ABOUT WEST GEORGIA TRACK CLUB
The West Georgia Track Club was formed by a group of like-minded individuals with a passion for running. The mission of the West Georgia Track Club is to build community and promote, encourage, and foster a healthy lifestyle for runners. The West Georgia Track Club promotes community responsibility through volunteering throughout the year. We hold multiple weekly group runs and offer training as part of our membership.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dr Terie Smith-Phillips – President
“Dr. Terie” is an enthusiastic supporter of runners of all ages and abilities, has deep leadership experience, and ties to the local community. She has been an active part of the WGTC board for the past few years and has been co-leading Move It Monday. Her running career began with a Run for God group. She has run numerous 5Ks, 10Ks, and half marathons and is working towards her goal of running a half marathon in all 50 states. She takes inspiration from those around her in the running community and hopes to share some of that excitement and passion as well.
Marian Buzon – Vice President
Marian loves the outdoors and being active, so running just makes sense! A native of upstate New York, Marian ran cross country in high school and briefly in college. After a brief hiatus from competitive running, she joined a running club while in graduate school in Idaho that reignited her love for the sport and community. Living in the Pacific Northwest also introduced her to the humbling and rewarding aspects of trail running. Upon relocating to Carrollton in 2016, she sought out the West Georgia Track Club and has been an active member of the running community ever since. She enjoys running both competitively and socially, as well as cheering others on toward their own goals.
Maria Lundin – Executive Administrator
Maria moved to Carrollton in 2018 after five years in New York and prior to that, over a decade in Atlanta. She started running cross country and track in high school in Louisiana and kept a “fair weather” running-as-exercise attitude on and off for the next twenty years. After an ankle injury in 2016, running became an important focus and Maria began a regular running routine to maintain strength and physical and mental health. Seeking community, accountability and support, she joined WGTC prior to the 2019 Carrollton Half Marathon. Not much of a racer before, Maria loves a race featuring beer, berries, ice cream, paint or other extras! She enjoys running with others or on her own, whether or not a race is on the horizon.
Jon Mancil – Treasurer
Jon, a native of West Georgia, began to run as a means to pass the time and improve health during the pandemic. He started with a daily step goal and realized that running would help him to finish faster. He found that he loved the challenge that running offered and that it would give him new ways to set and achieve goals. He ran his first 5K, the Turkey Trot, in November 2020 and has since ran a number of 5K and 10K races. He completed the first half with the Carrollton Half Marathon in 2021 and now makes it an annual tradition. Jon and his wife have been married since 1991 and have four adult children. He works in international sales supporting the pulp and paper industry.
Amber Nixon - Marketing and Communications Director
Amber Nixon was introduced to running through Gold’s Gym Douglasville Bootcamp experience where running was a core component. This was post children in an effort to get back to a level of fitness she preferred. At the suggestion of a fellow bootcamper, Amber signed up for a 5K and was hooked. The love of running grew from there where she shifted to BootCamp Challenge in Carrollton, was introduced to other local runners who met in the wee hours of the morning on Tuesday and Thursdays. From there she learned of the track club and SoleRoots Running Co. The friendships grew over the mileage and now Amber considers herself an experienced and disciplined runner with a passion for the running community of Carrollton and West Georgia.
Susan Holland – Membership Director
Susan is a Carrollton native who now calls Bremen home. She ran cross country in elementary school but didn’t pick up running again until her mid 30s when her son’s Montessori school put on a local 5k. Her goal: to run the whole thing. She did it and has been running ever since! In addition to running and working out, Susan enjoys gardening, making jewelry, reading, desktop publishing, and spending time with her people and dogs. Susan lives with her husband (Joey) and son (Tyler, 14), and three dogs—Chipper, Phoebe, and Miles.
Carl Seggie - Merchandise Manager
What began as a goal to run a half marathon after a shoulder surgery has evolved into a way of life. Over the past year, he has actively participated in various running events, including multiple half marathons, 10K, and 5K races, finding himself drawn to the challenge and exhilaration they offer. Originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland, Carl has called the United States home since 2001. Growing up, he was always playing Football (soccer), representing his school at all levels as well as his local university. Over the last 15 years, Carl has transitioned into coaching and refereeing soccer, holding national certifications in both. He and his family have called West Georgia home since 2014.