Joey is a former advertising industry nerd who traded campaign deadlines for finish lines, and he hasn’t looked back since.
A self-proclaimed hobby jogger since, well, forever (his high school cross country coach would probably use a different word), Joey made the leap three years ago to pursue his real passion full time in the run specialty industry. Turns out, years of crafting brand stories in advertising was just training for the job he actually wanted.
Beyond the day to day, Joey has been a driving force in building the Kansas City running community, connecting people and brands in ways that go well beyond the pavement. He brings his digital background along for every run, merging a love for technology and strategy with a genuine enthusiasm for everything the industry stands for.
Outside of hobby jogging and the occasional trail race he signs up for with great confidence and finishes with great humility, Joey spends his time outside with his wife, which is honestly his favorite part of any day.
He’s just really glad someone let him make this his job. Shout out to Kathy Gates