Kathy Dalby is the CEO of Pacers Running, an award-winning running specialty retailer and events production company based in the greater Washington DC region. In her role, Kathy is responsible for strategy, brand and marketing, events, and administration. Kathy is an SGB (Sporting Goods Business) 40 under 40 recipient and was named 2019 Best Straight Ally by the Washington Blade, a national LGBTQ+ news organization. She serves as President of the Running Industry Association and is a co-founder of empowerun, a women’s industry networking and leadership event.