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Meet the Managers
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Every employee at the Runners Forum is a participant athlete. Their experience is your benefit and enables them to give you more than just product information provided by the manufacturer.
Their diverse background of professional expertise and accreditations are unmatched! Registered Dietician, Cardiology Nurse, M.S. Exercise Physiology, B.S. Kinesiology & Exercise Physiology, P.E. Teacher, Track & Cross Country Coaches, the list goes on and they all work in our stores where their experience can benefit you everyday! |
Our specialized training programs coupled with the employees' hands on experience is why The Runners Forum staff have been considered experts since 1978! Whether you are new to running, walking and endurance sports, or looking to take your performance to a new level, the experienced employees at the Runners Forum are excited and willing to answer any question you might have.
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TOM BONDURANT co-owner Favorite Quote: "Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you're right." -Henry Ford More about tom
Tom joined the Runners Forum team in 2008 as co-owner. Tom has been a running enthusiast for more than 30 years and enjoys competing in events from 5k to marathon distance. While attending IU, Tom rode Little 500 and has spent 20+ years racing bicycles, prefering hilly road races. After several years of cheering on his wife Sharon and partner Smitty at triathlons, Tom took the plunge and has enjoyed the challenge and benefits of being a multi-sport athlete; in 2010 he completed Ironman Louisville. Tom loves animals. His dog Mia is often at the store where she greets people and brings a smile to the faces of Runners Forum customers. |
MICHAEL "SMITTY" SMITH co-owner Favorite Quote: "Winners do what losers don't want to do.” More about SMITTY
Smitty, co-owner of The Runners Forum since 2004, is staying active and moving. Smitty, a lifelong Hoosier, graduated from Indiana University in 1984. When he isn't training or spending time with family he can be found volunteering with his church in Brownsburg. An instrumental person in his life was his step-father, Bill, who raised and taught Smitty to be a man of faith, a good loving husband, a loving father and grandfather, and an encourager to all. Smitty and his wife Jennifer have two daughters, Rachel and Taylor; a granddaughter, Zoey; and three cats. |
ALAN HEMMELGARN RECEIVING & DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Favorite Quote: "One should not pursue goals that are easily achieved. One must develop an instinct for what one can barely achieve through one’s greatest efforts.” - Einstein More about ALAN
Alan joined the Runners Forum in February of 2011. Since graduating from Ball State in ’05, he has been a substitute teacher and a track and cross country coach. While at Ball State he was a member of the cross country and track teams, and continues to train for races of varying lengths. This winter Alan has gotten re-invigorated about the sport, his own training, and is excited about what his future in the sport holds for him. |
CODY MAROWSKI manager - carmel Favorite Quote: "Inside all of us is hope. Inside all of us is fear. Inside all of us is adventure. Inside all of us is a wild thing." - Maurice Sendak More about cody
Cody joined The Runners Forum in 2018 as Manager in Carmel. When Cody isn't logging hours at the Carmel store he is logging miles to complete his next marathon. He draws inspiration from his favorite runner, Steve "Pre" Prefontaine, because of his fierce competitive spirit and fear of no competitor or situation. Cody and his girlfriend Kelly live in Carmel with their dog Lula. |
JESSE DAVIS manager - broad ripple Favorite quote: "Running is nothing more than a series of arguments between the part of your brain that wants to stop and the part that wants to keep going." - Unknown More about JESSE
Jesse joined The Runners Forum in 2014 as the Manager in Broad Ripple. Jesse volunteers while serving on the board for Indy Runners and Back On My Feet. Jesse has run two Olympic Marathons Trials and two Ultra World Championships and is hoping to run a 100 mile trail race. Jesse has always found inspiration from his grandparents because they have always supported him. |
SHERRI HUNT manager - fishers Favorite quote: "Clear your mind of can't." - Samuel Johnson More about SHERRI
Sherri joined The Runners Forum in September 2013 and is the Manager in Fishers. She has been running since age 13 when she joined the school cross country team. Originally from Minnesota, she has lived in the Indianapolis area since graduating from Purdue University. Sherri enjoys participating in various lengths of races from 5K to half-marathons. She enjoys being involved in the community through local events and find the best part is the support from other athletes. Sherri and her husband Jeff live in Carmel and make running/fitness a family affair with their 2 sons, Colton & Tyler. She finds training so much easier with the support and encouragement of her family. In her spare time, you can find Sherri spending time with family, chauffeuring the boys to various activities, and volunteering at school and church. |
ANDREW MCLAIN AssISTANT manager - fishers Favorite quote: "Only those risking going too far can possibly know how far one can go." - T.S. Eliot More about andrew
Andrew joined The Runners Forum in 2018 in Carmel and is now in Fishers as the Assistant Manager. After competing for Lewis University, Andrew ran two years with a professional road racing team in Atlanta and trained for the marathon. He has resumed training with hopes of running local half-marathons and marathons. Andrew draws inspiration from his wife's determination and hard work ethic. Andrew enjoy spending days hiking and being outdoors with his wife, Kayla, and daughter. |
PHIL BRUNSMAN manager TRAINEE - GREENWOOD Favorite quote: "Make effective choices to live your best life everyday." More about PHIL
Phil understands the importance of cultivating relationships built on integrity, trust, and communication with each customer he works with at Runners Forum. After being raised in Shelbyville, Indiana and graduating from Ball State University, he commenced a 15+ year career in finance living in Chicago and India. In 2016, Phil made a choice to take time away from work and chose to embark on a holistic health journey that resulted in losing more than 75 pounds and 22 percent body fat. Since then, he has competed in multiple triathlons and has developed a passion for healthy eating, fitness, and cycling. Phil gives back by volunteering with the American Red Cross and multiple charities. Outside of work, Phil enjoys photography, spending time with his 3 children, and traveling the world (15 countries and counting). |
NICK HARDING MANAGER TRAINEE - GREENWOOD Favorite Quote: "I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying." - Michael Jordan More about NICK
Nick started with The Runners Forum in January 2020 as a Manager Trainee in our Greenwood store. Nick ran sprint events during his track career through college, but has shifted gears to running marathons and wants to start doing ultra-marathons. His goal is to run a 100-mile race. Nick's favorite runner is Dean Karnazes because of his drive to do extremely long endurance events which has been an inspiration for his own running. |
ADRIANNE SAVAGE ASSISTANT BUYER Favorite Quote: "If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you." -Fred Devito More about Adrianne
Adrianne has been with The Runners Forum since December of 2019, but has worked in the outdoor industry for over 5 years. Adrianne is a Utah native, who loves running, climbing, and soccer - anything outdoors really! Adrianne ran the Boston Marathon in 2016, and met her husband soon after. Since then, Adrianne and her husband Devan are raising 2 energetic children. |