Board members are selected from the membership. Invitations are typically made by the board as vacancies occur. Directors set policy, oversee finances, and provide direction to the KTC staff. Throughout their tenure, Directors may serve on committees tasked to recommend special initiatives to the full board. Directors are expected to attend a minimum of nine (of twelve total) monthly meetings each year. Candidates must be active members in good standing and must have agreed to accept the responsibilities of the office.
The board currently meets on the 4th Monday of each month at 6:00 pm. All meetings are open, and all members are invited to attend. Meetings are currently held at The Casual Pint Northshore (2045 Thunderhead Road, Knoxville).
Those interested in becoming a board member should see the information below and contact [email protected] before October 1, 2025.
2025 Officers
Zane Hagy
Knoxville Track Club President
Employer: z11 communications
Avid runner since 2002.
Horror movie aficionado.
Vegetarian.
Fascinated by cats.
Conspiracy theorist.
Other involvement in KTC: Co-founder of Knoxville Marathon, Past President, serves on marathon committee.
Karla Gander
Knoxville Track Club Vice President
Employer: Trust Company
Years in KTC: 8
Current president of Back of the Pack Elite running club. Lover of biscuits. Usually seen running with a large black dog.
Other involvement in KTC: Hard Knox Pizza Dogwood Classic 5K Race Director, Road Race Committee member, trained with RunKnox for several years, frequent volunteer.
Angel Norman
Knoxville Track Club Treasurer
Employer: University of Tennesse – Haslam College of Business
Years in KTC: 5
Other Involvement in KTC: Enjoyed running off-and-on since college but did not become hooked on the sport until 2017. Joined KTC in 2018 to run local race events and started training with Knoxville Endurance in 2019. New board member beginning tenure in 2023 and looking forward to serving the club members and board.
Jennifer Moore
Knoxville Track Club Secretary
Employer: Blount County Schools
Years in KTC: 10
Currently maintaining three streaks– at least one race per month since CHKM 5K in 2010, a half marathon or farther per month since July 2020, and at least a mile per day since March 13, 2020.
Other KTC involvement: frequent race volunteer. If you’ve raced with KTC in the past four years, chances are I’ve handed you a bib!
Board of Directors
Amber Lynn Carroll
Amber began her career working as a sports broadcast journalist and stands with years of experience as an award-winning anchor and field reporter.
Her passion for storytelling brought her to life coaching, where she helps others discover their life stories.
Another deeply personal and core aspect of Amber’s story is the non-profit organization she and her husband, alongside her parents, created in memory of her brother, Jake, who lost his life to suicide. After experiencing that tragic loss, Amber became a mental health awareness and suicide prevention advocate. Her non-profit, We Are Team Jake, focuses on telling her brother’s story as a way to end the stigma and empower others who are struggling to give voice to their pain and to know they are not alone.
She was a 40 Under 40 Recipient as a University of Tennessee Alumni and currently stands as the host of Living East Tennessee- a lifestyle show in Knoxville!
Amber is an avid runner, and always looking for the next race!
C. John Chavis, Jr.
Years in KTC: 3
Active KTC Member, an attorney, director of the Pathways 5k (for the Tennessee Children’s Home) for three years, board member of the Knoxville Christian School, trains with Knoxville Endurance and runs for Runner’s Market team, and has been a sponsor for local races.
Brandon Collier
Employer: Y-12 National Security Complex
A Half Marathon Junkie since 2015 and a devoted running shoe enthusiast, Brandon Collier is an active member of the Y-12 running community. Passionate about fostering a love for the sport, he is dedicated to growing the running community one new runner at a time.
Tina Fickey
Years in KTC: 20+
Involvement: Longtime member of KTC. Love running races from the 5k, 10k to the half marathon (local and out of state) and seeing everyone out of the courses. New Board member beginning 2025 and looking forward to working and serving the club and Board.
David Hinkle
Employer: The Outlet Resource Group (TORG)
Endurance Athlete competing in many KTC races; Ran the Boston Marathon in 2019. Also regularly competing in local Triathlons as well as Ironman 70.3 races.
Years in KTC: 10+
Other Involvement in KTC: Chair of Long Term KTC Project Committee
Melissa Kanipe
Employer- Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union
KTC Involvement- Strawberry Plains Race Director, Road Race Commitee, Frequent Volunteer
USAT Certified Race Director, SafeSport Certification
Coached by Lana Burl-LB Endurance Lab
I love race day! You can find me just about anywhere. Throw me where you need me and let’s all have fun.
Jennifer Moore
Employer: Blount County Schools
Years in KTC: 10
Currently maintaining three streaks– at least one race per month since CHKM 5K in 2010, a half marathon or farther per month since July 2020, and at least a mile per day since March 13, 2020.
Other KTC involvement: frequent race volunteer. If you’ve raced with KTC in the past four years, chances are I’ve handed you a bib!
Samanta Pulido
Employer: Green Meadows Partners, Inc.
Years in KTC: Active member since 2021
Other involvement in KTC: Participates in races and club events throughout the year. Runs with the C. John Run KTC Racing Team. Enjoys competing in races and looks forward to helping plan and support future events.
Additional background: Founding member of Green Meadows Partners, Inc., and serves on its Board of Directors. Dedicated endurance athlete, marathoner, and two-time Boston Qualifier. Bilingual co-founder of Run Like a Latina, an initiative that encourages and supports the Latino community in embracing the sport. Samanta has called Knoxville home for 15 years and is passionate about the way running builds community, purpose, and connection.
She is proud to serve on the KTC Board and help strengthen a running community where every athlete feels inspired, supported, and excited to belong.
