TC3 Board 2016

David Harless – President

  • Owner of Ambush Heads, LLC
  • Cycling advocate since 2002
  • Training and participating in triathlons since 2012
  • Participate in cycling Critiriums and Road racing since 2013
  • President of SB Racing 2014

Some of my ideas include nutrition coaching, Event Coordination, Training, and kit design/materials used.

Andrea Samansky – Vice President

I ran track and cross country in high school, junior college
and then at Fresno State. I have run two marathons and lots of half marathons, triathlons and recently finished my first Ironman.

I have been an owner of Sierra Running Co./ Fleet Feet Fresno and a member of TC3 for many years and served on the TC3 Board of Directors this last year. I love to train with the club as long as I don’t have to get up too early or the water is not TOO cold.

You all really inspire me. Racing with TC3 and cheering on my teammates is one of my favorite parts of the sport! I love TC3 and all the people in it and I welcome this opportunity to serve.

Courtney Snell – Secretary

My name is Courtney and I have been a member of Tc3 for the past 2 years. Last year I took the plunge and competed in my first Olympic distance triathlon and am looking forward to tackling my first 1/2 Ironman in 2016. I have 3 children, teach cycling classes at GB3, and own a small business. I am just like you and have a busy life, but triathlons are what keep me sane.

I served on the board last year and would appreciate the chance to serve again. I loved watching the club grow and enjoyed helping members get involved. TC3 had helped me grow in this sport, and as a person, and I strive to give back as much as I can.

Janae Dixon – Membership

I have been a member of TC3 since 2012 when I did my first triathlon: Tri Tulare. Through my triathlon journey I have been able to lose 60 pounds and become a much healthier person all around. I am very thankful for how welcoming TC3 was when I started and how much help the club gave me. Thank you for letting me serve and give back in the small way that I can.

Ray Keys-Bramlett – Sierra Kids Tri Director

  • Owner Activitynut
  • Owner Sierra Cascades Multisport

The first 46 years: I only ran when chased…and I avoided
being chased. Five years ago I started volunteering and helping out at races, mostly triathlons and encouraged my daughter to do her first sprint triathlon at Shaver. Watching her inspired me to get off the couch myself. The last 5 years: I became active in the triathlon club. I did several sprint triathlons each year…slow, but finished. My wife and I did the Nike Half in SF three years ago, and I have done several 5Ks. I am not fast yet… but that will come. I love our triathlon community and all of the friends that we have made.

Pat Feller – Team Event Director

My first triathlon was the Wildflower Sprint in May 2013 and I have competed at Wildflower every year since. I have also competed at Pacific Grove, Millerton Lake, Huntington Lake, Shaver Lake, and the Esprit de She triathlon in San Diego. I have competed in the California Classic Metric, Valley Girl Metric, and the Bike the Coast Century, as well as various 5K races around the area. I joined TC3 in January 2014 and have enjoyed getting to know and training with the TC3 members. I would like to be part of the board because I feel it’s important not only to compete but to volunteer my time at events and support my teammates at races. I would like to help make TC3 a strong supportive environment for all level of athletes.

Kelly Clay – Social Director

I have been a member of TC3 since my first triathlon in 2011. Through the support and encouragement of TC3 members, I graduated from
Sprints to Olympics and now my new favorite distance, International or ½ Iron Man’s.

After running road races and trying a season of competitive cycling, I found myself back at triathlons. The camaraderie of the sport and our team is a big part of racing. Hearing people scream your name or holding up signs like You Fast Like Ghandi make me remember I’m not alone on the course.

My sales job in animal health has me traveling a lot lately, so I would like to give back to a club that has been so motivational and encouraging to me, new members, and veterans of the sport. I would like to see our club continue to show people that anyone can do a triathlon and demonstrate how much fun you can have training and racing.

Ron Thomsen – Ex Officio (2014 President)

  • Founding member of TC3
  • Former Treasurer in 2011 and 2012.
  • Former President in 2013 and 2014.