The YourNextSuccess Team
Mentors & Program Leaders
Our Mentors
With over 170 mentors across 150+ career fields, we will provide you access to an unrivaled opportunity to learn from highly successful people in your desired field of interest
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= AthleteBiz Board Member
= USATF Foundation Director
= Pro / Elite Athlete
Aaron Cattell
AthleteBiz
Human Resources, Web Platform Management, Hospitality Management
Alison Taunton-Rigby
TetraGenetics
Healthcare, Life Sciences, Financial Services
Amy Acuff
Winning Edge Apps
Mobile Software Developer, Sports Performance
Ann Gaffigan
Dimensional Innovations
Interactive Technology, Software Development, Public Speaking
Ashley Higginson
Miller Canfield
Attorney
Ben Rosario
HOKA NAZ Elite
Retail Mgmt, Elite Coaching, Entrepreneurship, Sports Marketing
Bob Fleshner
EPICoach
Executive Coaching, Web Platform Building, Attorney
Adam Nelson
The Lovett School
TFAA Board Director, Wellness, Fitness, Business Operations
Amanda Smock
Realtor Group, Inc.
Real Estate Broker, Coaching
Amy Begley
Atlanta Track Club
Coaching, Training Group Leader, USATF leader
Anré Williams
AMEX
Financial Services
Ashley Miess
PharmaCare US
Advertising, Film/TV/Web Production, Journalism, Personal Training, Web Platform Mgmt
Bianca Knight
Bianca Knight Foundation
Coaching
Bob Murdock
Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau
Event Management, Sales, Sports Marketing, Event Marketing, Hospitality
Alice Schmidt Kehaya
Oregon Health & Science University
Health Care, Physician
Amory Rowe Salem
InTheArena
Education, Coaching, Non-Profit, Writing, Reporting
Andy Martin
Exclamation Services
Organizational Marketing & Logistics, Non-Profit Management, Sports Leadership, USATF Leader
Aretha Thurmond
USATF
Elite Athlete Coordinator
Ashley Wright
CASA, USATF Foundation
Financial Services, USATF Foundation Director
Bob Bickel
RunSignUp
Technology Startup Entrepreneurship, Event Management, Web Platform Building
Bob West
Metal
Information Security, Cryptocurrencies
Program Leaders
Jack Wickens
Lead Program Manager
Jack Wickens launched AthleteBiz in 2014 and has served on the Board of the USATF Foundation since 2006. Both organizations are dedicated to the success of elite Track & Field athletes as athletes, as role models and as individuals. Jack’s business career included senior executive positions at UnitedHealth Group and at Prudential. He sees a fairly straight line from his experiences and “lessons learned” as a competitive runner to his business leadership accomplishments and personal life fulfillment.
Bob Fleshner
Lead Professional Career Coach
Bob Fleshner is the YourNextSuccess program leader for AthleteBiz. He is the founder and President of EPICOACH and is a Professional Certified Executive Coach. He brings to the table decades of multi-disciplinary experience and skill development, realized as an entrepreneur, a road race director and as a Fortune 500 company executive. He applies a deep understanding of business as well as human nature to help his clients undertake a journey of self-discovery, which, in turn, helps them to unlock their potential.
Aaron Cattell
Program Manager
Aaron Cattell joined AthleteBiz in 2013. Since that time he has worked with athletes to develop various tools and programs, focusing on both individual and overall platform enhancements for the off-the-track experience. Aaron has nearly a decade of experience in various Human Resources roles and functions, working in both small and large organizations. He holds an MBA from William and Mary, had previously earned the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification, and is a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt.
Lauryn Williams
Lead Financial Planner
Lauryn Williams is a highly respected and credentialed financial planning expert, who, as a 4X Olympian with gold and silver medals to her name, has earned a deep understanding of how athletes tick. Lauryn is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), College Student Loan Advisor (CSLP) and an MBA.
Kacey Gibson
Lead Sports Psychologist
Kacey Gibson is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) who earned All-American status as a cross country runner for Florida State University. Kacey uses her past sport experiences as a guiding force in her sport psychology consulting services.
Kai Laird
Lead Counselor and Therapist
Kai Laird is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC). Kai has experience in a variety of clinical roles and is currently the program director of Integrative Health at the Williamsburg Indoor Sports Complex.
AthleteBiz Board Members
Aaron Cattell
AthleteBiz
Deena Kastor
Mammoth Track Club
Joe Fabris
Plus3
Ashley Higginson
Miller Canfield
Hawi Keflezighi
HAWI Management
Steve Fillebrown
Clearview Consulting
Bob Fleshner
EPICoach
Jack Wickens
AthleteBiz
Willie Banks
HSJ