For over four decades, the RRCA Representatives have served as volunteer-ambassadors for our organization. RRCA Reps promote our programs and services to members, non-members, and individual runners in their home communities and within the states they serve. They work with RRCA to recruit and make recommendations for the annual slate of RRCA Championship Event Series at the State, Regional, and National level.
Sheri became an RRCA certified running coach in 2016 aspiring to coach others as running (specifically the marathon) changed her life. After getting certified, she started her business and has been coaching athletes ever since. She then became a board member and coach with the Illinois-based Fox River Trail Runners running group and had the opportunity to go to two RRCA Conventions, an experience that convinced her she wanted to get more involved with the amazing RRCA community. Following a move to Colorado, she was able to join the amazing State Rep team. Sher is looking forward to representing the RRCA, staying true to their mission and helping the running community grow and thrive.
Tia lives Tampa, FL, and has been married to the love of her life for over 30 years. She has been running consistently since 2008, initially starting to lose weight but ultimately realizing she actually enjoyed it. Tia ran her first Half Marathon in November 2009 and just three months later, completed her first Full Marathon. Since then, she’s run a total of 11 Marathons, over 160 Half Marathons, a Triathlon and Figure Competition. In 2023, she qualified for and will be running the 2024 Boston Marathon.
Tia has been featured in Ebony and First for Women magazines and have been a contributing writer to various running magazines. She is an RRCA Level 2 Run Coach and has been certified as a Level I Run Coach since 2013. Tia coaches people virtually all over the country and also serves as the National Coach for Black Girls RUN! through which she has coached over 1,000 women for various distances, from 5k to 100 Mile Ultramarathon.
Tia strives to equip her athletes with a great foundation of knowledge and skill they can use the rest of their lives. She wants each of her clients to feel they are my only one, and not just a name. Tia loves helping someone complete their very first or best race and everything in between and wants anyone she works with to feel the joy of our sport!
Shelly Collins is the current President of the Peachtree City Running Club, a role she held for 2.5 years. In 2023, She was honored with the RRCA Outstanding President’s Award, recognizing their exceptional leadership. As the Race Director for the Peachtree City Classic 5K/15K, she oversees one of Georgia’s premier running events. Shelly is also a NASM-certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, and RRCA Certified Running Coach, dedicated to using fitness to bring people together and build a supportive community.
Having completed five marathons and countless half marathons, Shelly finds joy in the process of training more than in the competition itself. On race day, she loves cheering on fellow athletes and sharing in the collective triumph and struggle of the race.
Married to a fellow runner, Shelly also enjoys managing the busy lives of their three children, a job she cherishes. Having lived in Georgia for 30 years, she currently resides in Peachtree City, which she proudly calls the best city in the state. With over 100 miles of golf cart paths and ample recreational opportunities, Peachtree City provides the perfect setting for Shelly to continue fostering a strong, active community.
Doug was a late comer to the sport of running, beginning in his 40s and running his first marathon at age 50. HE joined the Alpine Runners of Lake Zurich to get him through his first 26.2 miles and has for more than 20 years as of 2022. Currently, Doug serves on the board as club treasurer. He has been the Illinois State Rep since 2013 and has traveled the state from Rockford in the north to Vienna in the south and many great places in between, representing the RRCA at local clubs and races. He has met many wonderful club leaders, volunteers, and runners and is proud of the Illinois Running Community. Personally, Doug has run many races throughout the US and Canada, including more than 30 marathons. Currently he focuses on shorter distances up to half marathon. Doug is also an RRCA Certified Coach.
Kim was raised in Highland, IN. She moved to Fort Wayne in 2008 and is a clinical psychologist currently working at the VA hospital. In 2011, she lost over 100 pounds through diet and exercise and was regularly walking several times per week. She slowly started to pick her feet up a bit and discovered she could run….and she loved it! She completed her first official 5K in 2012. After several health setbacks for a few years in 2017 she was healthy enough to run again. She found a local Couch to 5K program, and the rest is history. She went from the couch to a half marathon in 6 months, to a full marathon in a year, to a 50 miler in 2 years and she just completed her first 100 miler in 2021. She has served her local running community as a member of the board of directors for two different running clubs and assists in race directing several races. She has become an RRCA coach and absolutely loves helping runners and walkers of all abilities train and achieve their own running goals. She particularly loves running ultramarathons.
