About USATF Oregon
Run by volunteers.
A volunteer-driven, not-for-profit association supporting the sport at every level: children and adults, newcomers and elite athletes, coaches and officials.
Who we are
Every discipline
We grow track, field, cross country, race walking, trail and mountain running, and road running from 5 km to ultramarathons across Oregon, as part of USA Track & Field nationally.
- 1Track
- 2Field: jumps and throws
- 3Cross country
- 4Race walking
- 5Trail and mountain running
- 6Road running, 5 km to ultras
Governance
How we run
Codes of conduct, open financials and board meetings any member can join.
Codes of conduct
Coaches’ code (PDF)Expectations for everyone involved in the sport:
- Volunteers
- Officials
- Registered coaches
- Athletes
- Athlete representatives
- Medical providers
Financials
The latest Statement of Financial Activities covers Q1 2026.
Request from the TreasurerMeetings
USATF members can request virtual access to board meetings by email. Minutes are posted after each meeting.
Request access
Board and directory
Who handles what
Use the directory to reach the right person directly. Every role has its own email.
Officers Board
| Role | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| President | Shannon Milton | president@oregon.usatf.org |
| 1st Vice PresidentAlso Officials Chair | Gibby Reynolds | vicepresident@oregon.usatf.org |
| 2nd Vice PresidentAlso 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 PresidentAlso Membership & Clubs Chair | Lynn Brown | membership@oregon.usatf.org |
Committee 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 ChairAlso 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 |
No one matches that search. Try a role like “youth” or “officials”, or email membership@oregon.usatf.org.
Contact
Get in touch
For anything else, write to the association. To reach a committee directly, use the directory.
Tualatin, OR 97062membership@oregon.usatf.org
Volunteer
Meets need you.
Officials, timers and helpers keep every meet running. 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
Join the association
See you at the start line.
A USATF membership covers you at every sanctioned meet in the country. Join today and you're covered through December 2027.