Kaniksu Ultras

Board of Directors

Austin Reed

Founder, Member at Large

The Kaniksu Ultras team wouldn’t be where it is today if it weren’t for Austin Reed. Austin is an active-duty USAF SERE Specialist, an avid endurance athlete, and certified Race Director through the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA).

Ricky Haro

President, Race Director

Ricky served 6 years as a USAF SERE Specialist. He is an avid endurance athlete who thrives on hard challenges like Badwater 146 and attempting the Nolan's 14. He is a certified Race Director through RRCA.

Andy Ballard

Vice President

Andy served as a SERE Specialist and then went on to pursue Outdoor Recreation Majors. He is a trail runner as well as mountaineer. Andy has several years experience volunteering for Kaniksu Ultras.

Jarrod Evans

Marketing/Sponsorship, Member at Large

Jarrod served as a SERE Specialist and also served in several capacities as a volunteer for the event. Jarrod loves the outdoors and can be found hiking, fishing, and riding in the summertime and hitting the slopes in the winter.

Jason Marez

Logistics & Communications, Member at Large

Jason served as a SERE Specialist and knows every aspect of Kaniksu Ultras events. He has participated in several Emory Corwine Memorial Ruck Races. He is also an avid trail runner.