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2018 Board of Directors
2026 Board of Directors
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Nick Lolli | PRESIDENT
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Andy Ia | VICE-PRESIDENT
Hello! Growing up I was never really a fan of running or any type of endurance sport; I spent my days in a wrestling room and at tournaments on the weekends. After college and while living in DC, I agreed to do the Navy-Air Force half marathon then followed that up with a trail marathon in 2017. I caught the triathlon bug while training for that marathon and decided that Santa Cruz 70.3 would be a good fit. Despite almost turning around and calling it a day after the first 100 meters, I finished the race and immediately signed up for Santa Rosa 70.3 in 2019. Fast forward to 2021, I moved to San Francisco and joined GGTC right away. I had just signed up for Ironman Lake Placid and thought joining a club would be a great way to meet people and improve my training. I can honestly say that joining GGTC has been one of the best decisions I’ve made since moving here. I’ve discovered an amazing community, met so many great friends, improved in all 3 disciplines, completed my first Ironman, and most importantly realized my love for the sport! Looking forward to all of the GGTC events and hanging out with fellow members in 2026! |
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DANIEL OBERKIRCH | SECRETARY
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KAREEM HALABI | TREASURER
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MELENA MENDIVE | SWIM DIRECTOR
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NICK CRISPIE | BIKE DIRECTOR
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BLAKE OLSON | SPONSORSHIP DIRECTOR
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DOUG HEYMANN | COMMUNITY DIRECTOR bio coming soon! |
MARY DAY | GEAR DIRECTOR
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Molly Bamberger | SOCIAL DIRECTOR
At the start of 2020, I quite literally couldn’t run a full block without stopping. When the pandemic hit, I googled “can’t run want to run” and decided to give sports a go. Running quickly became an addiction, and I picked up biking a year later (it’s really hard not to in this city). Then on Presidents’ Day 2023, I accidentally showed up for a cancelled Fatcake ride. Only one other person arrived (s/o Leah!) and, after declaring “two people makes a group ride,” she spent the rest of the morning convincing me I could do a triathlon. Enter: GGTC! I joined this stellar organization in July 2023, and my 2.5 years in this club have been full of countless adventures with people I now can’t imagine my life without. GGTC’s community is insanely encouraging, supportive, and inspiring. I'm so excited to be your Social Director this year to continue building the welcoming environment I’ve been lucky enough to feel in this club. When I'm not with GGTC, I'm probably at Muttville, book club, Third Wheel Coffee, or bopping around somewhere else in the city. Please always feel free to come up, say hello, and share your ideas for our next great social event! Triathlon has taught me that it’s never too late to try new things - can’t wait to keep that theme rolling with you all in 2026 :) |
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Bryan Steele | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
I grew up in California (San Jose) where I swam competitively for many years. Recently I caught the triathlon bug after watching my friend train for Ironman Oklahoma City in 2021. I joined GGTC shortly after and competed in my first triathlon with the spring Oly program (Napa). Then my second (Half Moon Bay). And my third (Alcatraz). And my first 70.3 (Santa Cruz). And my first marathon (CIM). So yes, by "caught the triathlon bug" I meant "grew hopelessly addicted." Triathlon is a wonderful sport(s), and GGTC is an amazing community of kind, motivating, Lycra-wearing people. I can't wait to get to know you as we train for another 70.3, or my first full Ironman (Ironman California), and hopefully a shot at world champs down the road. As your communications director I manage the weekly newsletter and social media accounts among other things. I'm always looking for new content ideas and fun ways to share all the amazing stories from this club, so please don't hesitate to hit me up with your suggestions! |
AMANDA STANSELL | MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
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JASON MA | WEB DIRECTOR
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CRAIG MACLELLAN | EX-OFFICIO
I moved to San Francisco in January 2018 as a keen cyclist and an OK-runner. I joined GGTC for two reasons – to find something to focus my efforts on outside of work and to meet people in the Bay Area (making new friends in your 30s is HARD!). Joining GGTC is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I feel in the best shape ever and have made a fantastic group of friends. When I’m not swimming, cycling or running, I'm a brewer at Barebottle Brewing. If I’m not there, I can be found cultivating my Scotch Whisky collection, filling our "salad drawer" with beers, or sampling the best food and drink in the Bay Area with my husband (and GGTC Ex Officio), Brett. This year, I'll be captaining the OLY program and doing a race I never thought I'd do - Escape from Alcatraz! |
Golden Gate Triathlon Club is a 501(c)7 non-profit organization. |