ABOUT WEST GEORGIA TRACK CLUB
The West Georgia Track Club was formed by a group of like-minded individuals with a passion for running. The mission of the West Georgia Track Club is to build community and promote, encourage, and foster a healthy lifestyle for runners. The West Georgia Track Club promotes community responsibility through volunteering throughout the year. We hold multiple weekly group runs and offer training as part of our membership.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dr Terie Smith-Phillips – President
“Dr. Terie” is an enthusiastic supporter of runners of all ages and abilities, has deep leadership experience, and ties to the local community. She has been an active part of the WGTC board for the past few years and has been co-leading Move It Monday. Her running career began with a Run for God group. She has run numerous 5Ks, 10Ks, and half marathons and is working towards her goal of running a half marathon in all 50 states. She takes inspiration from those around her in the running community and hopes to share some of that excitement and passion as well.
Marian Buzon – Vice President
Marian loves the outdoors and being active, so running just makes sense! A native of upstate New York, Marian ran cross country in high school and briefly in college. After a brief hiatus from competitive running, she joined a running club while in graduate school in Idaho that reignited her love for the sport and community. Living in the Pacific Northwest also introduced her to the humbling and rewarding aspects of trail running. Upon relocating to Carrollton in 2016, she sought out the West Georgia Track Club and has been an active member of the running community ever since. She enjoys running both competitively and socially, as well as cheering others on toward their own goals.
Maria Lundin – Secretary
Maria moved to Carrollton in 2018 after five years in New York and prior to that, over a decade in Atlanta. She started running cross country and track in high school in Louisiana and kept a “fair weather” running-as-exercise attitude on and off for the next twenty years. After an ankle injury in 2016, running became an important focus and Maria began a regular running routine to maintain strength and physical and mental health. Seeking community, accountability and support, she joined WGTC prior to the 2019 Carrollton Half Marathon. Not much of a racer before, Maria loves a race featuring beer, berries, ice cream, paint or other extras! She enjoys running with others or on her own, whether or not a race is on the horizon.
Amber Nixon - Marketing and Communications Director
Bio coming soon.
Susan Holland – Membership Director
Susan is a Carrollton native who now calls Bremen home. She ran cross country in elementary school but didn’t pick up running again until her mid 30s when her son’s Montessori school put on a local 5k. Her goal: to run the whole thing. She did it and has been running ever since! In addition to running and working out, Susan enjoys gardening, making jewelry, reading, desktop publishing, and spending time with her people and dogs. Susan lives with her husband (Joey) and son (Tyler, 14), and three dogs—Chipper, Phoebe, and Miles.
Jon Mancil – Treasurer
Jon, a native of West Georgia, began to run as a means to pass the time and improve health during the pandemic. He started with a daily step goal and realized that running would help him to finish faster. He found that he loved the challenge that running offered and that it would give him new ways to set and achieve goals. He ran his first 5K, the Turkey Trot, in November 2020 and has since ran a number of 5K and 10K races. He completed the first half with the Carrollton Half Marathon in 2021 and now makes it an annual tradition. Jon and his wife have been married since 1991 and have four adult children. He works in international sales supporting the pulp and paper industry.
Cindy Cain - Merchandise Manager
Cindy is proud to be a member of the West Georgia Track Club. She enjoys running and participating in races throughout the United States. She works in healthcare and running and walking is a great form of exercise but you also make friends for a lifetime and great memories. She looks forward to seeing everyone on the pavement and at social events!