Athletics: Road Runners' Club of America Names Becky Lambros as Executive Director

The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) has announced today that Becky Lambros of Eldersburg, MD has accepted the position of RRCA Executive Director. Lambros will assume her new role effective April 19th, 2004. The RRCA search committee recommended Lambros unanimously, and the RRCA Board approved the selection.

"In the position of Executive Director, Becky will manage all operations and organizational activities of the national office. At this very critical time for the RRCA, Becky's role is especially important. The months ahead include important discussions with the American Association of Running Clubs (AARC) and, simultaneously, the RRCA will be reinvigorating the organization, rebuilding the confidence of its clubs and members, and planning new program initiatives" said Bee Andrews, RRCA Board member and Board liaison with the search committee.

"I am very excited and honored to be part of the RRCA during this critical time. We have the unique opportunity to create a stronger, healthier RRCA that I hope will embrace the AARC leadership and clubs. Because of the dedication and talent of the people in both organizations, we have reached a crossroads that I am hopeful will result in a new, strong and unified RRCA. I am thrilled to be a part of the process and look forward to the challenge," said Lambros.

"Becky's enthusiasm, professionalism, experience and understanding of the past and current state of the RRCA make her well qualified to serve as the RRCA Executive Director. She brings to the RRCA a professional background that includes years of non-profit management experience and over a decade of service as the Volunteer Coordinator for the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10-Mile. She has also developed a solid reputation with many key individuals in the long distance running community," added Andrews.

Lambros replaces interim Executive Director, Ed Demoney, who chose not to seek the job. "We thank Ed for stepping in and supporting the RRCA at a most difficult time," said Andrews.

Said AARC President Jeff Darman, "I am extremely encouraged by the selection of Becky as RRCA Executive Director. The RRCA involved AARC in the selection process and this appointment is a real plus as the AARC Board evaluates and explores options on how the two organizations can work closer together and hopefully become one. Becky is the right person at the right time."