RIA Board Election Results - 2021
The RIA (Running Industry Association) voted for new members to the 2021 Board of Directors, adding five new directors to replace an equal number of departing directors.
Retail Seats
Daniel Greenhalgh, Skinny Raven
Ross Martinson – Philadelphia Runner
Trey Vernon – Manhattan Running Company
Brand Seat
Ted Goodlake – On
Associate Seat
Scott Rakestraw – Upper Quadrant
The new group of Board members to be seated will join the following current board members that will continue through 2021, including:
Jeanie Beaver – West Stride
John Benedict – Playmakers
Kathy Dalby – Pacers
Ken Larsheid – Running Lab
Bob Kennedy – Athletic Annex
Dustin Pearce – Run Hub Northwest
Joe Toth – Saucony
The following current Board directors’ terms will expire at year-end. RIA sincerely appreciates the contributions these individuals made to the RIA. Each brought a unique skill set that added to a well-rounded and productive group, and it has truly been a pleasure to work with them:
Retail Seats
Donny Forsyth, Charlotte Running Company
Nick Stanko, Ann Arbor Running Company
Christie Beth Adams, Fleet Feet Nashville
Brand Seat
Hugh Gaither, Feetures
Associate Seat
Jason Becker, RICS
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