2025 Rocky Mountain Triathlon Club Officers
RMTC is lucky to have an awesome and passionate group of triathletes volunteer their time to run our organization. Each one has a unique skill that adds to our club’s operations and success. Check out our board members’ bios below!
David Rhodes
President
David Rhodes
I did my first sprint triathlon back in England at Blenheim Palace in 2008, at this point I was new to swimming and cycling, but i was instantly hooked. It was only when I moved to the US that I decided I would complete an Ironman which I did at Boulder IM in 2019. I joined the club that year which introduced me to some lovely people, a great community and training that raised my levels beyond my own beliefs. I love the clubs ethos and I’m excited to help continue the fun and great team spirit.
J’ne Day-Lucore
Vice President
J’ne Day-Lucore
J’ne has been active in RMTC as a Volunteer Coach and member of the Board since 2017. She was a sponsored trail and marathon runner for 15 years until she figured out that cross training was a much healthier (and fun!) alternative. She did her first triathlon in 2008 and has never looked back! She loves to compete so you will find her racing in most of the local triathlons. She has also completed 4 full Ironman races and dozens of 70.3 races across the US and Canada. She is a USAT certified coach and certified yoga instructor. Through her own company, JDL Coaching, she provides individualized coaching for triathletes and runners. She coaches twice weekly virtual trainer workouts for her athletes and RMTC members. She also enjoys leading weekend group RMTC bike rides with Charley.
Charley Perez
Lead Coach
Charley Perez
Charley Perez is one of the founding members of the Rocky Mountain Triathlon Club and was the first president of the club in 2003. As one of the active coaches for RMTC, he prepares and leads the weekly group workouts, providing guidance for all the participants. Charley has been coachingtriathletes since 2001. Although Charley has retired from coaching individual athletes, he remains in his same role with RMTC. Charley is available for consultation as you plan your triathlon racing season.
John Brannock
Treasurer
John Brannock
John has been doing triathlons since the mid-1990s and enjoys the sport. He entered his first triathlon after a rash of running injuries that hamper him today from long distance running. He is recently retired after a career in accounting and finance, primarily in aerospace, in both Colorado and the Washington, DC suburbs. He is enjoying his retirement and spending his time with his dog, traveling, cooking (his wife hates to cook), home projects, volunteering, learning Spanish and of course training for triathlons. He claims to be as busy now as when he was working but is having a lot more fun. John is looking forward to volunteering as the RMTC finance director if elected.
Liz Birthright
Communications Officer
Liz Birthright
I am very excited to give back to this club by serving as the Communications Officer for 2025. I’ve been a triathlete for over twenty years and a longtime member of RMTC for fifteen years. I was a competitive collegiate rower and when I moved to Denver in my early twenties, I sought out an athletic social organization; RMTC fit that bill in spades. I’ve made several wonderful friends through the club over the years, and even met my husband in the swimming pool at one of the group swim workouts! Since then, we’ve been doing local and national triathlons together, we both did Wisconsin IM 70.3 together this year! When I’m not training, I work as a coach and volunteer mentor for high school students in Denver Public Schools. I look forward to sharing my enthusiasm for RMTC with potential and existing members, and keeping everyone connected to the coaches, sponsors, and club events throughout 2025.
Matt Steinberg
Sponsorship Officer
Matt Steinberg
I am originally from the NY/CT area but I got hooked on the the endurance / fitness lifestyle as soon as I moved here. I love the triathlon world. Its 3 disciplines leads to a varied fitness routine that never gets boring. I also enjoy combining it with my love for travel and adventure. I am excited to be the sponsorship officer for RMTC again, bringing new and exciting partners to our club. Look forward to a great Triathlon Season!
Julia Keedy
Volunteer Officer
Julia Keedy
Julia joined RMTC in 2009 because her friends had already found this awesome club. Since then, she has made many new friends and had so much fun. While she only does an occasional triathlon these days, she still very much enjoys the workouts, activities, and camaraderie. Most of her races are on a gravel bike which is her newest hobby. If she misses a weekend RMTC ride, it’s most likely because she is visiting her 13 nieces and nephews. She is excited to return to her former officer position and continue making friends!
Patrick Birthright
Programs Officer
Patrick Birthright
I have raced triathlons since 2008 and been a member of RMTC for nearly as long. I started with an Xterra off-road triathlon, and then borrowed a road bike to try out a regular Olympic distance triathlon. While out on the bike course during that first Olympic, it was cancelled due to lightning, and I returned to transition with hypothermia. Even so, I love the sport and I’ve been competing in sprints, Olympic, and 70.3s ever since. I have really enjoyed training and racing with RMTC, and all the friendships I’ve made along the way. I look forward to putting together fun monthly programs and socials for the club in 2025.
Josh Southern
Technology Officer
Josh Southern
Josh did his first sprint triathlon in 2015, after virtually no physical activity for 15 years. Despite nearly drowning in the swim, burning all his matches on the bike, and limping through most of the run, he was hooked. Many years and dozens of races later (swimming, running, cycling, and triathlon), he’s still loving every minute of the tri lifestyle, training as often as possible with the awesome RMTC crew. His big goal right now is to qualify for and compete in the World Championships (Olympic Distance). He owns his own web design & development business and has two wonderful teenage kids.
Maigread Eichten
Major Events Officer
Maigread Eichten
Maigread has 25+ years as a VC-backed consumer focused CEO & Board Member working with founders and investors on a variety of CPG products including beverages, supplements, toys and most recently chocolate infused cannabis. She mentors CU Boulder students, and other young folks, leads the Harvard Alumni Colorado group and is on the board of the Wish for Wheels foundation. Maigread is relatively new to triathlons, starting this past year with sprint, Olympic and Aqua bike events. RMTC has been instrumental in her training but most importantly in building a fun and supportive community! Hoping to try a 70.3 in 2025 and engage with the board and membership on major club events.
Ashley Biernacki
Social Officer
Ashley Biernacki
Hi, I’m Ashley Biernacki, and I’ve been a proud member of RMTC for the past three years. It has provided me with an incredible sense of community and support, as I know it does for others. As your Social Director, I would love the opportunity to continue fostering connections and creating spaces where club members can come together and share in the triathlon journey. I’d be honored to be re-elected and continue building this amazing community with you.
Kabir Ghale
Social Media Officer
Kabir Ghale
Kabir is a passionate and dedicated triathlete who believes in the living for now. Kabir was born and raised in Nepal, who resides in Englewood, Colorado. Kabir has always had a curious mindset and an open attitude to trying new things. He is always recognized by his peers and colleagues for his zealous pursuit in all things and his nature to always show up with his best efforts through and through. Kabir is a Reverse Logistics Manager at Roka MultiSport. He has completed four 70.3 races and two Ironman races. Kabir also enjoys many other sports, Snowboarding, Skiing, Basketball, Tennis, Skating, Hiking, to name a few. As a true coloradan he has done 34 fourteeners so far. Kabir joined RMTC a year ago and has thoroughly enjoyed meeting all the inspirational people and is utterly grateful for the growth and motivation from the club.