The Fleet Feet Winston-Salem Crew....

 Rich Brandon, Manager
Rich comes to us from Philadelphia, PA where he founded, owned and operated two businesses before moving to Winston-Salem.  Before taking the leap to business ownership in 2004, Rich spent 6 successful years as a marketing manager in the logistics industry.  Don’t tell him this, but the Fleet Feet Sports staff secretly makes fun of his Philly vernacular (although they do like to hear him say “awesome”!)  Rich likes a good futomaki, cool autumn evenings and Tom & Jerry reruns.  

 Anna McAfee, Full-Time Sales Associate & Apparel Buying
Anna joined the staff in August 2009 and brought with her an extensive retail background from Banana Republic and Ann Taylor.  Along with her 15+ years experience in retail management and merchandising she leads an active life.  Her interests include photography, rock-climbing, sports and dance (her favorite).  She has performed with the Knoxville Ballet Company, the Pittsburgh Ballet Company, and the University of South Carolina Dance Team.  After college she coached a High School Dance Team in Pittsburgh, PA.  Anna loves to stay "movin' and groovin' ", and that's what brought her to Fleet Feet Sports.  Anna has lived in 7 states and 10 cities, but now she calls Winston-Salem home with her son, daughter, and 3 Beta fish. ( Joe, Sidney, and Crosby) Any avid ice hockey fans will know the last two fish names.  Which were proudly named by her son..... 

 Nancy Lacy, Full-time Sales Associate & All Star
Nancy Lacy joined us in August 2008 after 8 years in an internal medicine office.  She has been practicing power yoga with Deb Lazer since 2000 and is a dedicated walker; she credits those non-competitive activities for steering her away from the sedentary and chubby life for which she seemed destined.  She has never imagined herself running except in an emergency, so it was a real leap of faith for her to complete the Fleet Feet Sports 5K training program.  Nancy loves to read and listen to KEXP, and is grateful to plants when they grow in her garden.  She and her husband, Bill, have 2 sons and a golden retriever who loves Balega socks.  

 Stacie Battjes, Training Program Coach & Motivator
Stacie joins us after moving to Winston-Salem in the Fall of 2006 from Midland, Michigan. Stacie has a strong background in competing and coaching. She ran track and cross country at Central Michigan University where she graduated with a degree in Sports Management and a minor in Athletic Coaching. She has spent 5 years coaching high school track and field, and has volunteered as a coach for Girls on the Run since moving to North Carolina. Stacie is also a Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor who loves to share her passion for running and fitness with beginners and veterans alike. Stacie’s free time is spent with the two loves in her life: her husband Dan and their canine child, Haley.

Chris Loignon, Full-time Sales Associate and Events Coordinator
Chris is a graduate of East Carolina University with a Bachelors and a Masters in Exercise and Sport Science.  He spent the last 3 years working in the sports industry and decided to take his life in a new direction where he could help people bring out the best in themselves by staying active and living healthy lifestyles.  Chris enjoys circuit training, running, playing soccer, golf, peanut butter, and Philadelphia sports.  He lives in Winston-Salem with his beautiful wife and best friend Kendra and two Boxers, Gracie who loves long runs and Ozzie who walks at his own pace.

Mike Huddleston, Full-time Sales Associate
Mike joined us in September of 2011. Mike is born and raised in Winston-Salem. He attended UNC-Charlotte and WFU receiving his Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and his MBA. Mike completed his first sprint trialthon in 2006 and was hooked. In 2007, he finished his first Ironman in Florida.  Mike has now set a goal of completing one Ironman every year for as long as possible. In his spare time Mike enjoys hanging out with his wife and kids.

 Jeff Eckard, Inventory Specialist

Brooks Johnson: Part-time Sales Associate
Brooks is passionate about holistic health. Having been fortunate to be involved in athletics on every level as well as achieving a Masters of Divinity at Wake Forest University, Brooks is a believer in the mind/body connection. Brooks believes that challenging yourself physically, either on your own or among others, and challenging your mind through intentional and deep thought builds character and leads to enlightenment. Happiness begins by recognizing one's whole self and caring for it! Brooks cares for his body, mind and soul through his love of nature in which he and his wife Catherine love to camp, hike, kayak and travel. As well he loves to cycle, run, practice yoga and lift weights of various kinds like kettle bells. He, Catherine and their faithful dog Samantha look forward to sharing their love of nature and sport with their young daughter Clara Beth.

