We are so thrilled to introduce our new officers for 2023! But before we meet them, let's give a heartfelt thank you to our 2022 officers for all their hard work over the past year (and, for some, beyond). Thank you to President John Jannetti, Vice President Robin Condon, Treasurer Chad Pelletier, and Secretary Carolyn Burt.
Carolyn shared, “it was an honor to be the Club's secretary for the past 4+ years. Working with other dedicated volunteers in promoting the Club's mission was truly rewarding, particularly during the challenges of the pandemic. I look forward to continued involvement with the Club as it evolves.”
John added, “it has been a privilege and an honor to serve this club for the past 3 years. The club has given me so much and I am lucky that I was able to help. I look forward to helping in new roles going forward, as we all ‘lean in’ to make this club thrive.”
Get to know your 2023 club officers below.
Robin Condon, President, Methuen
Robin joined the Striders nearly eight years ago, in 2016, and has been running for over a decade. In that time, she has served on the community outreach and newsletter, operations, and Feaster Five committees. Last year she took on the role of Vice President before moving into her new role as President this year. "The more I became involved in the club, my positions just evolved over the years," said Robin. Her favorite part of MVS is the people. "This is something I enjoy doing with Emily, my daughter!"
- Favorite song to run to: Don't Stop Me Now by Queen
- Favorite distance: Zero, just kidding 5 miles
- Most binge-able TV show: Friends
- Best movie of all time: Grown Ups
- Your go-to run sneaker: Brooks Ghost
- Run you're most proud of: Baystate Marathon because it was my first marathon.
- Best quote to live by: If you're not making money, you're spending money.
- Favorite sports team: Patriots
- Favorite MVS memory/moment: When I received the VOTY award. I really wasn't expecting it.
- Favorite 2022 SIRS race: Feaster Five
Louise Cummings, Vice President, Andover
Louise has been a Strider since 2015 and has been running for 45 years! In her time with MVS, she has served on the operations, merchandise, SIRS, and development and finance committees. She chaired the hosted runs and served on the executive board for two years. Now she's taken on the role of Vice President. "This club means the world to me and my family. People have embraced and supported Andy, and he has thrived because of MVS. We moved here in 2008 and knew very few people. Our closest friends are our fellow Striders," said Louise. Her favorite part of MVS is the people and "promoting healthy lifestyles together!"
- Favorite distance: Half marathon (race), 6 mile (run)
- Most binge-able TV show: Yellowstone
- Best movie of all time: Shawshank Redemption
- Your go-to run sneaker: New Balance Fresh Foam 1080
- Run you're most proud of: 2018 Chicago Marathon because I earned a BQ from the back of the pack after not running a marathon in 13 years.
- Best quote to live by: It's hard to beat someone who never gives up.
- Best advice you've ever received: Treat others the way you'd like to be treated.
- Favorite sport to watch: Tennis
- Favorite sports team: Bruins
- Favorite MVS memory/moment: Andy finishing the 2018 Boston Marathon with Chad Pelletier
- Favorite 2022 SIRS race: Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Race (1st in AG after injury)
Chad Pelletier, Treasurer, North Andover
Chad joined the Striders 8 years ago and has been running for over 40 years! In his time with MVS, he has served as the head of the operations committee and treasurer. His favorite part of MVS is the people.
- Favorite distance: Half Marathon
- Best movie of all time: Caddyshack
- Your go-to run sneaker: New Balance 880s
- Run you're most proud of: Any run with Josh, Wendy and My Dad!
- Favorite sport to watch: Hockey
- Favorite sports team: Boston Bruins
- Favorite MVS memory/moment: Getting to run Boston with Andy, representing the club.
- Favorite 2022 SIRS race: Half at the Hamptons
Emily Condon, Secretary, Wakefield
Emily joined the Striders in 2016, the same year she started running. She served on the newsletter committee for a year before deciding to become an officer. "MVS has given me such incredible opportunities, and I wanted to give back to the club that has given me so much," said Emily. Her favorite part of MVS is the friends "I don't think I could do any of this without all your encouragement!"
- Favorite song to run to: Lately, it's been Break the Ice by Britney Spears
- Favorite distance: Marathon
- Most binge-able TV show: Jeopardy
- Best movie of all time: Finding Nemo
- Your go-to run sneaker: Brooks Ghost
- Run you're most proud of: The first hosted run I went to. I thought it was 3mi. It turned out to be 8mi. I had never done more than 5 mi. before that day.
- Best quote to live by: I'm not bossy; I'm the boss.
- Favorite sports team: Bruins
- Favorite MVS memory/moment: Anxiously awaiting the start of the New York Marathon. Those of us MVSers who were crazy enough to run it set up camp, shared laughs and snacks, and tried to stay warm. Queue the Beatles: I get by with a little help from my friends.
- Favorite 2022 SIRS race: Mill Cities Relay