Randy Gibbs - Minneapolis, MN
Jenny's brother, Graham's uncle
Executive Director
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Randy is Jenny and Becky's brother. He enjoys cross-country skiing, cycling and playing his guitar. In addition to serving as our Executive Director, Randy is a service technician for the US Ski Team traveling around the world during the winter. The rest of the year he is busy as a bartender and a location scout. He also coaches a junior ski program for 8 weeks over the summer.
Becky Gibbs Lavelle - Los Gatos, CA
Jenny's twin sister, Graham's aunt
President
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Becky was born in Minneapolis Minnesota on December 5, 1974, sixteen minutes before her fraternal twin sister Jenny. Her brother Randy is 4 years older than her. Growing up she was a competitive swimmer and attended LSU on a swimming scholarship. Becky received a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology and became a professional triathlete in 1998. She's been training and racing since then, competing all over the world. She has also done some coaching and personal training over the years. Becky married fellow triathlete Brian Lavelle on December 28, 2002.
Bob Gibbs - Minnetonka, MN
Jenny's Father, Graham's grandfather
Treasurer Director
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Bob is a retired biology teacher who continues to teach and coach swimming at Wayzata Country Club during the summer. An avid fisherman, Bob also likes to bike and walk with his wife Sandy.
Nicole Kustermann - Maple Grove, MN
Secretary/Legal Director
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Nicole is a partner at the downtown, Minneapolis law firm of Yost & Baill, LLP. She graduated with a business degree from theUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison, and received her law degree from William Mitchell College of Law. Nicole is a long-time friend of the Gibbs family. She lives in Maple Grove, MN, with her husband Kyle and herson, Gavin.
Jesse Kuendig, LGSW - Plymouth, MN Jesse is a licensed graduate social worker and received her Master's degree from the University of Chicago. She has worked in child welfare, community mental health, and hospital settings. She most recently was the Clinical Coordinator of the Perinatal Depression Program of Evanston Northwestern Healthcare in the Chicago area. Jesse is enjoying getting to know Minnesota and spending time with her husband and new daughter.
Alison DeWall Hankins - Minneapolis, MN
PR & Communications Director
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Alison grew up swimming with Jenny and Becky and has remained close friends with the Gibbs family ever since. Alison has over 15 years experience in Marketing and PR, including positions with the U.S. Olympic Committee (USA Triathlon) and Target Corp. Alison and her husband, Jared, recently welcomed their first child, Ivy, into the world on February 8, 2008. She looks forward to honoring Jenny's legacy by raising national awareness of perinatal mood disorders through media and communications outreach.
Kari Strauman- Minneapolis, MN
Event Director
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Kari has had a lifelong relationship with the Gibbs family. She grew up with Jenny and Becky,and has always looked up to them. She joins the Board of Directors with a strong background in Sales and Event Coordination. In her freetime she enjoys dancing, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Advisory Board Members
Karen Jennings McCarren - Plymouth, MN
Clinical Outreach and Development
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Karen is a long-time friend of the Gibbs family. She grew up swimming and then competed in Crew for Ithaca College where she received her Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Science and Masters Degree in Physical Therapy. Karen enjoys outdoor activities, traveling, running, and spending time with her husband and two young boys.
Honorary Board Members
Jim Ramstad
Riff Yeager
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