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Meet the 2026 Board

Our volunteer Board of Directors helps guide San Francisco FrontRunners, support our weekly runs and walks, and create the welcoming community that brings us together.

The 2026 San Francisco FrontRunners Board of Directors
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The people behind the club

Meet the runners, walkers, volunteers, travelers, gamers, surfers, theater lovers, and Thin Mint enthusiasts serving the club this year.

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Nick Messing President

Nick Messing

he/him president@sffr.org
Hometown Lincoln, Nebraska (Go Big Red!)
Member since 2023
Current shoes HOKA Clifton 9
Hobbies Wine tasting and football

A proud running accomplishment

Nick has completed a half marathon in every U.S. state, plus ten more. That is 60 half marathons and counting!

A favorite SFFR memory

The day after attending SFFR for the first time, Nick volunteered at the club's Bay to Breakers water station. Afterward, a group spent the day together in Golden Gate Park, where he met many people who remain close friends today.

Fun fact

Nick has always wanted to be a famous actor and says he would drop everything to move to Hollywood if the right opportunity came along. 🎬

Beyond running

Nick loves exploring the Bay Area through wine tasting. He is also a devoted football fan who roots for the San Francisco 49ers, Green Bay Packers, and Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Andy Doyle Vice President

Andy Doyle

he/him vp@sffr.org
HometownSouth Vienna, Ohio
Member sinceFebruary 2024
Current shoesSaucony Endorphin Speed 5
HobbiesSurfing, swimming, stand-up paddleboarding, and hiking

A proud running accomplishment

In recent 5Ks and the Christmas relays, Andy has come close to breaking a seven-minute-mile pace. He credits much of that progress to the energy and encouragement of fellow FrontRunners.

A favorite SFFR memory

Andy remembers the radical hospitality of his first few SFFR runs, the new friendships that followed, and finally no longer needing a nightly heating pad after getting used to running more.

Fun fact

He became a beginner surfer after moving to San Francisco in 2020 and would love more beginner company in the water.

Michael Cavallaro Park Treasurer

Michael Cavallaro Park

he/him treasurer@sffr.org
HometownPerth Amboy, New Jersey
Member since2023
Current shoesSaucony Endorphin Elite
HobbiesExploring new places and wine tasting

A proud running accomplishment

Michael has completed five of the six Abbott World Marathon Majors and plans to complete his Six Star journey at the Boston Marathon.

A favorite SFFR memory

On a 2024 Saturday run with less than a ten-percent chance of rain, the sky chose violence near Ocean Beach. The group finished in torrential rain with completely soaked shoes, socks, and everything else.

Fun fact

Michael has logged 3,538 hours in the video game Smite 2. He assures us that he is okay and occasionally touches grass. 🌱😌🎮

John Maull Secretary

John Maull

he/him secretary@sffr.org
HometownManhattan, New York
Member since2009
Current shoesBrooks Addiction GTS
HobbiesTheater, Broadway tours, ACT, SF Playhouse, and Feinstein's at the Nikko

A proud running accomplishment

John ran the San Francisco Half Marathon and crossed the Golden Gate Bridge in the rain with the roadway closed to traffic. It was cold, wet, and magical.

A favorite SFFR memory

As a board member, John especially enjoys the energy of Saturday mornings: welcoming newcomers, catching up with friends, and gathering everyone for first and second circles.

Fun fact

John lived in Buenos Aires for six months and worked as an English teacher, though he says he learned far more Spanish than he taught.

Ryan Susa Team Captain

Ryan Susa

he/him teamcaptain@sffr.org
HometownHawaii
Member since2023
Current shoesOn Cloudmonster and On Cloudboom Strike
HobbiesHiking, traveling, craft cocktails, and trying new restaurants

A proud running accomplishment

Ryan finished his first marathon, the San Francisco Marathon, in 3 hours and 43 minutes.

A favorite SFFR memory

Traveling to Monterey Bay with fellow SFFR runners to complete the Monterey Bay Half Marathon.

Fun fact

Even though he grew up in Hawaii, Ryan says he is a terrible swimmer.

Chidu Nadig Director of Technology

Chidu Nadig

he/him tech@sffr.org
HometownBengaluru, India
Member sinceFebruary 2022
HobbiesTennis, skiing, motorcycles, and cooking
Fun factHe likes to think he is a pretty good cook.

Proud SFFR moments

Chidu runs for fun and community. He is especially proud of running with the SFFR Centipede team at Bay to Breakers, volunteering and running at the Pride Run, and joining the New Year's run across the Golden Gate Bridge.

A favorite SFFR memory

As an immigrant with family spread around the world, celebrating the holidays with his chosen family in San Francisco means a great deal. End-of-year parties, especially bartending and serving drinks for running friends, are among his favorite memories.

Sheila Repeta Officer-at-Large

Sheila Repeta

she/her atlarge@sffr.org
HometownElgin, Illinois
Member sinceMarch 2025
Current shoesAltra Torin for streets and Altra Lone Peak for trails
HobbiesHiking, backpacking, and frolicking on coastal bluffs

A proud running accomplishment

Sheila qualified for Boston on her first marathon.

A favorite SFFR memory

The 2026 Pride Run was especially meaningful. It was her first race after surgery, and everyone was incredibly encouraging.

Fun fact

When asked for a fun fact, Sheila's son offered this: she has been known to single-handedly take down a box of Thin Mints when in her feels.

Have a question or idea for the Board?

Email the full Board at board@sffr.org. For role-specific questions, use the officer email shown on each profile.

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