Club Officers - Rocky Mountain Tri Club

Rocky Mountain Triclub 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 joined RMTC in 2019 from a football background, swim and bike were new to me. I did my first sprint triathlon back home in England at Blenheim Palace in 2008. 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. The club has introduced me to some great friends and lovely people. I’ve also learned so much and raised my levels beyond my beliefs. Very excited for the fun and challenges the board position brings.

J’ne Day-Lucore

Vice President

J’ne Day-Lucore

J’ne has been active as an RMTC Volunteer Coach and Board Officer 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. In addition to one-on-one coaching, she offers free group swim, bike and trail/snowshoe runs to supplement the group workouts offered by RMTC.

Charley Perez

Lead Coach

Charley Perez

In 2001, Charley began coaching triathlon for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Team in Training. In 2003, he and many of the Team in Training athletes started the Rocky Mountain Triathlon Club. Charley was the first President for the club and took on the role of Lead Coach. Since 2003, Charley has continued on the board in the role of Lead Coach. Although Charley has retired from coaching individual athletes, as the club’s lead coach, he often leads weekly workouts, continues to recruit qualified coaches to lead workouts, sets up the weekly workout schedule, helps to plan training camps, and other coaching related activities for club members.

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.

Liz Birthright

Communications Officer

Liz Birthright

Liz has been a triathlete for over twenty years and is a longtime member of RMTC. She was a competitive collegiate rower and upon moving to Denver in her twenties, she sought out an athletic social organization; RMTC fit that bill in spades. Liz has made several wonderful friends through the club over the years, and even met her husband in the swimming pool at one of the group swim workouts! Since then, they have been doing local and national triathlons together. Liz completed her first 70.3 in July 2023 and found that to be her favorite distance, so she’s working toward completing another 70.3 in 2024. When Liz is not training, she works as a Coach for WeightWatchers and is a volunteer mentor for high school students in Denver Public Schools.

Matt Steinberg

Sponsorship Officer

Matt Steinberg

I am originally from the NY/CT area and I got hooked on the endurance / fitness lifestyle, as soon as I moved to Colorado many moons ago. I love the triathlon world. Its 3 disciplines lead to a varied fitness routine that never gets boring. I mostly run and swim but hope to pick up more cycling in 2023. I also enjoy combining it with my love for travel and adventure. I am excited to be the sponsorship officer for RMTC in 2023 and bringing new and exciting partners to our club. On a professional level, I have worked in sponsorship sales for Rock n Roll Marathon Series and Ragnar Relays. Look forward to a great 2023 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 briefly held former officer position and continue making friends!

Patrick Birthright

Programs Officer

Patrick Birthright

Patrick is from Indianapolis and moved to Denver in 2005. He has raced triathlons since 2008 and been a member of RMTC for nearly as long. His first race was an Xterra off-road triathlon, and then he borrowed a road bike to try out a regular Olympic distance triathlon. While he was out on the bike course during that race, it was cancelled due to lightning, and he returned to transition with hypothermia. This didn’t deter him from the sport, he’s been competing in sprints, Olympic, and 70.3s ever since. He’s been an active member of RMTC for over 15 years and has really enjoyed training, racing, and finding random useful items while on club rides. Outside of triathlon, he works in supply chain for Centura/Common Spirit. He also enjoys watching motorsport, mountain biking, and being a great Doberman Dad.

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.

Russ Bryant

Major Events Officer

Russ Bryant

Russ went to Mullen High School in Denver, then got his BS in Entrepreneurship at Reinhardt University in Waleska, Georgia. He is the CEO of TGUC Financial, an online FinTech lending platform. Russell also is the founder of The Go Urban Foundation, a charitable non-profit foundation he established focused on helping underserved communities. Russ grew up playing basketball, lifting weights and even tried boxing! He discovered triathlon through his wife, Brandy who expressed interest in giving triathlon a try. He fell in love with the sport and has completed 9 races in his first 2 years of competing. He is hoping to complete his first full Ironman in 2024. He looks forward to working with the board and membership in planning for the major club events including the Spring kickoff, RMTC triathlon training camps and the 2024 Holiday Party.

Ashley Biernacki

Social Officer

Ashley Biernacki

Ashley has been a member of RMTC for almost two years. She is relatively new to Triathlons, having competed in two Olympic races. In 2024, she plans to take the plunge into Ironman territory! Growing up she was always playing some type of sport (basketball, softball, golf, etc.) and that has carried on to today. She still enjoys competing and training. Outside of Triathlon you can find Ashley practicing yoga, visiting local coffee shops, and skiing.

RMTC has been a fantastic source of community and fitness since Ashley moved to Denver in 2021. She is excited about the prospect of meeting more club members and creating spaces for fellowship as your Social Director.

Nadia Patry

Social Media Officer

Nadia Patry

Nadia was born and raised in Pennsylvania, did her undergrad at DeSales University in Political Science Communications and Spanish, then attended Cornell for MPA in Government, Politics and Policy / Economic Development. She swam in high school, competed in track/field in HS and college and held college records in javelin and indoor 4 x 200m relay. Nadia made the transition to distance running in 2007 out of necessity: as a poor graduate student during a summer of research, she found that running everywhere could save money at a time when gas prices were at an all-time high. She has raced all distances from 5k to marathon, including the Boston marathon w multiple Boston Qualifying races. In 2018, a friend convinced her to try triathlon, and Nadia’s been in love with it ever since. She’s completed triathlons at all distances, most recently her first Ironman – Ironman California in 2022. Nadia also loves downhill skiing, XC skiing, snowshoeing and all other outdoor activities. Nadia is a Managing Director in an Economic Development Consulting practice, married to her grad school sweetheart, Dan, and mom to Anna (age 8) and Bennett (age 6). Her use of social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram and frequent Strava activity have prepared her for a role as Social Media Officer.

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