The RIA (Running Industry Association) voted for new members to the 2021 Board of Directors, adding five new directors to replace an equal number of departing directors.

Retail Seats
Daniel Greenhalgh, Skinny Raven
Ross Martinson – Philadelphia Runner
Trey Vernon – Manhattan Running Company

Brand Seat
Ted Goodlake –  On

Associate Seat
Scott Rakestraw – Upper Quadrant

The new group of Board members to be seated will join the following current board members that will continue through 2021, including:
Jeanie Beaver – West Stride
John Benedict – Playmakers
Kathy Dalby – Pacers
Ken Larsheid – Running Lab
Bob Kennedy – Athletic Annex
Dustin Pearce – Run Hub Northwest
Joe Toth – Saucony

The following current Board directors’ terms will expire at year-end: 

Retail Seats
Donny Forsyth, Charlotte Running Company
Nick Stanko, Ann Arbor Running Company
Christie Beth Adams, Fleet Feet Nashville

Brand Seat
Hugh Gaither, Feetures

Associate Seat
Jason Becker, RICS