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Mick Mominee

Co-Owner, CEO, Race Director & Athlete: Mick Mominee
Mick has been multisport racing for over 25 years and coaching for more than 15 years. Mick's racing career began in cross country and track at Clay High School in Oregon, Ohio and continued at Kenyon College. He has also raced for the University of Dayton Triathlon Team, DT3 and Team Dayton Cycling. He now competes for the Runners Plus Zoom Multisport Racing Team. Mick's achievements include MVP of the Kenyon College Track and Field Team, 2nd place in the All Ohio D-III 800m, CAT5 racer of the year for Team Dayton Cycling, competing in U.S. Age Group Duathlon and Triathlon National Championships, and racing in the World Duathlon Age Group Championships. Mick has coached high school cross country and track and field, is a certified spin instructor, and currently coaches local athletes in running, biking and swimming. Mick holds a doctorate in Urban Educational Leadership from the University of Cincinnati and teaches ethics at Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School. 

Nicole LaSelle

Co-Owner, Performance Counselor & Athlete: Nicole LaSelle
A native of Dayton, Ohio, Nicole began her athletic career at the age of 11, competing in Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) track meets. While attending Chaminade-Julienne High School, she won 6 OHSAA state titles (three in cross country and three in track) and accepted a scholarship to the University of Notre Dame, where she earned All-Academic and Varsity honors. After college, Nicole cross-trained in cycling and swimming to complement her running and began competing in triathlons and duathlons. In 2005, she won the Chicago Triathlon in the Age Group division and was the 2011 U.S. Duathlon National Champion. She went onto place 9th at the World Duathlon Championships in Gijon, Spain, later that year. In 2017 Nicole was inducted into the Dayton Distance Running Hall of Fame. She enjoys training with her teammates on the Runners Plus Zoom Multisport Racing Team. Nicole holds a BA in Psychology from Notre Dame, a MS.Ed in Community and School Counseling from the University of Dayton, and a Ph.D in Counselor Education from Kent State University. Nicole is a licensed professional clinical counselor with training in sports performance.

Rebekah Brately

Director of Management, Marketing & Sponsorship, USA Triathlon Certified Race Director & Athlete: Rebekah Brately
Rebekah completed her first marathon in 2013 to rediscover her love for fitness after an inactive four years of college. She stumbled across Kona on TV a few weeks later and set out to complete her first triathlon the following year. She's been hooked on multisport racing ever since. Rebekah joined the Zoom staff to further the sport she loves and show those who thought that the finish line was too far away that nothing is impossible. She is a USA Triathlon Certified Race Director. Rebekah is also the owner of Bridge the Gap Communication, a marketing and copywriting company, based in Columbus, Ohio. Contact Rebekah for more information on sponsorships or with any questions about getting into the sport. She would love to share!

Course Director & Athlete: Tyler Barchek

Tyler is an avid athlete who loves any and all sports, games, and adventures. Tyler will try anything and enjoys sharing his passion for life with others. Tyler raced in the very first Zoom race, and joined our staff soon after. He competed in swimming and diving and ran cross country for Centerville High School. He has continued racing obstacles course events, in local running races, and triathlons. Tyler attended Wright State, earning a degree in marketing and communication. He has worked in sales, marketing and communication for Performance Bike, Up and Running, and Bob Ronkers; he is currently at Reynolds and Reynolds. Tyler is the friendly face you see on course, so please say hello to him! 

Kim Whitesell

Registration Coordinator & Athlete: Kim Whitesell
Kim loves the outdoors and competing in triathlon, though biking will always be her favorite sport. She completed Ironman Ohio 70.3 in 2017. On the bike, she’s  completed RAGBRAI — a seven-day bike ride across Iowa — two years in a row and Tour d Cure in Orlando, Florida. Kim enjoys canoeing, hiking, running, swimming, biking, camping, tennis and softball. Kim has been a teacher for 21 years and coaches a running club of 63 second through sixth graders at the elementary school where she teaches. Kim is an example of true resilience, training despite numerous health issues, POTS, Dysautonomia, Diabetes, Exercise Induced Anaphylaxis, High Blood Pressure, Histamine Disorder, etc. She trains to show others to never give up and to share her struggles so that others may benefit. She may not be fast, may not podium, but she never quits! Kim has been married to Steve for nearly 30 years and has two children, Johnathan and Madison, who are both The Ohio State University graduates.

