Board of Directors
President - Rod Pennington
elected - 2014
bio - Hi! I’m Rod Pennington. I have operated a financial planning practice in SW Missouri for 43 years. I
have been a member or leader on several local area boards and an OMRR board member these past five
years. I have enjoyed getting to know the new runners and running with the “old” runners. These
years I have enjoyed being a part of a great network of likeminded runners to further the goals of the
Ozark Mountain Ridge Runners. Together we have established several partnerships with area and
national businesses to improve the quality of our events, increase contributions to our charity partners
and beneficiaries while providing additional value towards your membership.
elected - 2014
bio - Hi! I’m Rod Pennington. I have operated a financial planning practice in SW Missouri for 43 years. I
have been a member or leader on several local area boards and an OMRR board member these past five
years. I have enjoyed getting to know the new runners and running with the “old” runners. These
years I have enjoyed being a part of a great network of likeminded runners to further the goals of the
Ozark Mountain Ridge Runners. Together we have established several partnerships with area and
national businesses to improve the quality of our events, increase contributions to our charity partners
and beneficiaries while providing additional value towards your membership.
Vice President - John Everett
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Secretary - Kristine Bossert
elected - 2017, elected secretary 2018
bio - Kirk and I have been married since 1994 and have 3 children, 3 in-laws, and 6 grandchildren. We love to run, cycle, and travel! I started running in 2011 and quickly discovered I love long distance running and trail running. I’ve completed nine 50k’s, a few marathons, numerous timed races over 20 miles, and quite a few half marathons, which I typically use as training runs.
I am a retired Commercial Real Estate Appraiser, having owned and operated B.A.I. Appraisals for 20+ years. Presently, my son, Jamison Bossert, and daughter, Katelyn Barnett, are reviving B.A.I. so it will be a 2 generation family business!
It is a pleasure and honor to serve OMRR as Secretary of the Board.
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elected - 2017, elected secretary 2018
bio - Kirk and I have been married since 1994 and have 3 children, 3 in-laws, and 6 grandchildren. We love to run, cycle, and travel! I started running in 2011 and quickly discovered I love long distance running and trail running. I’ve completed nine 50k’s, a few marathons, numerous timed races over 20 miles, and quite a few half marathons, which I typically use as training runs.
I am a retired Commercial Real Estate Appraiser, having owned and operated B.A.I. Appraisals for 20+ years. Presently, my son, Jamison Bossert, and daughter, Katelyn Barnett, are reviving B.A.I. so it will be a 2 generation family business!
It is a pleasure and honor to serve OMRR as Secretary of the Board.
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Treasurer - Lalita Handwerker
elected - 2017 - 2018
bio - I have been running for decades but racing only since 2013. My first race was the Turkey Trot! I have done numerous half marathons and a dozen or so marathons including Boston 2018. I have done a handful of 50k and one 53k, my longest race distance. I'm not sure I want to go farther than that! My husband and I have a son who is almost 1 year old now and he is my little training partner as I push him in the stroller for most of my runs. I love seeing new runners get excited about racing!
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elected - 2017 - 2018
bio - I have been running for decades but racing only since 2013. My first race was the Turkey Trot! I have done numerous half marathons and a dozen or so marathons including Boston 2018. I have done a handful of 50k and one 53k, my longest race distance. I'm not sure I want to go farther than that! My husband and I have a son who is almost 1 year old now and he is my little training partner as I push him in the stroller for most of my runs. I love seeing new runners get excited about racing!
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Turkey Trot, ROTY, Triple Crown - Ron Boyer
elected - 2018
bio -I began my running career at age 65. My wife and I have made going to races our primary recreational activity for the past few years. We train hard, but have been rewarded with improved health and great friends in our running and racing community. Now I also enjoy training and racing with our grandchildren. I am honored to be a part of the 40-year tradition of OMRR.
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elected - 2018
bio -I began my running career at age 65. My wife and I have made going to races our primary recreational activity for the past few years. We train hard, but have been rewarded with improved health and great friends in our running and racing community. Now I also enjoy training and racing with our grandchildren. I am honored to be a part of the 40-year tradition of OMRR.
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Public Relations, Special Events, Bass Pro Training - Jeri Davis
elected - 2018
bio - Hi, I am Jeri Cha Cha Davis. I have been on the board since 2018. I am doing a 2 year term. I guess you already know that runners are the best, and OMRR rocks!
I am married with 2 grown kids. I have worked at Mercy as an Xray tech for the past 25 years.
I am truly thankful to just be out there running. Hopefully, I encourage someone along the way. Running has brought me many friends, and has taken me to some pretty cool places. Find a reason to run, besides yourself, and run for a cause. Those are my words of wisdom.
Happy running everyone. Feel free to connect with me on FB and IG.
elected - 2018
bio - Hi, I am Jeri Cha Cha Davis. I have been on the board since 2018. I am doing a 2 year term. I guess you already know that runners are the best, and OMRR rocks!
I am married with 2 grown kids. I have worked at Mercy as an Xray tech for the past 25 years.
I am truly thankful to just be out there running. Hopefully, I encourage someone along the way. Running has brought me many friends, and has taken me to some pretty cool places. Find a reason to run, besides yourself, and run for a cause. Those are my words of wisdom.
Happy running everyone. Feel free to connect with me on FB and IG.
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Running Briefs - Sandy Kieth
Elected - 2017 I think :) Bio- I'm old enough to remember Title 9 passing because our Home-Ec class got to sew the numbers on the women's basketball uniforms. After that, I went to college, worked through several careers, the latest of which is teaching at Ozark Middle School. I learn something at school every day! I can't get my retired Marine hubs to run with us because, well, he got paid for running for 20 years and somehow that was enough for him. I have two wonderful grown sons and a terrific life! I am so very thankful for the opportunity to run and have fun with all of you. Runners are the best folks I know because everyone cheers for everyone else, no matter how slow or fast. Connect FB |
Volunteers - Marc Stephens
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Sponsors - Sarah Waterman
elected - Jan 2019
bio -Hi there! I am native to this area and have been a part of OMRR for as long as I can remember (thanks mom and dad). I currently live outside of Springfield with my husband and our three fur babies: Eustace (dog), Theodore (cat), and Mags (cat). I am a Registered Dietitian and I love talking about the importance nutrition has on our performance. I began running at a young age, but I really fell in love with running my freshman year of college. Since then, I have been fortunate to run in many races, ranging in distances. The running community in Springfield is outstanding, it doesn’t matter where you are at in your health/running journey. There are always people there to support you along the way.
IG: Sarah Waterman, RDN, LD (@theplantladyyy) • Instagram photos and videos
FB: https://www.facebook.com/sarah.everett.549
Technology, Website - Alicia Adamson
elected - Jan 2019
bio - I have been running since 2004, in every distance up to a 50k and I have completed obstacle course and duathlon events. I am a retired personal trainer that now manufacturers health care products. You can find me out on the race course with my husband and two children.
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elected - Jan 2019
bio - I have been running since 2004, in every distance up to a 50k and I have completed obstacle course and duathlon events. I am a retired personal trainer that now manufacturers health care products. You can find me out on the race course with my husband and two children.
Connect on FB or IG
