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Rob Anderson

Rob Anderson is co-founder and Chief Operating Officer at the Run Free Project, where he has become deeply and lovingly immersed in the run specialty

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Tom Keenoy

With over 30 years of experience in run-specialty retail, Tom brings deep industry knowledge and leadership to the stage. A longtime Playmakers employee turned Co-Owner,

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Bob Kennedy

Bob Kennedy is a legendary American distance runner and Co-Owner of Athletic Annex in Indianapolis. A two-time Olympian and former American record holder in the

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Anne Schoolcraft

Anne Schoolcraft is a seasoned expert in business operations and efficiencies, bringing a wealth of knowledge and practical strategies to optimize organizational performance. As a

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Wendy Wheless

Wendy Wheless is a seasoned marketing leader with over two decades of experience in consumer packaged goods, a professional, across collegiate and endurance sports, and

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Justin Yoder

Justin Yoder is the Founder and Executive Director of LGBTQ Outdoors, a nonprofit dedicated to connecting the LGBTQIA+ community to the outdoors through inclusive spaces,

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Allie Ostrander

Allie Ostrander is a professional runner for Oiselle, specializing in the 3000m steeplechase, 5K, 10K, half marathon, and sub-ultra trail races. Known for both her

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Kaylee Stone

Kaylee Stone, LMSW, is a dedicated mental health professional and accomplished leader in the running industry, with a comprehensive background that bridges competitive athletics, business

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Phil Dumontet

Phil Dumontet is an entrepreneur, avid athlete, and running industry leader. Phil serves as the CEO of Brooksee, the endurance event production and service company

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Nick Kovaleski

Nick Kovaleski (he/him) is an athlete and advocate; most passionate about environmental sustainability and LGBTQIA+ rights and inclusion.  He served for three years on the

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Heather Trainor

As Big Peach Running Co.’s “Maker of Friends,” Heather Trainor does more than connect the brand to its local communities—she brings people within those communities

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Steve Holmberg

Steve Holmberg is the founder of Insight Accelerator, a consumer research and strategy consultancy helping sports and outdoor brands turn insights into action. He spent

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