Our Staff

Brad Altevogt - Owner and President

Brad graduated from North Side High School, received his Bachelors degree from IPFW, and Masters from IUPUI.

He started running cross country in 7th grade, and hasnt stopped since. He loves helping and advising other runners and has a passion for coaching runners of all ages.

Favorite Shoe: Mizuno Neo Vista

Lynn Marbach - General Manager

Lynn graduated from Snider High School in 2007 and the University of Saint Francis in 2011 with a degree in Communication. While in college, she competed for the USF cross country and track teams.

She coached high school cross country and track for 8 years before having her daughter. She is the Program Director of our Appleseeds Youth Running Program and the Club Director of our Elite Team and Community Team.

Favorite Shoe: Saucony Tempus

Andy Brennan - Product Manager

Andy is a 2010 graduate of Bishop Dwenger High School where he was coached by former 3RRC GM Eric Ade. He then attended Indiana State University where he ran cross country and track and received his Bachelor's in Business Administration. Now a recreational runner, Andy is a sports fanatic who can't get enough of ESPN.

Favorite Shoe: Hoka Mach

Caren Wohlfert - Senior Sales Manager

Caren is a 2015 graduate of DeKalb High School. She then attended the University of Saint Francis where she majored in Environmental Science and minored in 2D Studio Art. Caren also competed for the Cougar Cross Country and Track teams and held school records Indoors in the 1,000m run, Mile run, and 4x800 relay as well as outdoors in the 1,500m run and 4x800 relay.

Caren likes to sketch and go hiking in her spare time.

Favorite Shoe: Brooks Glycerin GTS 21

Hidi Gaff - Sales Manager

Hidi graduated from IPFW with a BA in English and an AA in General Studies. Prior to her time at IPFW, she competed for Hillsdale Colleges Cross Country and Track & Field teams.

After establishing her family, Hidi returned to competitive distance running, joining 3RRCs Elite Team in 2021. At the recent World Age Group Championships held at the 2023 Chicago Marathon, she placed third overall in the Womens 40-44 division. As a masters runner, she has plenty more big, scary ambitions for the near future!

When Hidi isnt running, word puzzles are her jam.

Favorite Shoe: On Cloudmonster Hyper

Aubrey Zimmerman - Assistant Sales Manager

Aubrey is a 2013 grad of Snider High School where she played volleyball. She then attended IPFW, majoring in Elementary Education.

Aubrey is a full-time first grade teacher, a Girls on the Run Coach, and a member of the Anthony Wayne Runners. She has completed 2 marathons and a 50k (so far).

I have a goal to visit all of the National Parks. Also a plant mom and a dog mom in my spare time!

Favorite Shoe: Brooks Adrenaline

Lily Kissner - Sales Associate

Lily graduated from Leo High School in 2021 where she ran cross country and track for 4 years. Currently, she attends the University of Saint Francis where she studies Exercise Science and Biology. She is also a member of the Cougar cross country and track teams.

She has been running competitively since the 2nd grade. The only thing she loves as much as running is Taylor Swift.

Favorite Shoe: Saucony Tempus

Kayla Quimby - Sales Associate

Kayla is a 2020 graduate of Frankton Jr/Sr High School and a 2024 graduate of the University of Saint Francis where she studied education. She is currently a full-time teacher with FWCS.

Kayla was a member of the USF Cougars' first womens cross country team in school history to qualify for the NAIA National Cross Country Championship Meet.

She loves plants and being outside; she has been hiking and snorkeling in Belize. She is teammates and roommates with staff member Lily Kissner.

Favorite shoe: Brooks Ghost

Austin Hall - Sales Associate

Austin graduated from Columbia City High School and is currently a sophomore at Purdue University Fort Wayne. He is majoring in Industrial Systems Technology and competes for the Mastodons cross country and track teams.

Austin recently competed at the Under 20 US Championships in the 10k where he placed 2nd.

Favorite Shoe: Nike Invincible Run

Henry Steele - Sales Associate

Henry is a 2024 graduate of Bishop Luers High School where he ran for the Knights cross country and track teams. He is currently studying environmental science at Indiana University.

Henry started running in 4th grade and ran the Fort4Fitness half marathon at age 12.

He loves 90s sitcoms and is an avid reader.

Favorite Shoe: Saucony Endorphin Speed

Rachel Kesar - Sales Associate

Rachel is a band teacher in the East Allen County School District and runs for fun. She enjoys running a variety of races from 5Ks to marathons. Her running goal is to someday run an ultra marathon in the mountains.

Rachel's favorite running quote is If you want to run fast, run alone. If you want to run far, run with others because it applies to daily life also. She enjoys multi-day hikes.

Favorite Shoe: Topo MTN Racer

Lindy Wood - Sales Associate

Lindy graduated from Jay County Junior/Senior High School in 2022 where she ran cross country and track all 4 years. She currently attends the University of Saint Francis where she is majoring in Exercise Science and minoring in Nutrition.

Lindy is also a member of the Cougars cross county and track teams. She considers herself an avid connoisseur of all different types of caffeine. She enjoys reading and spending time with her friends in her free time.

Favorite Shoe: Asics NovaBlast

Kiara Bahena - Sales Associate

Kiara graduated from Wayne Trace High School in Ohio in 2023. She currently runs cross country and track and field at the University of Saint Francis where she is majoring in Nursing and minoring in Psychology and Health.

Kiara is the school record holder at USF in the indoor & outdoor 800m run, Distance Medley Relay, and 4x800m relay. She's always wanted to have a hairless cat for a pet.

Favorite shoe: New Balance 1080

Sammy Moran - Sales Associate

Sammy graduated from Otsego High School in Michigan in 2017. He graduated from Purdue Fort Wayne in 2021 where he majored in Business Finance. At PFW, Sammy competed for the Mastodon Cross Country and Track & Field teams.

He has been running since the 6th grade and originally ran to stay in shape for soccer. Heading into high school, he decided to run cross country instead and hasn't regretted that decision for one second. He has run every day since June 15th of 2013.

Favorite Shoe: Nike Pegasus

Sam Dunnett - Sales Associate

Sam was born in California but grew up in Melbourne, Australia. He is a graduate transfer and is currently getting his MBA at PFW while running for the Dons.

Favorite Shoe: Topo Phantom

Ava Milligan - Sales Associate

Ava is a 2024 graduate of Lincolnview High School in Ohio. She is currently a Biology/Chemistry Pre-Vet major at PFW where she runs cross country and track for the Dons. Her t-ball coach told her she should run when she was 7 years old and the thought stuck! She started in middle school and hasn't looked back. She was a cross country state qualifier, First Team All-NWC and First Team All-MAC. Fun fact: Ava is a triplet.

Favorite Shoe: Hoka Mach X 2

Ethan Ehrhardt - Sales Associate

Ethan graduated from Kankakee Valley High School in 2024. Currently, he attends PFW and is majoring in Biochemistry Bachelor's of Science with a minor in Psychology. He started running in 6th grade to stay in shape for basketball and ended up falling in love with it. Ethan just ran his first half marathon and is already itching for more. In high school, he was an IHSAA State Quailifer in Track as well as a Sectional Champion in the 1600. In his free time, he likes to play disc golf and lift.

Favorite Shoe: Asics Gel Cumulus