2024 Board of Directors & Officers
The BTC board of directors consists of 11 members that are elected annually by the membership. The board meets monthly to guide the overall direction of the club and vote on key issues. The four officers are elected by the board at the beginning of each year. Each board member is assigned to one or more of our four committees to focus on specific roles and responsibilities.
Below is a list of Board members and Elected officers within the club along with email contact information for each.
2024 Board of Directors - Elected Officers
Email: boardmembers<at> buffalotriathlonclub.com
PRESIDENT
Carol Novak
USAT Age Group: 50-54
Hobbies: People have other hobbies?
VICE PRESIDENT
Alisha Gannon
Hobbies: Herpetology, painting
SECRETARY
Andrea Pecoraro
USAT Age group: 40-44
Hobbies: Hiking, SUP'ing, Adventuring, dog owner
TREASURER
Jon Panetta
USAT Age Group: 30-34
Hobbies: Guitar, going to the movies, Milwaukee Bucks
Additional Directors
Tom Piwtorak
USAT Age Group: 35-39
Hobbies; Homebrewing (Beer, wine, cider), Kayaking & SUP'ing, baseball/hockey dad, dance/theater dad, raquetsports
Christine Hawkes
USAT Age: 35-39
Hobbies: skiing, pilates, volleyball, raquetsports, being a hockey mom
Abdur-Rahman Morgan
USAT Age Group: 40-44
Hobbies; Strength training, photography, advocating for electric vehicles and environmental sustainability, Erie 2 BOCES.
Mariya Vasileva
USAT Age group: 35-39
Hobbies: Crossfit, Skiing, piano
David Federspeil
USAT Age Group: 55-59
Hobbies; listening to music, camping, pushing the sport boundaries of myself and helping others realize their own potentials and accomplishing their dreams
Deanna Giordano
USAT Age Group: 55-59
Hobbies; Owner of Studio Sophia Fitness Club, Personal Trainer, Pilates & Yoga Instructor, loves to Crochet and read
Michelle Nitsche
USAT Age Group: 35-39
Hobbies: hiking, paddleboarding, adventuring, coaching soccer, raquetsports
Club Officers
President
Elected by the board. Provides overall leadership of the board and the club.
Current: Carol Novak
Email: president<at>buffalotriathlonclub.com
Treasurer
Manages the BTC bank accounts and overall budget. Issue payments when needed. Oversees technical aspects of the club
Current: Jon Panetta
Email: treasurer<at>buffalotriathlonclub.com
Vice President
Elected by the board. Provides overall leadership of the board and the club. Runs monthly Board Member meetings.
Current: Alisha Gannon
Secretary
Documents meetings / minutes, Monthly Newsletter creation.
Current: Mariya Goslin
Club Committees
Events Committee
Planning and coordination of club workouts, club events, and other training opportunities.
Email: event-committee<at>buffalotriathlonclub.com
Membership Committee
Maintains the membership database/roster. Responsible for new member welcoming and inclusion.
Email: membership-committee<at>buffalotriathlonclub.com
Partnership Committee
Maintains club partnerships and arranges partner-lead special events.
Email: partnership-committee<at>buffalotriathlonclub.com
Communication Committee
Club communications such as weekly & monthly email newsletters. Maintains the club website.
Email: communication-committee<at>buffalotriathlonclub.com
Other Teams & Contacts
Tent & Flag Coordinator
Coordinates the storage and loaning of our two 10'x10' pop-up BTC tents and smaller road flags. Members are welcome to borrow them for events.
Who: Dave Federspeil
Email: tent<at>buffalotriathlonclub.com
Bike Box Coordinator
Receives and coordinates bike box reservations.
Who: Dave Federspeil
Email: bikebox<at>buffalotriathlonclub.com
Apparel Coordinators
Coordinates apparel orders, deliver orders, & hold inventory.
Who: Tom Piwtorak, Carol Novak
Email: apparel<at>buffalotriathlonclub.com
Technical / Web
Maintains the technical aspects of running the club's IT/online presence such as the website, email, 3rd party services, etc....
Who: Jon Panetta (Technical), Tom Piwtorak (Website / Facebook), Christine Hawkes (Instagram)
Email: webmaster<at>buffalotriathlonclub.com