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.

What we do

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.

Board

Officers

Board officers
RoleNameEmail
PresidentShannon Miltonpresident@oregon.usatf.org
1st Vice President
Also Officials Chair
Gibby Reynoldsvicepresident@oregon.usatf.org
2nd Vice President
Also Budget, Communications and Para Chair
Phil Suttoncommunications@oregon.usatf.org
SecretaryVacant Open seatAsk about the seat
TreasurerPete Castrotreasurer@oregon.usatf.org
Past President
Also Membership & Clubs Chair
Lynn Brownmembership@oregon.usatf.org
Committees

Chairs and coordinators

Committee chairs and coordinators
RoleNameEmail
Governance ChairCarol McLatchiecarolmclatchie@gmail.com
Coaching Co-ChairMatt Lydummlydum@gmail.com
Coaching Co-ChairTom Millbrooketom_millbrooke@msn.com
Competition Chair
Also Road & Trail Chair
Mike Blackmoreblackmoremassage@gmail.com
Masters & Open ChairIvan Faulhaberopen@oregon.usatf.org
Certification ChairScott Phoenixsandcphoenix@gmail.com
Race Walk ChairMarie VerMeerracewalking@oregon.usatf.org
SafeSport CoordinatorCarl Sniffenasvc@oregon.usatf.org
Sanctions ChairDebi Hansondebihanson@me.com
Youth ChairDoug Burnettyouth@oregon.usatf.org
Contact

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.

Become an official

Run by people like you.

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