Club Officers - Rocky Mountain Tri Club

2026 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!

Liz Birthright

President

Liz Birthright

I am very excited to give back to this club by serving as President for 2026! I’ve been a triathlete for over twenty years and a longtime member of RMTC. I’ve made several wonderful friends through the club, and met my husband in the pool at an RMTC swim workout! Outside of training and racing, I work as a coach and am a volunteer mentor for DPS high school students. I have been the RMTC Communications officer for the past two years, and am excited to continue serving and sharing my enthusiasm for the club throughout 2026.

David Rhodes

Vice 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.

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.

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!

Naomi Azure

Volunteer Officer

Naomi Azure

Naomi is excited about the Volunteer Director position because she believes in the power of volunteers and would like to help the club grow. She joined RMTC 2 years ago when she moved to Denver from Bay Area, CA. RMTC helped her to find friends, workout partners and appreciates the support she has received from the volunteer coaches. She has completed a few triathlons, runs and swim events back in the bay area but she is aiming for ironman distance in the next year or two. She enjoys meeting new members, socializing and working out together.

Mary Bentsen

Programs Officer

Mary Bentsen

I started my triathlon journey in 2008 with a Sprint in Seattle. Swim team was my favorite activity growing up, and the love of triathlon runs in my family. I joined RMTC in 2014 looking for community and found so much more — Team in Training, my first 70.3 in Boulder, and friendships.

After an eight-year break from triathlon and time living in Illinois, I returned to my favorite state and rejoined RMTC last year. With the club’s support, I completed my first full distance Ironman in Arizona in 2024.

I’m an IT Program Director for a hospital system and it is an honor to be RMTC’s Programs Director!

Shadie (Shad) Andraos

Communications Officer

Shadie (Shad) Andraos

Shad is a relatively new (~3 years) member of RMTC, and has lived in Denver for the past seven years with his wife (Dana, also club member) and their cherished doodle Winnie. He completed his first 70.3 in Santa Cruz in Sep-2025 under the expert guidance of our very own Josh Southern. Broadly, Shad has completed several half marathons, sprint and olympic distance triathlons, and bike races ranging from double bypass to foco fondo on the gravel side. Professionally, he works at Google in Boulder as a Technology Operations Manager, and outside of fitness his hobbies are travel and more fitness. He has really enjoyed joining the RMTC community and gladly lends his experience in communications (both professional and non-profit) in the role of comms lead for the club.

Josh Southern

Technology Officer

Josh Southern

Josh did his first sprint triathlon in 2015, after virtually no physical activity for 10 years. Despite nearly drowning in the swim, riding way too hard on the bike, and limping through most of the run, he was hooked. Ten years (!) and many dozens of races later (including over 30 races in 2025), he’s still basically racing the same way 🤣. He loves every minute of the multi-sport lifestyle, training and racing as often as possible with the RMTC crew.

Josh has been a member of RMTC for 8 years, and an officer for 6. He owns & operates his own web development business and has two wonderful teenage/adult kids. He is also one of the RMTC volunteer coaches, and runs a triathlon coaching business – Paradigm Shift Coaching.

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. Currently she runs CareerExpedite.com helping College grads get a job and launch their career. 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 completed 3 triathlons and 2 half marathons in 2025.

Jonathan Curran

Social Officer

Jonathan Curran

Jonathan has been part of RMTC for the past three years and has completed three Ironman races, with Lake Placid being his favorite so far. He loves how the club brings together athletes who support each other, form real friendships, and never stop challenging themselves. When he’s not training or racing, you can usually find him playing volleyball or hanging out with his dog, Sadie. As Social Chair, Jonathan hopes to keep building that sense of connection and fun — both on and off the course.

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 Castle Rock, Colorado. Kabir has always had a curious mindset and an open attitude to trying new things. Kabir is a senior Analyst at ADT Security. He has completed numerous 70.3 races and three 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 two years ago and has thoroughly enjoyed meeting all the inspirational people and is utterly grateful for the growth and motivation from the club.

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