Board of Directors
Tim Funk, President
As president, Tim is involved with everything the Club does, and is constantly looking for ways to improve experiences for DRC members and find ways to impact our community. He is also the race director for the Vallecito Lake Heavy Half Marathon, and was formerly the DRC Group Run Coordinator. He spends as much time as possible running the trails in and near Durango with the First Lady, his many friends in the Club, and occasionally his old mutt Luna (when she’s up for it). Tim works as a transportation planner and is passionate about improving and expanding active transportation options in Southwest Colorado. He is also the proud father of a college graduate from CU-Denver that now works in a genetics lab at the CU-Anschutz Medical Campus.
Matthew Krichman, VP & Race Coordinator
Race director for the Thirsty 13 Half Marathon, Turkey Trot, Mountain Marmot, and Uncle Clyde’s Run & Slide. Matthew is also involved in all of the the DRC races he does not direct and handles much of the behind-the-scenes operations of the Club. Quintessential back-of-the-pack runner and poster child for the phrase “Because they told me there’d be beer at the finish line.” Proud father and dog lover.
Bill Benac, Treasurer
Bill came to Durango in 2015, discovered the DRC, then couldn't help but switch his primary allegiance from biking to running. He wants to get to know you, preferably while moving at an easy pace on a high country trail. Bill has performed in the Metropolitan Opera, been woken up by armed soldiers or police in at least three countries, had the host of Jeopardy to his home for dinner, and run a hundred miles.
Liz Haubert, Communications Director
Liz stays on top of the weekly newsletter, website updates, and social media! A transplant from the Midwest, Liz moved to Durango in 2018 but didn’t discover her love for running until 2020 - and she is so grateful to be more involved in the community that has helped her grow her passion for ultra distances and helped her find so many strong friendships.
Stephanie Barnett, Events Coordinator
Stephanie has lived in CO since she was 5 years old, growing up in Evergreen, CO. She graduated from FLC in 2004 with a marketing degree, and returned to Durango in 2017 with her husband and kids. Trail running is her favorite, with Perins Peak and Gudy’s being her ultimate in-town trail destinations. She loves to make a spicy green chile, soak in the hot tub, and bring together friends and running whenever possible.
Matt Griffis, Pub Run Coordinator, Equipment Manager
Matt leads the Winter Pub Runs and manages the Club’s extensive race equipment storage locker. He runs to keep in shape so he can climb mountains and prefers running with others to running alone. Matt has lived in Durango since 2011 and works in land and wildlife conservation on 5 continents.
Anya Kuznetsova, Community Partnerships Coordinator
Anya arranges joint club events with our fellow Durango organizations and makes sure we have the most appealing discounts from businesses in town. Anya only moved to Durango in 2022 from somewhere way less exciting, and originally hails all the way from middle-of-nowhere Russia. Anya loves coffee, dogs, and Duke basketball. Meet Anya at the back of the pack at a Wednesday run or at a pub trivia in town!
Kian Hartley, Group Run Coordinator
Kian is the leader of Wednesday night trail runs and Saturday long runs. He is also the keeper of the coveted DRC beer cooler! Kian moved to Durango in the summer of 2022 and quickly fell in love with Durango and the Southwest. A life long runner and extrovert, Kian began the occasional run with his Mom in primary school, eventually leading to a successful high school and college career and the completion of his first hundred miler. You can find Kian at every Wednesday night event where he is more than happy to carry on a conversation, at any given pace, and share in a cold one after. Happy trails!
CONTACT THE BOARD
Contact the Durango Running Club Board of Directors by emailing durangorunningclub@gmail.com.
Club Bylaws
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Financial Summary
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Meeting Minutes
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