Heather Poindexter, Part-time Sales Associate
Heather joined the staff in August 2008 after graduating and returning home to Winston-Salem.  She played softball for Milligan College in Johnson City, Tennessee where she graduated with a bachelors degree in Human Performance and Exercise Science.  She is currently working to finish a second bachelors in Nursing and enjoys playing and coaching softball, running, and spending time with her family and friends and playing with her seven month old German Shepherd, Kai.
Karen Holbrook, Part-time Sales Associate
Karen joined the staff in winter 2011. She has a degree from Appalachian State University in Communications with a Journalism emphasis and minors in English and Recreation Management. She loves the mountains and outdoor activities such as cycling, mountain biking and snowboarding. She is currently pursing a second degree in Nursing and enjoys encouraging others in the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle through physical fitness. When her head isn't buried in nursing books she enjoys taking her schnauzer/lab mix Boone for a long hike or a swim.

 Adam Lavis, Part-time Sales Associate
Adam joined the staff in summer of 2011. He was born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and ran track and cross country throughout high school and briefly in college. Adam initially started running to lose weight and to live a healthier lifestyle, but then quickly fell in love with the sport.  It no longer became how many calories he was burning, but how far he could push myself.  He wanted to eat better, train smarter, and become faster and faster. Consequently, as a junior at Wake Forest Adam declared his major as Health and Exercise Science.  In the future he would like to become a nutritionist. Adam, also enjoys outside activities like hiking, camping, fishing but his most favorite thing to do is EAT!

Beth Vaughn: Part-time Sales Associate
Beth joined us in August of 2011. She is a NC native, growing up in Charlotte  however she is a mountain girl at heart. Beth received her BS in Environmental Biology from App. State. She and her husband moved to Winston-Salem in 2003 in order to be more centralized to their respective families. Fitness and athletics have always been a big part of Beth's life which is what lead her to become a circuit coach at Curves in Clemmons, NC. Beth and her husband also have a passion for music and are blessed to be able to lead the music ministry at Piedmont Triad Church. In her down time she enjoys visiting friends and family, hiking, camping and running with her 2 dogs, Cody and Rudy. 

 Sarah Westwood, POS Specialist
Sarah joined us in June 2011. She is originally from Whitehall, Pennsylvania, and moved here in 1998. She has an associate's degree in computer multimedia, and a bachelor's degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting from High Point University. She has been married to her loving husband Kevin since June, 2000, and they have two dogs, Astro and Ty. Sarah has done our Tri-101 training and our No Boundaries training with us. Sarah likes to spend her spare time knitting and spending time with her husband and dogs. 

Carleigh High, Part-time Sales Associate
Carleigh joined the staff in August 2011. Carleigh grew up in Winston-Salem and received her BS in Global Economics and Modern Languages from Georgia Tech. She is currently studying Exercise Science in preparing for her Master's Degree. Carleigh can never spend too much time outdoors and loves running, hiking, camping, kayaking and anything else that gets her to the mountains. Carleigh loves to travel and find new running routes.

 Karlyn Donohoe, Administrative Assistant
Karlyn began working for Keith and Emily several years ago...and after a brief detour, she returned to Fleet Feet where her OCD tendencies are encouraged and even celebrated.  From paperwork to storerooms, Karlyn loves to help keep things organized.  She also paints, runs marathons, and hangs out with her family here in Winston-Salem and New Jersey.

And coming back for the holidays and summer hours:

Thomas Willauer: Part-time Sales Associate
Thomas joined the staff in the summer of 2011. He will be a senior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a major in Exercise and Sports Science and a minor in Biology with hopes of pursuing a doctorate of Physical Therapy after undergrad. Thomas has been running for over 7 years and has completed 5 marathons (and is addicted with no signs of stopping). When not running, Thomas enjoys being outdoors with family and friends.

Tyler Wilkerson: Part-time Sales Associate
Tyler joined our staff at the start of the summer in 2011. She lives in Kernersville, NC, attends UNC at Chapel Hill, is a part of the NC Teaching Fellows Program and is also active in the greek system, making her a sorority sister to Emily Davis, a Zeta Tau Alpha alum. She plans to graduate in 2014 with a degree in Middle Grades Education, specializing in math and science. After years of playing competitive soccer at Twin City and East Forsyth High School, Tyler began her first experiences in triathlons in 2011. She enjoys running, cycling, kayaking, and spoiling her dog, Juno.