Greenville Track Club-ELITE's Jason Weitzel and Jack Mastandrea both ran huge personal bests on Sunday morning in the California International Marathon in Sacramento, CA to qualify for the 2028 USA Olympic Team Marathon Trials.  

For more info and details please visit: www.gtc-elite.org

We are proud to announce our 2026 Greenville Track Club Officers and Board of Directors, effective as of January 1, 2026. 

We also wish to express our sincere appreciation to our current (2025) and past Officers and Board of Directors and volunteers. The Greenville Track Club is a volunteer organization and relies on volunteers to continue its mission of producing and promoting an annual schedule of events for running and fitness enthusiasts. 

In addition to producing multiple running events throughout the year, GTC continues to promote health and fitness through running with our Youth, Masters and ELITE programs. 

President Bill Keesling   [email protected]  
Vice President Ken Wempe [email protected]
Treasurer Lauren Starks [email protected]      
Secretary  Joy Bailey, [email protected]
Past President Jim Roberts  864-238-6850,
Strategic Planning   Mike Caldwell, 503-329-6453   
Founder & Community Development Director  Bill Keesling, [email protected]
Webmaster Mike Caldwell, [email protected]
Communications Camille Egbula [email protected]
Equipment Coordinator    Mark Sejman,  [email protected]          
Membership  Mark Sejman  [email protected]
Running Series Director    Bobby Richmond, [email protected] 
Youth Running Program Ashley Lavelle [email protected] 
Masters Running Program Joe Hammond & Ken Wempe
GTC ELITE Program Mike Caldwell
Volunteer Coordinator    (open)
At Large Director 1    Ashley Lavelle, [email protected]  
At Large Director 2    John Olson, [email protected]     
At Large Director 3    Ellen Abarotin, [email protected]
At Large Director 4    Joe Surber, [email protected]    
At Large Director 5    Joe Hammond, [email protected]
At Large Director 6    Bill Blask, [email protected]    
At Large Director 7    Sandi Hardaway, [email protected] 
At Large Director 8    Ruth Albright [email protected] 
At Large Director Emeritus 1 Lola Amcher, [email protected]
At Large Director Emeritus 2 Ed Boehmke

All Comers Track Meet Director(s)  June (Ian Whatley & Susan Heiser-Whatley) July (Jim Roberts, Gabe Unger and Michael Burchett)
Corporate Shield Director  Cherie McCain , [email protected]           
Greenville Journal Run Downtown Race Director John Hart, [email protected]
​GTC Southeastern Open/Masters Indoor Championships Meet Director Ed Boehmke
Green Valley Road Race Director  Michael Caputo, [email protected]   
Paris Mountain Road Race Director Matt Thomas [email protected] 
Paris Mountain Trail Run Race Director  Mike Burchett, [email protected]
Red,White & Blue Shoes 5k Director Mickey McCauley, [email protected]          
United Community Reedy River Run Director Mike Caldwell  503-329-6453   
SC Open & Masters Director Jim Roberts, 864-238-6850, [email protected]
Memorial Day Mile Director ​John Hart, [email protected]
Spinx Run Fest Race Director  Mike Schmitz,  [email protected]
Sunrise Run Race Director Tim Stewart, [email protected]
Santa Run Race Directors  Bill Blask & Jose Villa [email protected]
USA Track & Field Representative Mickey McCauley, [email protected]

November 4 - GTC November Meeting
Location – Coronitas Restaurant on 2119 Wade Hampton Blvd. in Greenville
6:00 pm 

Come out and join us for our November meeting. Besides the food offerings, we'll have a panel discussion regarding our past and future with club co-president and founder Bill Keesling along with Sandi Hardaway and GTC Hall of Fame members Jim Roberts and Mike Caldwell. 

​OFFICERS - President, Vice President, and Treasurer (2 year term)

Ideally, nominees will have been GTC members for a minimum of two (2) continuous years and have substantially volunteered for at least three (3) GTC events within the two (2) years prior.  In special cases, the Nominating Committee may waive the above requirements.

AT-LARGE BOARD of DIRECTORS (2 years)

Ideally, it is desirable that nominees will have been GTC members for a minimum of one (1) continuous year and have volunteered for at least two (2) GTC events within the last year. In special cases, the Nominating Committee may waive the above requirements. 

Currently the four (4) at-large board positions open for nomination are At-Large positions 1-4.

General Info & Requirements

If nominated, please be prepared to provide a summary of your volunteer involvement with the club. Confirmation may be required from fellow GTC race or event directors.

Except for emergencies or other unforeseen circumstances, board members should commit to attending at least 7 out of 11 GTC monthly board meetings and monthly club meetings, whenever possible.

Nominees should be willing to demonstrate their club commitment by wearing GTC apparel at club races and other events except when representing their organizations such as at GTC Corporate Shield races. 

For At-Large Positions, please identify which of the following age groups you'll be in as of the 1st of next year. The intent is to balance the membership on the board: Under 30, 31-45, 46-59 and 60 +. 

If you wish to nominate or re-nominate someone (including yourself), please click on the button below. 

Thank you for your interest and commitment in continuing to make the Greenville Track Club one of the best in the state.

Members of the Greenville Track Club were treated to a presentation by former GTC president and Clinical Psychologist Joe Hammond on Tuesday evening. Joe's entertaining and interactive presentation was on the topic of "The Joy of Running."