07About the association
- Track
- Field
- Cross country
- Race walking
- Trail & mountain
- Road running
Run by volunteers, for every level of the sport.
Children and adults, newcomers and elite athletes, coaches and officials. USATF Oregon is the state association of USA Track & Field.
01Who we are
Every level
of the sport
A volunteer-driven, not-for-profit association, and part of USA Track & Field nationally.
We support the sport for children and adults, newcomers and elite athletes, coaches and officials.
Our disciplines are track, field (jumps and throws), cross country, race walking, trail and mountain running, and road running from 5 km to ultramarathons. Championships, clubs, coaching education and officiating are all run by volunteers.
02Governance
How we
are run
Codes of conduct, financial statements and open board meetings.
Codes
Codes of conduct apply to:
- Volunteers and officials
- Registered coaches
- Athletes and athlete representatives
- Medical providers
Accounts
The Statement of Financial Activities for Q1 2026 is the latest published report.
Ask the TreasurerMeetings
USATF members can request virtual access to board meetings by email. Minutes are posted after each meeting.
Request access03Board and directory
Who handles
what
Use the directory to reach the right person directly. Every chair has a direct email.
Officers
6 seats · 1 open| Number | Role | Name | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | President | Shannon Milton | president@oregon.usatf.org |
| 02 | 1st Vice President Also Officials Chair | Gibby Reynolds | vicepresident@oregon.usatf.org |
| 03 | 2nd Vice President Also Budget, Communications and Para Chair | Phil Sutton | communications@oregon.usatf.org |
| 04 | Secretary | Vacant Open seat | Volunteer for this seat |
| 05 | Treasurer | Pete Castro | treasurer@oregon.usatf.org |
| 06 | Past President Also Membership & Clubs Chair | Lynn Brown | membership@oregon.usatf.org |
Committee chairs
10 chairs and coordinators| Number | Role | Name | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Governance Chair | Carol McLatchie | carolmclatchie@gmail.com |
| 02 | Coaching Co-Chair | Matt Lydum | mlydum@gmail.com |
| 03 | Coaching Co-Chair | Tom Millbrooke | tom_millbrooke@msn.com |
| 04 | Competition Chair Also Road & Trail Chair | Mike Blackmore | blackmoremassage@gmail.com |
| 05 | Masters & Open Chair | Ivan Faulhaber | open@oregon.usatf.org |
| 06 | Certification Chair | Scott Phoenix | sandcphoenix@gmail.com |
| 07 | Race Walk Chair | Marie VerMeer | racewalking@oregon.usatf.org |
| 08 | SafeSport Coordinator | Carl Sniffen | asvc@oregon.usatf.org |
| 09 | Sanctions Chair | Debi Hanson | debihanson@me.com |
| 10 | Youth Chair | Doug Burnett | youth@oregon.usatf.org |
04Contact
Write
to us
For a specific program, the directory above is the fastest route. For anything else, use the association address.
Lend a hand
Meets need officials, timers and helpers, and the board has an open Secretary seat. Certified officials get training, mentoring and insurance.
Become an officialQuick links
- USATF ConnectLog in to manage your membership
- Join or renewMemberships run January to December
- Sanction an eventInsurance and sanctioning for meet directors
- Club resourcesSchedules, records applications, anti-doping, accident insurance
- Competition rulesThe current USATF rule books, free online
- SafeSport compliant listCheck any coach or official
- ShopAssociation gear
- USATF.TVWatch national championships
Volunteer
Run by
people
like you.
Every championship, clinic and club in Oregon runs on volunteer time. Officiate a meet, join a committee, or take the open board seat.
