FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Scott Keenan
Executive Director
(218) 727-0947
Grandma’s Marathon Hires Elite Runner, Kelly Keeler,
as Director of Event and Program Development
Duluth, MN: Grandma's Marathon – Duluth, Inc. is pleased to announce that
Kelly Keeler, one of the Minnesota’s top elite runners, has accepted the
position of Director of Event and Program Development. She will begin
working full-time for the organization in November.
Keeler is no stranger to Grandma's Marathon or the running world. She has
won the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon three times, and also set her
marathon personal best at the 1997 Grandma's with a time of 2:42:45. In
addition, Keeler competed in the 2000 USA Women’s Olympic Marathon trials
finishing 17th overall.
Professionally, Keeler has worked in the publishing and editing business
for nearly 20 years, and has extensive experience in special event
planning. In her new position, Keeler will be responsible for developing
new and existing Grandma's Marathon programs, coordinating registration for
all races, and creating and maintaining a new Grandma's Marathon
merchandise line. She will also assist with the production of all Grandma's
Marathon publications, and will work with the staff to plan and host
year-round events.
"We are extremely excited to welcome Kelly to our team. Her work experience
and insight into the running community will enhance our organization and
help us tailor our events and operations to meet the needs of our
participants even more," says Scott Keenan, executive director of Grandma's
Marathon.
The 30th anniversary celebration of Grandma's Marathon is on Saturday, June
17, 2006. For more information log on to www.grandmasmarathon.com.
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