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
Amber Nixon – President
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.
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.
Emily Phillippi – Executive Administrator
Emily started running in 2022 when a friend invited her for a run. After a couple months of training, she ran her first 5k and loved how the challenge fueled her passion for the sport. Emily would regularly run on the Greenbelt and in 2023 she ran into the West Georgia Track Club on their Thursday night group run. She was invited to join the club, and through the running community, has completed one 15k and several 10k and 5k races across Georgia and Alabama. She continues to run to maintain a healthy lifestyle, meet new people and explore new areas.
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.
Susan Holland - Marketing and Communications 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.
Susan Holland – Membership Director (Interim)
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.
STANDING COMMITTEES
RACE COMMITTEE
Amber Nixon
Susan Holland
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Susan Holland
Amy Ellis
Cheri McDonald
Vita Pauley
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Jon Mancil
Robert Blakemore
Zach Fitzgerald