About USATF Oregon
About USATF Oregon
A volunteer-driven, not-for-profit association supporting the sport at every level: children and adults, newcomers and elite athletes, coaches and officials.
Every discipline
USATF Oregon is the state association of USA Track & Field. We sanction meets, run championships, certify officials and coaches, and support member clubs across Oregon.
- Track
- Field: jumps and throws
- Cross country
- Race walking
- Trail and mountain running
- Road running, 5 km to ultramarathons
Part of USA Track & Field nationally.
Governance
How the association is run, and how members can follow along.
Codes of conduct
Everyone involved in the sport signs up to a code of conduct for their role.
- Volunteers
- Officials
- Registered coaches
- Athletes
- Athlete representatives
- Medical providers
Financials
The association publishes its Statement of Financial Activities each quarter. The latest is for Q1 2026.
- Statement of Financial Activities, Q1 2026
Meetings
USATF members can request virtual access to board meetings by emailing membership@oregon.usatf.org. Minutes are posted after each meeting, and the annual meeting is held each September.
Board and directory
Use the directory to reach the right person directly.
Officers
| Role | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| President | Shannon Milton | president@oregon.usatf.org |
| 1st Vice President Also Officials Chair | Gibby Reynolds | vicepresident@oregon.usatf.org |
| 2nd Vice President Also Budget, Communications and Para Chair | Phil Sutton | communications@oregon.usatf.org |
| Secretary | Vacant Open seat | Ask about the seat |
| Treasurer | Pete Castro | treasurer@oregon.usatf.org |
| Past President Also Membership & Clubs Chair | Lynn Brown | membership@oregon.usatf.org |
Chairs and coordinators
| Role | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Governance Chair | Carol McLatchie | carolmclatchie@gmail.com |
| Coaching Co-Chair | Matt Lydum | mlydum@gmail.com |
| Coaching Co-Chair | Tom Millbrooke | tom_millbrooke@msn.com |
| Competition Chair Also Road & Trail Chair | Mike Blackmore | blackmoremassage@gmail.com |
| Masters & Open Chair | Ivan Faulhaber | open@oregon.usatf.org |
| Certification Chair | Scott Phoenix | sandcphoenix@gmail.com |
| Race Walk Chair | Marie VerMeer | racewalking@oregon.usatf.org |
| SafeSport Coordinator | Carl Sniffen | asvc@oregon.usatf.org |
| Sanctions Chair | Debi Hanson | debihanson@me.com |
| Youth Chair | Doug Burnett | youth@oregon.usatf.org |
PO Box 1169 Tualatin, OR 97062
Write to USATF Oregon at the address, or email membership@oregon.usatf.org. For anything specific, the directory has a direct email for every chair.
Volunteer at a meet
Meets need officials, timers and helpers. Certified officials get training, mentoring and insurance.
Quick links
- USATF ConnectLog in to manage your membership
- Join or renewMemberships run January to December
- Sanction an eventInsurance and sanctioning for meet directors
- Club resourcesSchedules, records applications, anti-doping, accident insurance
- Competition rulesThe current USATF rule books, free online
- SafeSport compliant listCheck any coach or official
- ShopAssociation gear
- USATF.TVWatch national championships

Run by people like you.
Officials, coaches, board members and meet-day helpers keep Oregon racing. There’s a place for you.