Kent Ebersole
Kent Ebersole is the President of Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), bringing over two decades of experience in media, business strategy, and nonprofit consulting. Kent has a broad range of experience in media, business strategy, and non-profit consulting. He spent his early days in the outdoor industry with Rodale and Active Interest Media, managing the business […]
Carrie Meng
Carrie Meng is an Event Manager at UltraSignup and Assistant Race Director for the Western States Endurance Run, where she works closely with the trail running community to build events that bring runners together. She has been directing running events for more than 20 years and currently serves as director of Dirt Circus, UltraSignup’s community […]
Abigail Hollie
Abigail Hollie (Sharpless) is guided by her faith and a deep commitment to service and community, which fuels her passion for building unity and belonging in running and outdoor spaces. She serves as Senior Program Manager for the Running Industry Diversity Coalition (RIDC) and as Director of Community Impact on the board of the Outdoor […]
Rebecca Gillis
Rebecca Gillis is VP of Government Affairs & Advocacy at The Conservation Alliance, where she builds advocacy networks with businesses to advance the organization’s conservation goals nationwide. Previously, she managed state and local government affairs for the Outdoor Industry Association and worked in economic development for the State of Colorado and the City of Denver. […]
Corey Simpson
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Brittany Brass
Brittany Brass is the Founder and Executive Director of Urban Run Club SATX, a San Antonio-based nonprofit dedicated to creating welcoming and culturally inclusive spaces where Black and Brown communities can build healthy habits through movement, connection, and new experiences. As a runner, run coach, and community builder, Brittany is passionate about making running feel […]
Tasha Young
Tasha Young was born and raised in Detroit and is a graduate of MSU. She has worked in the run specialty space for over 5 years and is the Community Outreach and DEI Coordinator at Playmakers in Mid-Michigan. While always having a passion for bringing awareness and resources to urban and minority communities through other […]
Ashlee Green
Ashlee Green is a strategist, storyteller, and community builder who has spent over a decade shaping how culture shows up in brand work – and how Black women show up in wellness. As co-founder of RUNGRL – an agency and lifestyle brand centering Black women in wellness – she leads creative and strategic efforts that […]
Betsy Hughes
Betsy was just 17, in 1978, when as a part timer at a new store in town, Track Shack, she sold her first pair of running shoes… Since 1983, Betsy and her husband Jon, have co-owned both Track Shack and Track Shack Events in Orlando, Florida. She became one of the first women running specialty […]
Michael Rivarde
Michael Rivarde is the Captain of Las Vegas Chapter of Black Men, and Manager at The Red Rock Running Company. Starting the Las Vegas Chapter in 2024, Michael helped the Chapter officially became recognized in July 2025. As the Recipient of the Jogology Future Leader of the Year Award in 2025, Michael is passionate about […]