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 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.