Zach Fung – President 

Zach@LakeSammamishRunClub.org

Zach is a Seattle Native and has lived on the Eastside since 2013. He loved running “the mile” in gym class since elementary school. He ran Cross Country for a couple years in middle school and for a year in high school but did not continue running consistently until after graduating college. To this day the mile is still his favorite distance to race in, but he'd also like to check off all the marathon majors someday. When Zach is not running, he works as a mechanical engineer, builds custom electric bikes, and plays music. 

Nelson La - Vice President 

Nelson@LakeSammamishRunClub.org

Nelson ran very casually in high school but it wasn't until college, training on his own, that he really became interested in the sport and began to truly enjoy it. He ran his first marathon while living in San Diego and has run more than 50 half marathons, his favorite distance. He started consistently training with a group while in NYC and made it a point to find one and continue doing so upon returning to the PNW. Group training has not only allowed him to hit his race goals but most of all group training and the camaraderie among runners adds exponentially to the enjoyment of the sport that can sometimes be difficult, especially in our Winter weather. By day Nelson is an Economics professor.

Secretary - Jordan Andersen

Jordan@LakeSammamishRunClub.org

Jordan discovered running later in life and is trying his best to make up for lost time. He started running to stay fit but the competitive bug soon bit. He's been on a decade long mission to be the best runner he can be. He's run 10 marathons including 5 of the 6 World Marathon Majors with a personal best of 2:27.

When he's not training for a race, he can be found hiking, climbing skiing, or chilling with his two cats.

Jon Szollar – Treasurer

Jon@LakeSammamishRunClub.org

Jon has a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Carroll University in Wisconsin and an MBA in Accounting from the University of Phoenix. Jon moved here from Wisconsin from 2012 for better employment opportunities and now a staff accountant at a respectable property management company in Bellevue. Jon started his athletic career with high school soccer but soon found the running community to be a better fit. He’s now been running competitively for 25 years now and loved it every bit of it. He prefers the longer races where he has plenty of time to warm up and get into a groove.  Currently he is training to stay healthy and enjoys sharing his many years of experience with his fellow runners.

Daniel Bannon – Board Member 

Daniel@LakeSammamishRunClub.org

Hello, I'm Daniel, and I've always enjoyed the rhythmic beat of my heart synchronizing with the steady thump of my running shoes against the pavement. Born with an innate love for movement, I find running therapeutic and a source of boundless joy.

Competitive races entered my life only in 2021. The camaraderie of fellow runners, pulse of the starting line, and euphoria of crossing the finish. Each race was not just a physical challenge but a testament to discipline and dedication. 2023 was more about communing with my fellow LRSC members. 2024 will include exploring other Seattle-local run clubs for opportunities to cross-connect.

Here's to the countless sunrises witnessed, miles conquered, and exploring the world one stride at a time. Glad to be here and see you all on the road!

Aimee Nogoy – Board Member

Aimee@LakeSammamishRunClub.org

Aimee dabbled in track as an elementary school kid when she wanted to be a sprinter. Interests changed and she took up middle/long distance running in high school by joining the indoor/outdoor track and cross-country teams just to stay active. Running had been an on-and-off love hate relationship throughout college until she moved to southern Arizona where she learned to actually enjoy running, having fun with the road and trail running communities, and randomly getting to run with burros on the Arizona Trail (the burro pictured is named Paco Taco). Today, Aimee strives to be a consistent runner and enjoys racing various distances on roads, track, and trails. She hopes to be a welcoming and inclusive presence to new and current members of LSRC!

André Udovenkø – Board Member

Andre@LakeSammamishRunClub.org

Hi, I'm André!

I discovered running while experimenting with various sports and fitness activities trying to find something that I would just enjoy doing consistently without forcing myself to do it or caring about the results. Running is one of the things that did the trick. For many years I ran just for fun, no training plans, no workouts, just running however it feels like. Recently, the competitive aspect of it and curiosity got me into experimenting with various workouts, trying to optimize my training for the best results with the mileage that my life allows me to have.

I enjoy participating in big races, currently on the quest to complete all 6 of the World Marathon Majors. Nothing compares to the energy of 50+ thousand runners and millions of spectators celebrating the joy of running together.

My favorite race is the NYC Half. I like everything about this race, the distance, the course, the atmosphere, all of it. It was also my very first race, and I enjoy coming back to it whenever I can.

I also love trail running, hiking, backpacking/fastpacking, places with great views, big elevation gains or long coastal trails. Connecting with nature and feeling at peace.