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
Amber Nixon – President
Amber Nixon was introduced to running through Gold’s Gym Douglasville Bootcamp experience where running was a core component. This was post children in an effort to get back to a level of fitness she preferred. At the suggestion of a fellow bootcamper, Amber signed up for a 5K and was hooked. The love of running grew from there where she shifted to BootCamp Challenge in Carrollton, was introduced to other local runners who met in the wee hours of the morning on Tuesday and Thursdays. From there she learned of the track club and SoleRoots Running Co. The friendships grew over the mileage and now Amber considers herself an experienced and disciplined runner with a passion for the running community of Carrollton and West Georgia.
Vacant – Vice President
This position is currently vacant.
Emily Phillippi – Membership Director
Emily started running in 2022 when a friend invited her for a run. After a couple months of training, she ran her first 5k and loved how the challenge fueled her passion for the sport. Emily would regularly run on the Greenbelt and in 2023 she ran into the West Georgia Track Club on their Thursday night group run. She was invited to join the club, and through the running community, has completed one 15k and several 10k and 5k races across Georgia and Alabama. She continues to run to maintain a healthy lifestyle, meet new people and explore new areas.
Jennifer Donald – Treasurer
Bio coming soon.
Susan Holland - Marketing and Communications 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, 15), and three dogs—Chipper, Phoebe, and Miles. Susan is certified as an RRCA L1 Running Coach.
Steve Edwards – Executive Administrator
Steve’s running journey started in 2005 with one mile walks after dinner with his wife, Vanessa, and children, Elizabeth and Kadwin. Steve started to add some three-mile morning runs. He discovered WGTC via Facebook, and joined Saturday morning runs. They then began to participate in 5K runs around the Carrollton community and found a shared community! Every mile brought new friends! In 2014, Steve and Vanessa ran the AJC Peachtree Road Race, sealing their passion for running! They quickly learned cotton is rotten and the right shoes are key! Since that day, Steve has participated in many 5K, 10K, and 20K events in the metro area and some destination races. He loves to challenge others with “I dare you to train for a half marathon and change your life!” Steve and Vanessa have been married for 30 years, have two adult children (Elizabeth Fowler and Kadwin Edwards), and are “Lolli and Pops” to 2 grandchildren (Julie and James).
Steve works in the healthcare field as a chaplain and continues to pursue running goals and achievements. Next on the agenda is a full marathon.
Carl Seggie - Merchandise Manager
What began as a goal to run a half marathon after a shoulder surgery has evolved into a way of life. Over the past year, he has actively participated in various running events, including multiple half marathons, 10K, and 5K races, finding himself drawn to the challenge and exhilaration they offer. Originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland, Carl has called the United States home since 2001. Growing up, he was always playing Football (soccer), representing his school at all levels as well as his local university. Over the last 15 years, Carl has transitioned into coaching and refereeing soccer, holding national certifications in both. He and his family have called West Georgia home since 2014.