Board of Directors

Erich joined DC Front Runners in June 2010 shortly after moving to the area for work. Over the past fourteen years, he has become a better runner than he ever thought possible, having completed thirteen marathons (six of which were Boston qualifying times), over thirty half-marathons, and seven Ragnar Relays, and has made lifelong friends through the club. Now, after serving as a Race Co-Director on the Board, a volunteer coordinator for the Pride 5K, and a co-coach for the spring track program, he aims to give back to DC Front Runners by serving as the Coordinator. He hopes to lead a thriving and supportive running community in which LGBTQ+ runners and walkers can connect with each other, learn more about the sport, improve as athletes, and also form strong, long-term friendships.

Kevin Lorei got hooked on running in college, a sport easy enough to do just about anytime, anywhere.  He went on to be a founding member of Pittsburgh Frontrunners and eventually moved to DC where he has been with DC Front Runners ever since.   Early on he served as newsletter editor and organized the club's annual Williamsburg Half Marathon trip for over ten years.  He has since transitioned to walking, keeping it up at least 4 days per week.

Brad joined DC Front Runners in fall of 2017 after checking out their booth at the Capital Pride Festival. Brad is so grateful to DCFR for giving him a community of friends and introducing him to a type of exercise he really enjoys. Brad has previously served on the board as the social media coordinator for two years. Brad is looking forward to supporting DCFR by managing the club’s finances. Outside of DCFR, Brad is a data scientist for a government contractor.

Gwen joined DCFR in October 2021 to help her keep a running routine, and quickly learned that with this group, she's capable of running farther and faster than she thought possible. The community of support and friendship within DCFR is what makes the club special, and she will continue to build that community as outreach coordinator this year, working with the whole board to bring long-time members back together and welcome in new members. She wants to emphasize inclusivity and DCFR's options for all levels of running experience.

Josh moved to Maryland in 2018 from the Midwest where he grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and lived in South Bend, Indiana for a few years. He started running in 2010 and was inspired by runners in a South Bend run group to run 5Ks, 10Ks, half-marathons, and 25Ks. Over time, he progressed to marathons. He found that running groups were a great motivator to set running goals and to pick up tips on how to successfully complete 26.2 miles. Josh joined DC Front Runners in February 2020 for inspiration to get out and maintain his run streak. DC Front Runners has been a great motivation to Josh to sign up for races and marathons. He’s enjoyed running with the DCFR and meeting new people. Josh says, “It is a great way of getting in training miles for my upcoming marathon.” He has a goal of completing a marathon in each U.S. state. He enjoys participating in road races, and says they serve as inspiration to get in training miles. As DCFR Race Director, he would encourage members to sign up for races, set goals, and experience the excitement of participating in a road race.

I'm excited and honored to co-lead our intra-club race circuit. I’ve been racing competitively for more than two years, but I originally joined Front Runners simply to meet new people. What I have found was a community that has become an essential and joyful part of my life. My goal on the board is to help our club grow, welcome new members, and share the camaraderie, pride, and connection that Front Runners has brought to me.

Lucjan joined DC Front Runners in early 2024 as a way to improve their running ability and meet new friends. Having moved around the country a lot prior to living in DC, this group created stability and community for them, helping to allow DC to feel like home. Their running speed and distance significantly increased thanks to weekly runs, races, and track workouts. Now, they are excited for the opportunity to give back and serve on the board as Outreach Coordinator. Professionally, Lucjan works at an architecture firm focused on historic preservation and adaptive reuse of DC’s most iconic landmarks, such as the National Air & Space Museum and the Library of Congress.

Lee has been an avid runner for about a decade, and joined DC Front Runners 2 years ago to improve his speed, keep him accountable, and make some friends! He volunteered on the pride committee last year, and is excited to support outreach in 2024 and 2025. Lee has run four marathons, works professionally in HIV and harm reduction advocacy, and is a proud member of the FR hill repeat secret club.