Originally from Vermont, Scott has lived in Michigan for 22 years. He teaches elementary school PE and is an avid runner, triathlete and coach. As of summer 2022, Scott has completed 18 marathons including 6 Bostons as well as an age group win in Chicago. He came on board as the Michigan State Representative in 2016, and is passionate about inspiring others to live their best lives through the wonderful sport of running!
Ryan Crandall, was born and raised in Madison, MS. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management from Mississippi College where he also ran collegiately and is currently working towards his Master’s degree in Sports Management from Liberty University. Ryan started running in middle school and has been hooked ever since. During his free time, Ryan enjoys hanging out with his almost two-year old son and is involved with his family-owned race timing business called MS Race Timing & Management, which they have owned for over six years. He is also one of the race directors in races they produce and plans on running a marathon in every state.
An Omaha, NE native, Pam enjoys outdoor activities, running, gardening and has been in the private practice of law for over 35 years. She ran track in high school and for leisure before competing in event to challenge herself by running various distances and paces. Pam is an RRCA certified running coach and she enjoys helping other runners who are still on their journey, as well as running with friends a couple days a week, and volunteering at races. Pam is a regular attendee of the RRCA conventions and a member of the Omaha Runnng Club where she serves on its board of directors.
Er has lived in Winston-Salem, his home, for the past 45 years. He is married and has 2 grown children. He is an avid runner and has competed in more than 100 running races and triathlons, including over 15 marathons. He serves on the board of directors for Twin City Track Club. For more than 15 years he has served as race director for the Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K. He is a certified Race Director by the Road Runner Clubs of America and a Race Day Certified Timer. He serves as a volunteer advisor to more than a dozen running races that benefit not-for-profit organizations in the Winston-Salem area.
Professionally, he has enjoyed a career spanning several decades as an accomplished executive coach, trainer, and consultant, specializing in business process excellence. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and has delivered training and consulting services to clients around the world.
Terri started running in 2006 with Team in Training, running in honor of my Dad, who had cancer. After her first race, she joined some local group runs. There she met some fantastic people and was introduced to the Toledo Roadrunners Club. Running and her running friends became a very special and important part of her life. As part of TRRC leadership Terri has been a Member at Large, Vice President, President and currently Past President. She is also a RRCA Certified Race Director and Coach, Level 1. She currently direct several Club races and lead many club group runs.
 Anna’s running story began in 2014 when she started running as a way to be healthy and stay in shape. Anna ran for a few years alone, then discovered some members of the Chattanooga Track Club (CTC) during one of their group runs. What began as a casual activity, quickly turned into my passion and dominated her social life. Since 2015, she has run four ultra marathons, five marathons, and countless half marathons and shorter distance races. Anna was elected to the CTC in 2020, served at President Elect from 2021-2022, and President from 2023-2024. She attended my first RRCA National Convention in Orlando in 2021 and have not missed one since! She is delighted to now serve as RRCA Tennessee State Representative! |
Keith’s running journey truly began at 40 after retiring from the Air Force. He and his wife started running together, and the miles built up. He ran his first Half Marathon in 2007 and his first Marathon in 2008, the inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio—then he was hooked.
While running some local races, he discovered the San Antonio RoadRunners (SARR) a non-profit RRCA running club and joined in 2012—a life-changing decision for both him and his wife. Through his SARR club, his passion for running grew, as did the running friendships. Since joining, he has been an active member, holding various Board positions, including Secretary, Executive VP, and currently President for the past four years. He’s kept his club involved with RRCA and has been to the past 5 RRCA conventions.
Keith is an RRCA Level-II Certified Coach and has served as Race Director and Coach for SARR races and training events. He dedicates many hours to supporting his club and the San Antonio running community. He firmly believes in the power of running clubs and their positive impact on members.
Keith has completed 12 Marathons, 30+ Half Marathons, and one 50-Miler.
After participating in high school track and cross country, Jerry took about a decade off from running. Eventually, a few days per week of running to lose weight turned into a couple of 5Ks. It only took one marathon to have him hooked on long distance running again for good. Forty marathons, a few ultras, some Masters track meets, and 20+ years of volunteering for everything from race directing to serving as a running club president later, Jerry is more passionate than ever about introducing newcomers to his favorite pastime.
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