Club Officers
President
Molly Wert
Hi my name is Molly and I am the president of Tricats this year! I am a Junior majoring in Biology and Public Health. I got into triathlons following my background as a competitive swimmer and a track and field athlete. The Tricats have been the best thing I have been involved in on Campus and I am so excited to have the best season yet!
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
Erika Dewey
Hey Y’all my name is Erika and I am back for round two as the secretary! I am a junior majoring in Biology and am from Cincinnati Ohio (I bet you wished you lived near Joe Burrow too). I never did triathlons before college but put played lots of other sports. I love to be outside, drink coffee or matcha, read books, and bring various animals into my apartment. I am so excited to introduce other people to this sport and hang out with everyone on the team. Fun Fact: I just got my my name legally changed from Erica to Erika- so now you really are spelling it wrong if you use a C.
Merchandise & Sponsorship Chair
Abby Muller
Hey guys! I’m Abby the sponsorship and merchandise chair. I’m an incoming Junior majoring in math with a minor in special education and rehab. This is going to be my third year on the team and involved in triathlons. I’m excited to get to know everyone and for this year’s season!
Fundraising Chair
Audrey Thompson
Hi Tricats, I’m Audrey the fundraising chair! I am a sophmore majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology. I love swimming in the sun and eating jeallybeans!
Social Media Chair
Walter Davenport
Hi I’m Walter and this will be my 3rd year with Tricats. I’m from Tucson and I will be entering my Junior year in Mechanical Engineering. This club has been the best way for me to meet new people in college, and I’m very excited to highlight all the Ramazing things we do this year! Fun Fact: I like to eat out at restaurants.
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.