Board Members

Board of Directors for 2024-25

We are pleased to announce the DC Road Runners Club Board of Directors for 2025-26.

  1. President -Joseph Fisher
  2. VP for Operations - Steve Klug
  3. VP for Races - Peter Feltman
  4. VP for Training - Kelly Fisher
  5. Secretary - Bonnie Harvey
  6. Treasurer - Zach Szczesniak
  7. Webmaster - Jack Phillips
  8. Director for Race Operations - Jennifer A. Vu
  9. Director for Contract Races - Raj Bhanot
  10. Director for Training Programs - Raechel Bimmerle
  11. Director for Training Initiatives - Anna Staats
  12. Director for Community Outreach - Mari Diaz
  13. Director for Membership -Shannon Smith
  14. Volunteer Coordinator - Eunja Rau
 

Joseph Fisher, President

Joseph P. Fisher joined DC Road Runners in 2010. He has been the lead web developer and a co-race director for the National Capital 20 Miler since 2017. Joe is a three-time Boston Marathon qualifier, but he has struggled with a significant cartilage injury to his right ankle, which disrupted his training through much of the 2010s. Now in his late 40s, Joe is attempting to return to long distance running at a high level. A former literature professor, Joe currently works as the Executive Director of the Academic Resource Center at Georgetown University. Contact Joe at joe@dcroadrunners.org.

 

Steve Klug, VP for Operations

steve klugSteve Klug is our Vice President for Operations.

Steve started running during COVID as a way to stay active when everything shut down and has fallen in love with the sport.
He joined DCRR in Feb 2022 after moving to DC and having already signed up for his first marathon. He co-leads our Monday Night Chill Runs, is a regular at Wednesday Night Track/Saturday Long Runs and also tries to race in as many of our Bunion and Snowball series races as possible (Can never say no to a free chip timed tempo workout with water stops).

Contact him at steve@dcroadrunners.org.

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Peter Feltman, VP for Races

Peter Feltman is our Vice President for races. Contact him at peter@dcroadrunners.org.

 

Bonnie Harvey, Secretary

Bonnie Harvey is the Club's Secretary. Contact her at bonnie@dcroadrunners.org.

 

Zach Szcesniak, Treasurer

Zach Szcesniak is our Treasurer. Contact him at:zach@dcroadrunners.org.

 

Jack Phillips, Webmaster

Jack Phillips is our Webmaster. Contact him at jack@dcroadrunners.org.

 

Jennifer A. Vu, Director for Race Operations

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Jennifer works as a software engineer for the U.S. Senate. She is a certified National Registry EMT, Wilderness Medicine WEMT and actively rides with the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Medic as a first responder. Jennifer is also a volunteer at Capital Caring Health, an Advanced Home Care and Hospice for all ages at all times.

Jennifer enjoys all kinds of outdoor activities - running, biking, hiking, backpacking, traveling, as well as reflecting and checking off as many of the National and State Parks as her time allows. In 2015 and 2017 she traveled to different States to complete all the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series.

"If you can't fly, then run. If you can't run, then walk. If you can't walk, then crawl. But whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.". "Mindfulness". "Divine Mercy". "You Raise Me Up To More Than I Can Be".

 

Anna Staats, Director for Training Initiatives

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Anna Staats is our Director of Training Initiatives and Saturday Long Run leader. She enjoys exploring DC by foot, bike, or metro and loves to come up with new route ideas. She’s an RRCA-certified coach, two-time Marine Corps 50K champion, and can be reached at:anna.staats@dcroadrunners.org.
 

Raechel Bimmerle, Director for Training Programs

Raechel Bimmerle is the Director for Training Programs, contact her at:rae@dcroadrunners.org.

 

Shannon Smith, Director for Membership

Shannon Smith is our Director for Membership. Contact her at:shannon.smith@dcroadrunners.org.

 

Mari Diaz, Director for Community Outreach

mari diazMari Diaz is our Director for Community Outreach.

Mari started running in 2012. She was inspired by her younger brother who is an avid runner. After a 5K and a half marathon, she ran her first marathon in 2013. She has now run more than 10 marathons and 2 ultramarathons. She likes that running can take you places you wouldn't otherwise see. It also brings together people from different backgrounds. She has run and volunteered at DCRR events since 2016. As the Director of Community Outreach, she wants to encourage participation of runners of all levels.

Contact her at mari@dcroadrunners.org.

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Shannon Smith, Volunteer Coordinator

Shannon joined the DC Roadrunners during the pandemic, eager for both running and human company. She is a 3:16 marathoner and an enthusiastic hiker and photographer. She serves on the Board as Volunteer Coordinator. Contact her at shannon.smith@dcroadrunners.org. 

 

Upcoming Events

Age-Graded 4-Miler
Fri, Jul 4th, 2025, @7:00am
Bastille Day 5K
Mon, Jul 14th, 2025, @6:00pm
Bluemont 5K
Wed, Aug 13th, 2025, @6:00pm
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The DC Road Runners Club is a member of the Road Runners Club of America and is also affiliated with USA Track & Field. We provide a year-round schedule of running events that offer everyone a chance to participate regardless of age, gender, or athletic ability.