WHO
WE ARE
Photo from myTEAM TRIUMPH: Georgia
STAFF
ANN MEAGHER, Executive Director
Ann brings over 15 years of experience in race management, non-profit management, coaching & nutrition, public speaking, and many other skills to her role as myTEAM TRIUMPH Executive Director. Prior to taking the helm at myTEAM TRIUMPH, Ann was a Angel and Ambassador. She helped to start and mentor several chapters in her 2 1/2 years as a volunteer with the mTT organization.
She is an endurance athlete with 38 marathons and 3 Ironman’s under her belt.
BOARD MEMBERS
Craig Ameel
Board President
Craig has been a special education teacher for 33 years and a Special Olympics coach for 35. During that time he served as Team Illinois coach for three USA games and as Team USA coach at four world summer games (N Carolina, Shanghai, Athens, and California). He was a finalist for North American Coach of the Year in 2011 & he was named Illinois Outstanding Coach of the Year in 2012.
Laurie Cavanaugh
Board Secretary
Laurie is a Senior Account Executive for a leading software company. She serves as the Chairperson of the Executive Committee, and has been instrumental in developing the organizational metrics and professional talent that has enabled myTEAM TRIUMPH to grow into a world class nonprofit organization. Laurie was inducted into the Valparaiso University Athletic Hall of Fame in 2004.
James Mulligan
Board Treasurer
James is a Senior Associate with the PricewaterhouseCoopers State and Local Tax Group. He has a wealth of experience in dealing with complicated legal and accounting matters and is excited to bring that to bear on the challenges facing myTEAM TRIUMPH as the organization continues to develop in to the premier assisted athletics program in the United States.
Susan Lain Haag
World record holder Susan Haag is proud to support myTEAM TRIUMPH. Successfully completing 117 Iron Distance races is nothing compared to the bravery of those competing at any distance with diverse disabilities. She is an attorney who currently serves as a Civil Traffic Hearing Officer in Jacksonville, Florida and a Special Magistrate in Jacksonville Beach. She is a member of the Board of Directors at USA Triathlon, International Triathlon Union’s Women’s Committee and a past member of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Board in Jacksonville.
Terence Reuben
Terence Reuben, PT is one of the original co-founders of myTEAM TRIUMPH Inc. which was started in his hometown of Grand Rapids, MI in 2008. He helped develop the mission and vision of our organization before taking on the role of President/Executive Director of the first chapter in West Michigan. For the past 12 years, he and his team helped develop the chapter structure which is now duplicated throughout our organization. He was recently appointed as Executive Director of myTEAM TRIUMPH Michigan Chapter where he is helping develop and spread our mission throughout the state. He is also a physical therapist who currently serves as Director of Outpatient Services - Sports Rehabilitation for Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital. This is a not-for-profit, nationally-accredited rehabilitation hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. When not working, Terence enjoys life as an athlete having competed in over 30 marathons and several Ironman events.
Dr. Kristen Kettelhut
Dr. Kettelhut graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine in Columbus, Georgia. She is currently a Family Medicine Resident at Columbus Regional Health in Columbus, Georgia. In addition to her work with myTEAM TRIUMPH's National Board of Directors, Kristin is the co-founder and vice chair of the myTEAM TRIUMPH Georgia Chapter.