Board Members
Amanda Guile-Hinman
President & Co-Executive Director
Mandy began volunteering with Reason to Run in 2018, became co-executive director in 2024, and joined the Board of Directors in 2025. Mandy's reason to run is "to have a healthy way to manage my stress, and to attempt to keep up with my family at races!"
Trisha Swanson
Vice President & Founder
Trisha started 10 years ago as the founder of Reason to Run and transitioned to a volunteer in 2024. Trisha's reason to run is twofold: “to spend uninterrupted running time with family and friends and to relish in the post-run feeling of 'good tired'.”
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Jenny Tomka
Co-Executive Director
Jenny has volunteered with Reason to Run since 2018 and became Co-Executive Director in 2024. Jenny's reason to run: "It is time all to myself. During my run, I am not responsible for anyone or anything - just me. It is a time to think about everything or nothing at all and finish with a clear mind."
Dave Guile
Treasurer
Dave joined the Reason to Run Board of Directors in 2025. Dave’s reason to run: “my reasons to run are physical, mental and emotional. Staying in shape, reducing stress and being with others. It also allows me to set goals which I sometimes make and sometimes not, but I like the challenge.”
Susan Shirey
Secretary
Susan joined the Reason to Run Board of Directors in 2025. While not a runner, Susan's reason to support Reason to Run is to ensure participants have a supportive community structure to continue their healthy journey once released from Coffee Creek Correctional Facility.