Shirley Mominee, Race Mom, Director of Food Services, Office Administrator & Athlete

Shirley Mominee has been Mick's race mom for over 30 years, encouraging him in Track and Field, Cross Country, and on the Triathlon circuit! She started racing herself about 10 years ago, and she enjoys walking, cycling, and running. She completed several 5k races and even won her age group. But her favorite running partners are her grandchildren Crosby and Rory. Gauky as they call her, worked behind the scenes since the start of Zoom, mostly with pre and post race prep. She joined the race day team a few years ago and helps in Lil' Zoom's Kitchen serving up yummy goodness. In her spare time, she helps her other 2 children and 2 grandchildren, volunteers at her Church, and cares for her mother. She just loves to help out. 

Transition Coordinator & Athlete: Megan Shannon

Enjoys the outdoors kayaking camping creeking caving swimming and volunteering. Started as volunteer Kayak water support to swimmers in 2017 and moved up the ranks to all around volunteer eventually to staff. I schedule my summer around the races. I love the feeling of appreciation acceptance and family of ZOOMRACING since my 1st time helping with a race. I make my home in Southwestern Columbus

Coach Dano from PR Multisport Coaching

Coach Dano has been racing Triathlon for 35 years. He began coaching 20 years ago and he is USAT and USA Masters Swimming certified. He has worked with former Olympic triathletes Victor Plata and Sheila Taormina. He worked and coached with them for 4 years and also co-wrote 5 books on Olympic swimming. I  also am a High School swimming head Coach of the Year (10 times), I also coached high school track / pole vault 15 years. I have coached six triathletes to the IRONMAN World Championship as well as multiples athletes to the age group World Championships in standard distance Sprint distance and 70.3. I would love to work with you and help you get a new PR. You can contact me at PR MultiSport Coaching

Bike Mechanic & Athlete: Isaac Shelton

Isaac is the owner of Race Ready Endurance Sports and has been in the bicycle repair industry for over a decade starting in 2011 at Bishop’s Bicycles and started in the triathlon industry in 2013 because of Go Fast Multisports. Since then, Isaac has tried to be at every Zoom triathlon since 2019 to offer bicycle repair for any and all problems; pre and post race. Isaac is slowly working on mastering bicycle repair and event operations, all for the love of endurance sports. Isaac also races and is working on teaching younger people how to wrench on bikes with him at triathlons so that he can race more.

Event Emcee: Rich Fowler

Rich Fowler is a professional emcee, speaker, and entertainer who has hosted hundreds of events across the country, including triathlons, marathons, charity galas, corporate functions, and more. He is known for his energetic, engaging, and humorous style that keeps audiences entertained and motivated.

More than a decade in broadcasting mixed with 35 years of event hosting, emcee, and management helps Fowler bring an energy and positive vibe to your event.

A former nationally ranked duathlete, Fowler is experienced in the ins and outs of all things triathlon, and relates the race to the spectators from the athlete point of view, while keeping the athletes updated and informed of the things they need to know on race day.

A veteran of 300+ races as an announcer all over North America, Fowler brings a style uniquely his own (with a few "Dad jokes" mixed in) to the races.

 

Photographer & Filmmaker: David Burns

David is an avid filmmaker and photographer based out of the same small town just east of Cincinnati that he grew up in. He always had a passion for being behind the camera. He was in several films in the early 90’s as a background artist and has even directed several films and documentaries over the years. He took his passion of filmmaking into still photography and loves to travel to do sporting events, portrait work, musical events, cosplay, film themed events, and anything else he can point his lens at. He is self-taught with a sincere passion who is always looking for that next shot. Check out David's work here.

Multisport Medical Team & Athlete: Dr. Nick Curry

Dr. Nicholas Curry graduated cum laude with his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Logan College of Chiropractic in 2011.  While at Logan, he also earned a Master of Science degree in Sports Science and Rehabilitation.  Dr. Curry specializes in sports injuries, in which he integrates manipulation, soft tissue therapy, functional rehabilitation and corrective exercises with every patient.  He utilizes a variety of techniques including Motion Palpation, Myofascial Release Techniques, Kinesiology Taping and many more.  Every patient is fully educated on their condition and actively participates in their treatment plan to ensure maximum benefit and long lasting results. Dr. Curry is a native to the Miami Valley where he went to Springboro High School.  Prior to attending Logan College of Chiropractic, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from Miami University.  He enjoys all types of sports and living an active lifestyle. Go and see Dr. Nick at IHSP/Sugarcreek Chiropractic!

 


Staff Opportunities

What to work behind the scenes planning endurance events? Have a desire to give back to the sport of running, biking or swimming? We have a place for you. We are currently seeking paid race day staff for all our events. Additional opportunities are available. Please contact us at mick@zoomracingusa.com for opportunities.