Dr. Bill Vaughan, and eventually […]
Kim Furnari
Kim Furnari is the Director of Apparel Sales at Brooks Running, bringing 28 years of experience in the running industry. Her career began on the sales floor at Fleet Feet, continued as a Sales Representative at New Balance, and has since evolved into leading the apparel sales team at Brooks. Kim serves on the RIA […]
Christine Bowen
Christine Bowen is an accomplished operations and sales executive with more than 15 years of experience in the sports industry. She is a strategic thinker with proven skills in taking projects from concept to market acceptance. Christine’s career has demonstrated extreme proficiency in a wide range of business-critical functions, including sponsorship sales, partnership management, and […]
Cat Ayers
As Head of U.S. Marketing at ASICS, Cat leads a dynamic team driving strategy across Brand, Account, Sports Marketing, DTC, and Communications. Cat’s focus is building the ASICS brand through Core Performance Sports, Running, and Lifestyle—connecting ASICS’ products with purpose. Every initiative is grounded in the belief that movement uplifts both body and mind. Sound […]
Amy Minkel
Amy Minkel is the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Owner of Fleet Feet Charleston. After a 20+ year career in healthcare, she and her husband decided to take a new path and opened the first of their now four stores in 2013. With a passion for building connections through movement, she has helped make Fleet Feet […]
Genie McDonnell Beaver
Genie Beaver’s lifelong passion for running ignited the vision for West Stride, a specialty running store she opened in 2008 to serve Atlanta’s running and walking community. With a deep commitment to empowering women in the business of running, Genie actively supports aspiring female entrepreneurs across the industry, and West Stride has grown into a […]
Alexis Saenz
Alexis Saenz is a queer, mixed-race woman originally from the Cheyenne, Ute territories, known as so called Denver, Colorado and resides in Tongva territory, known as so called Los Angeles, CA. Alexis graduated from California Institute of the Arts with her Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Dance and Choreography. Saenz has worked heavily within the […]
Bianca Botta
Bianca is a seasoned marketing leader specializing in strategic marketing for the outdoor industry. She is currently the Marketing Director for the Trail Running, Active Essentials, and Equipment categories at Patagonia, where she drives initiatives that connect outdoor enthusiasts with innovative products. With a strong background in creative campaign management, strategic leadership and driving consumer […]