Board of Directors

Jay joined the walking group in November 2020. Meeting other walkers was the first social outlet he experienced since moving back to the U.S. after having lived for more than 25 years in Germany. He was inspired to see people start coming back to group events after so many months of isolation during the pandemic.

Not being much of a runner, Jay is grateful that DCFR also has a walking group. What surprises him most is when talking about the walking group in his other social circles, people say that they had no idea DCFR had a walking group! Jay hopes to raise awareness and spark more interest for those wishing to join.

In his short time being involved with the group, Jay has seen people join and then become enthused to start running. He enjoys being a part of a diverse group whose purpose is to help others keep fit, at any level of experience. Jay finds the walks an integral part of his life in DC. Participation in the walks is the gateway to making new friends and to be of service in other DCFR organized events.

Tim relocated to DC from Boston in January 2022 when his husband Ben started a new job here. Tim works remotely as the Controller at a Boston-based private equity firm. He is a CPA in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. As a newcomer, Tim joined DC Front Runners in February 2022 to pair running with the social aspect of the group. Tim originally started running in high school with the cross country team and has run recreationally since then. Since joining the group, he has enjoyed being introduced to new running routes and meeting members of the group. Tim looks forward to using his professional background in finance and accounting to serve the board in the Treasurer capacity.

Matt hails from the farmlands of north-central Pennsylvania and moved to northern Virginia in 2014. After running his first 5K in the area, the Arlington 9/11 5K, he found the group and was quickly welcomed with open arms. He joined to become a better runner and has run countless 5Ks and 10Ks, several half marathons, and his first full marathon with the encouragement and support from DCFR while building lifelong friendships. Matt returns to the DC Front Runners Board after serving as Secretary/Archivist from 2015-2018 and serving on the DC Front Runners Pride Run Foundation Board from 2018 to 2021. His goal on the DCFR board is to continue to provide a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for all members.

Jeremy has been a member of DC Front Runners since 2011 and served in several different roles including Membership Engagement, Co-Track Coach for the DC Front Runners Track Program, and most recently as Co-Race Director on the 2020-2021 Board.   Jeremy is excited to serve another term as Co-Race Director!   He looks forward to supporting and encouraging members with their races goals and overall experiences with the club.   Jeremy attends most weekly runs and enjoys meeting new members.   In his free time, Jeremy often travels and has run marathons in several different destinations.   

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.

Victor joined DC Front Runners in 2021. Ever since that first run, it's been a life changer! DCFR helped him get back to running more seriously. It also helped him find a new family of friends, all with different life stories, backgrounds, and interests. Victor discovered a safe place where he can be himself and this is exactly what he wants to help new runners feel and current members to remember. He’s looking forward to not only continuing the great work the Board has done but also adding to it with new ideas for runs and social events. Victor wants everybody to feel as happy and welcome as he does when they run with us!

Gwen says, “When I joined DC Front Runners in October 2021, I was hoping to get into a more regular running routine, but the community and friendship I found here quickly became as important as the exercise.” DCFR members showed Gwen a warm welcome from her very first day, and she wants to build on the work of past Women's Outreach Coordinators to make sure each new member feels that welcoming atmosphere.

Gwen also looks forward to working with other board members to organize social and running and walking events that bring members together and encourage women and enby participation in the club. One of her favorite things about DCFR is that runners and walkers of all levels are welcome. This is something she wants to emphasize for new and potential members, helping to bring in people who might not have tried DCFR otherwise.