Colleen Quigley
Colleen is from St Louis, MO. She graduated from Florida State University in 2015 with a bachelors in dietetics. While at FSU, Colleen earned 9 All-American titles and was the 2015 NCAA National Champion in the 3k steeplechase. A 2016 Olympian in track and field, Colleen finished 8th in Rio. In 2019 Colleen was the […]
Lauren Edmondson
Camryn Claud
Kristin Carpenter
Kristin Carpenter founded Verde Brand Communications after a decade-long journalism career, working on staff for major consumer lifestyle magazines, business and trade titles. Verde turned 20 years old in 2021, and Kristin now serves as CEO of Verde, directing strategy for the agency. Verde is now a team of 20-plus and is a leading integrated […]
Chris Farley
Chris Farley is the owner and President of Pacers Running//Chief Running Enthusiast. A lifelong runner, Chris has been in the running specialty industry since 1999 and is considered a subject matter expert in running retail. Chris was lauded as a “40 under 40” for the Sporting Goods industry by SportsOneSource in 2011. Pacers Running owns […]
Dirk Sorenson
Dirk Sorenson, Executive Director, Industry Analyst in The NPD Group’s Sports practice, covers the bicycle, outdoor, and team sports equipment categories. Dirk travels extensively to provide insight on the U.S. sports landscape to the cycling and outdoor equipment manufacturing and retail communities. Dirk’s knowledge of data-bound product management strategies is sought after by top global […]
Stevie Jones
Stevie Jones is the Manager of Event Marketing at Brooks Running, where she has worked for 13 years. In her role, she drives strategy and execution for marketing tactics to reach runners when and where they run. Outside of work, Stevie enjoys camping, running, and exploring the scenic drives of Western Washington with her husband.
Kathy Dalby
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 […]
Betsy Hughes
Ashley Smith
