Board of Directors

The Colorado Runners Association is exempt from state and federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as a public charity.

The Board of Director's are a group of passionate and dedicated runners or walkers who love to volunteer their time to inspire others to enjoy the sport and live a healthier lifestyle in Colorado.

The Board of Director's mission is to lead and inspire others to live a healthier lifestyle through running and walking while enjoying Colorado's open spaces and abundance of sunshine everyday.  We will bring a marketplace of running and walking resources to our members through our interactive and dynamic website.

The Board represents a broad spectrum of interests and individuals.  We are encouraging groups, clubs, companies and individuals to join us in expanding the sports and share its many benefits and joy with others.  By being comprised of a broad spectrum of interests, the Board seeks innovative ways to encourage others, promote those that already live this lifestyle and to share their resources.

We will serve to be a Foundation for schools, companies and civic organization when they seek to develop running and walking related fitness activities or events. 

All funds, collected by the Association, shall be devoted to promoting the sports of Running and Walking.  We will expand the experience of the sport to a larger audience and to become a resource for other Partners.

Our motto is RUN FREE to LIVE WELL.

Address:
Colorado Runners Association
P.O. Box 270099
Louisville, CO  80027


Stephan H. Andrade, Chairman and Co-Founder
Looking to merge his dedication and interest in running with his experience in business and civic organizations, Stephan has found his mission in helping organize and guide the Colorado Runners Association.  Having spent the last 30 years as a runner (a few marathons, great races around the state and as the Race Director of the Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half Marathon) Stephan has a deep interest in the sport and his home state.  Blending his work for the state, serving on the RTD board, the Mesa Verde Foundation and other nonprofit endeavors, he brings a unique set of talents and interests.  It is this confluence of mission and passion that gets him out every day to run and have some fun.

David Manthey, Secretary
David Manthey & his wife, Julie, founded Runner's Edge of the Rockies, training for runners and walkers.  His passion is providing novice and veteran endurance athletes alike with the knowledge, motivation, discipline and proven methodology to balance their training with life's many priorities.  David has an extensive business background, is an accomplished distance runner, an RRCA Certified Running Coach, and played & coached soccer and golf at a competitive level.  David is also an aspiring race director and brings his running and walking passion to the Colorado Runners Association and is committed to health and fitness.

M. Shannon Lunsford, CFP®, Treasurer
Shannon Lunsford is the owner of a local financial planning firm, Lunsford Financial Planning. His areas of expertise include helping others to save and plan for their life during retirement.  He is an avid runner who has completed 6 half-marathon races in the past 4 years and has also run in the last 8 BolderBoulder races. He brings his passion for finances and running to the Colorado Runners Association.

Barbara J. Stiehl, Executive Director and Co-Founder
As a passionate runner and executive leader for over 25 years in human resource leadership and operational management, Barbara creates an environment for dynamic people to execute on plan, inspires customer service, cultivates talent management and operationalizes strategy.  Barbara is excited to bring  you the Colorado Runners Association concept to reality for all people to enjoy living a healthier lifestyle while running free and living well in Colorado.  She is dedicated to this mission and passionate to bring the community together and celebrate the sports of running and walking.

Michelle Wolcott, MD, Board Member
Dr. Wolcott is an orthopaedic surgeon who is fellowship-trained in sports medicine. Her areas of expertise include the treatment of lower extremity injuries; issues related to women's sports medicine; and the care of the competitive and recreational athlete. She is an avid runner who has competed in two marathons and is training for her first triathlon. She also is actively involved in community education on injury prevention and proper training techniques. Dr. Wolcott is the author of a variety of articles and has co-authored a book on sports-related injuries.   Dr Wolcott is dedicated to guide the Colorado Runners Association with her medical background and passion for health and wellness.

Jim Lynch, Board Member
Over the past 12 years, running has been a staple in Jim's life.  As a marathoner, Jim is certified with the 50 State Marathon Club as completing a marathon in all 50 states.  In total Jim has completed 80 marathons, which includes Boston.  Jim truly believes his running accomplishments also apply to his personal life as a business owner and entrepreneur.  It's one in the same, drive and inner strength that gets you to the finish line in a race and in life.  Jim now especially enjoys encouraging the growth and accomplishments of others and is dedicated to give back to the sport of running.

Ed Riegert, Board Member 
Ed Reigert is the Event Manager for the Runners Roost in Denver.  Ed is also the Co-Site Director for the 2010-2011 C.H.S.A.A. Cross Country Championships held at the Arapahoe Country Fairgrounds.  He brings his experience to the Colorado running community from his mid-western roots in and around Chicago, Illinois.  Ed graduated from North Central College in 2001, where he earned 4 time All-American honors in Track & Field as a middle distance runner and was a member of two National Championship teams.   During all of his athletic endeavors, he paid his way by working for various Specialty Running stores  gaining a diverse level of experience and knowledge of the ins and outs of the running industry. 

Chris Casey, Board Member
Chris Casey has lived in Colorado since 1999.  She is co-owner of a product development company-J2C Products, LLC based in Louisville, and is an approved vendor for Whole Foods. She is also a member of a philanthropic organization (P.E.O.) that raises money for women's education, where she is currently on the Board of Trustees for the Marguerite Fund. She is an avid runner, having mostly run marathons and ½ marathons. Chris brings great enthusiasm to CRA and is excited about aligning herself with an organization dedicated to improving the health of the people of Colorado.

Lisa Johnson, Board Member
Lisa Johnson is the executive director of Girls on the Run of the Rockies, a non-profit organization that uses the power of running to change the way girls ages 8-14 see themselves and their opportunities.   Girls on the Run of the Rockies serves approximately 1,000 girls each year in the great Denver, Colorado Springs and Ft. Collins areas.  Lisa found the power of running in college and starting running marathons in Chicago where she lived and worked at the time.  Today, she lives in Denver with her husband and two children and wishes there was more time for marathons.   Her latest favorite run - around the block to Cranmer Park with her two kids and dogs in tow.


Rebecca Heaton, Advisory Board Member
Rebecca Heaton is the Editorial Director for Competitor Magazine and the local editor for Competitor Colorado (formerly Rocky Mountain Sports).  Rebecca describes her job as "playing" because she gets to try and write about individual participation sports, including running. A former cross-country runner in high school, Rebecca ran throughout college and beyond to train for Ultimate Frisbee. She has competed in numerous 5Ks and 10Ks and has her sights set on one day--within the next two years--running her first marathon.  Rebecca brings exceptional knowledge to the Colorado Runners Association along with her passion to live a healthier lifestyle.