Press Release - Twin Cities In Motion - 3/30/11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

      TWIN CITIES IN MOTION NAMES JEFF DECKER AS RACE DIRECTOR

Saint Paul, MN (March 30, 2011) –Twin Cities In Motion (TCM) today 
announced the appointment of Jeff Decker to the position of Race Director. 
Decker will oversee the growth of new events as well as manage the 
logistics and operations of the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend and 
additional events throughout the year.    

Decker brings with him a wealth of knowledge from New York Road Runners 
where he served as senior manager of event management and logistics, as 
well as the transportation manager of the ING New York City Marathon. He 
took on key responsibilities, such as designing courses, implementing 
safety plans, and maintaining race standards. 

During his tenure with New York Road Runners, Decker was crucial in 
developing a sound transportation plan for 40,000 people to the start line 
of the ING New York City Marathon on Staten Island. 

"Jeff's leadership, knowledge and race experience will be an asset to the 
organization," said TCM Executive Director Virginia Brophy Achman.  "His 
familiarity with the national running community as well as his awareness 
and attention to the needs and safety of the runner will be well utilized 
as we continue to grow and add to the events we offer. We are excited to 
have Jeff on staff and look forward to his leadership and contributions."

TCM works to promote health and fitness to people of all ages and abilities 
by providing safe, quality events in the Twin Cities community. They 
currently organize nearly a dozen events throughout the year, in addition 
to the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend events held every October.

"Twin Cities In Motion is positioned well for growth," said Decker. "I am 
very impressed with the quality of their events and am eager to play a 
vital role in the organization's expansion." 

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