CAT Board

 

John Andersen

President

John has competed in everything from 24-hour mountain bike races, to triathlons, to marathons and ultramarathons. His passion is trail running and just getting outdoors.“What I love about running is that the only limits we have are those we place on ourselves. It’s amazing what we can accomplish – or not accomplish – simply by our outlook. Our bodies are amazing machines capable of so much more than we realize. I truly believe that everyone has an inner athlete just waiting to come out if they let it.”
Michelle Rindos

Vice President

Matt Smythe

Secretary

 
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Debbie Henderson

Treasurer

Marc Griffin

If you’ve run an ultra in Virginia, chances are good you’ve raced with Marc.  He’s a 10 time finisher of the Beast Series, and is a regular at other ultras too.  Marc also holds the Guinness World Record for fastest marathon run while wearing handcuffs.
Dan Blondeau
 Jeff Rominger

If you have concerns, questions or comments you may reach us at board[at]cvilleareatrailrunners.org

Board Emeriti and influential members

      • Andrew Krueger
        One of the three founders of the CATs. One of the legendary CAT SkinnyB’s. Sadly has moved now.
      • Eric Moore
        More a road than a trail runner. Eric has been around before the CATs formed the CATs. Eric often led the “Sundays at the Park” runs, the first organized club group run.
      • Jen Lebendig
        Jen is THE aid station helper of the trail world.
      • Andy Jones-Wilkins
        Former board member and Director of Programs
      • Sophie Speidel
        Former board member and Director of Courses
      • John Gulley
        Board member 2017-2019
        Bringer of the “Special Sauce” and founder of the popular Tuesday night run.
      • Simone Sengers-Van der Pluijm
        Board member 2017-2019
        Social Committee Chair
      • Amanda Blondeau
        Board member from 2017-2019
      • Allie Bateman
        Board member from 2019-2020, president in 2020.
      • Christian Dahlhausen
        Christian is a CATs founding member, and VP up until he moved back to Germany in 2020.  He handled all kinds of necessary things to get the club up and running.
      • Bob Clouston
        Board member from 2016-2022, still helping with some of the administrative tasks of the club.
      • David Smith
        David is a CATs founding member serving on the board 2011- 2023. Served in many roles during his time, with innumerable significant contributions. He continues to be heavily involved in many of the CATs events.  Thank you David for all your work!
      • Laura Wolf
        Board member from 2019-2023, served as our illustrious president from 2021-2023.  Continues to be very active in CATs!