Club Officers
President
Meredith Bauman
Hello! My name is Meredith, I’m from Flagstaff AZ. I am a sophomore in Pre-Nursing and French. Going to practice and getting to know so many cool people was the highlight of my Freshman year! I am excited to be President this year and looking forward to meeting the new people! Fun fact: I do triathlons.
Vice-President
Zach Prestegaard
Hi I am Zach and I will be the VP this year. I am from Pewaukee, WI and I am a Junior with a major in Medicine. This will be my 3rd year as a Tricat and I am excited to be involved in planning all of our races and events this year! I have been doing triathlons since I was young doing kids races all the way up to doing an Ironman a couple years ago (and again in November!). Looking foward to meeting everyone and having another great season!
Treasurer
Joey Moreno
Hi I’m Joey/Jospeh, I am the returning treasurer. I am a junior majoring in econ and physiology. I like running, eating peanut butter, and KOM hunting! I dislike dolphin kicks. I am excited to meet all the new members this year!
Secretary
Baden Cruickshank
Hi I’m Baden and I will be the secretary for this year. I am from Flagstaff and am currently a second-year pharmacy student. This will be my 2.5th year as a Tricat, and I am so excited to meet all the new members. This club has introduced me to many of the people that I consider to be my closest friends, and triathlon training is an excellent break from school/studying. Outside of triathlon, I love to cook/bake, read, and drink matcha.
Merchandise & Sponsorship Chair
Kallen McCracken
Hi! I’m Kallen the sponsorship and merchandise chair. I’m an incoming Sophomore majoring in physiology. This is going to be my second year on the team and I am out for souls. I’m excited to get to know everyone and for this year’s season!
Social Media/Fundraising Chair
Maddie Lowe
Hey guys!! My name’s Maddie and I’m from Lebanon, Pennsylvania. I’m a sophomore majoring in medicine with a minor in sports nutrition. I have been competing in triathlons for 4 years now, and I am stoked to meet new people next year! Fun fact: I broke my wrist riding up Mt. Lemmon.
Coaches
Johnathan Grinder
Head Coach
All American DIII swimmer in college. First triathlon in 1982. Multiple top 15 finishes at USAT National Championships. Team USA 1989, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995 and 1997. Ironman Kona in 1996. Founded Tucson Racing in 1994. Directed the Pan American Games Triathlon Trials, ITU Pan American Cup, Collegiate National Championships 2003-2005 and multiple state and regional championships. Coached swimming from 1980-1986.