A description of the PGRC Board Roles can be found here [PDF].
| Name | Bio |
|---|---|
| Ndegwa Kamau, President | |
 | After being asked several times to come out to track night by another PGRC member, I finally decided to give it a try. The friendliness, family atmosphere, and the bond I felt that night, made me immediately join the club. I started running in 2011 after registering for the Marine Corps Marathon which was my first competitive race. After completing it, I got the running bug, and became a crazy runner. Running 5k's, 10k's, half and full marathons. Sometimes running back to back half's in the same weekend. I’ve even been crazy enough to run three full marathons in 3 weeks. I see PGRC as being one of the top Running clubs in the State, I hope to assist in the growth of the club, also to motivate encourage everyone from the walk/runners, new runners, and seasoned runners. |
| Chris Nichols, Vice President | |
| Bio and pic forthcoming | |
| Andrea Hong, Secretary | |
| Bio and pic forthcoming | |
| Catherine Francoeur, Treasurer | |
 | I joined PGRC last summer for their half marathon training. I not only had a successful race in Richmond, I met some incredible people along the way. Whatever your level, everyone makes you feel like a champion! I have been working for PGCPS as the district librarian for the last 15 years. I was the treasurer for the Maryland Association of School Librarians for 3 years and I like to volunteer in organizations that I believe in. My favorite part of running is that I can combine my other favorite activity: listening to audiobooks on my long runs! Beside running, I am section hiking the Appalachian trail (~1900 miles to go!!!). At least now, I can outrun any bears… |
| Anthony Bell, Race Director | |
 | The start of the running bug; In 2002, I ran my first Army 10 Miler with a small group of soldiers to support the Army and all branches of the military. In 2003, I ran in the Mardi Gras Marathon to raise money for AIDS Research in the D.C. area. During a run in Greenbelt Park, I encountered a group of cheerful people running and having fun. One member joyfully invited me to join the PGRC and at which I was introduced to the heartfelt members of PGRC. After joining PGRC, I became more involved with running. This was not just a running club to run, it was and is, about the bonding & camaraderie with folks in your community with active interests. I have been a PGRC Pace Leader for the 5K, 8K, 10K, 10-mile training group & lead as the Sunrise Director for the Army 10 Miler, held every year. I cheerfully assumed the role as PGRC Race Director and became a certified RRCA Coach in 2019. I will try to be warm, effective, rational, encouraging and to end it all with a smile. Prince Georges County has a vast number of active and supportive walkers and runners, and not just PGRC, but with other local running groups. With PGRC, you will never have to run alone in Prince Georges County again because “We Run the County”! Coach HappyFeet |
| Dave Roeder, Training Coordinator, Equipment Manager | |
 | I first joined PGRC in 2010. I had run a lot when I was younger, but I quit for about 20 years and, being in my mid-50's, I was ready to get serious about running again. My problem in the past had been that I didn't have any structure or running community. PGRC provided both of these. Since joining PGRC, I've run 2 marathons, a number of trathlons, including a half ironman, and many other distance races, the 10-mile being my favorite. A number of years ago, I got certified to coach, and I've been coaching every year since. It inspires me to see the grit and determination of runners from all walks of life come together to work towards a common goal. I've seen the club change lives, and I'm proud to be part of that. |
| Chuck Wolfe, Volunteer Coordinator | |
| Bio and pic forthcoming | |
| Zawadi Rowe, Membership Coordinator | |
 | I ran at a College Park parkrun in September 2023 and noticed a shirt advertising PGRC. I decided to join the club to break up the monotony of running solo. I've stayed because of the kindness, care, safety, fellowship, and community. Rarely do I regret going on a run. Since joining, I was fortunate to be paced to a great first half marathon time. I was also kindly peer-pressured and impressively coached to complete my first marathon. Pictured left is me smiling post-marathon. Running endorphins are real 🙂. I cherish this community and look forward to learning more about members' interests and goals. |
| LaTayna Purnell, Information & Publicity Coordinator | |
| Bio and pic forthcoming | |
| Kate von Richthofen, Communications | |
 | I came to PGRC in 2023 by way of parkrun and still celebrate the close connections of the club with parkrun, where I remain a regular. I thought the height of my running was over after my 20s and several knee surgeries. But parkrun turned me back into a casual runner and then PGRC triggered my FOMO and coaxed me to start training for longer distances/races. Next stop: my first half marathon! As the board Communications lead, I'm focused on making sure all members find their tribe and opportunities within PGRC and that the club experience is welcoming and appealing -- to our membership and to the PG County community at large. Personally, I'm not a fast runner (think snail running through peanut butter), but I found my people at PGRC and they taught me that the 'party is at the back' and slow runners have the most fun! I'm particularly passionate about pace inclusivity and sharing this message with other slow runners! |
| Abisola Abass, Youth | |
| Bio and pic forthcoming | |
| Bernard Kelly, Webmaster | |
 | I was only a casual runner before moving to the DC area in late 2006, but I found a great set of parks, paths, and trails, and a great set of friendly runners to share them with, and learn from. Since then, I've run distances from 5K to 50 miles, though my favorites are somewhere in the 10-mile/half-marathon middle bit. I prefer natural trails, with plenty of shade, and enough variety in the running surface to keep things interesting. Whatever the distance, and whatever the terrain, having running friends nearby always makes it better, and that's what PGRC is. |
| Bill Murray, Web Support | |
| Bio and pic forthcoming | |
| Nathan Caudill, Web Support | |
| Bio and pic forthcoming | |
| Yvonne Hill, At-Large | |
 | I've been a PGRC club member since 2010, and have enjoyed every minute of it. I started with the 8K training group and have since run a host of races including half marathons and two full marathons, as well as received the RRCA Coaches Certification. As Vice President, my goals are to enhance the PGRC brand by fostering relationships between PGRC and potential partners and sponsors through outreach, and advance our presence in the community. I hope to provide leadership that encourages all of our members to enjoy running, have fun, make friends, and live up to our motto: “We Run the County!” |
| Katy Love, At-Large | |
| Bio and pic forthcoming | |
| Meghan Simpson, At-Large | |
| Bio and pic forthcoming | |