Jason “Jay” Paganelli is an RRCA Certified Race Director who has designed and managed races throughout the country for over a decade. From award-winning state championships to charity runs for some of the largest non-profits in the world, these races have been featured in Men’s Health Magazine, Ultrarunner, and many others. With over 25 years as a runner himself, he’s competed in everything from 5k to 100+ miles.

John Santillo has run THOUSANDS of races. You read that right. THOUSANDS. He’s race-directed his own, in addition to toeing the line himself practically every weekend, for decades, around the country. John has multiple marathons under his belt, and is currently the Race Director for the Common Fence Point 5 Miler in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. John is a proud member of the Rhode Island Road Runners.

Brian Beausoleil has been a competitive runner for over 30 years, and has run over a thousand races, including 50+ marathons. He has continually given back to the sport, serving as Race Director for the Warren Substance Abuse 5k, the Hangover Classic, the Cross Country in the Park series and many others. He has served on the race management side of the sport for over 3 decades.

Fernando Mendonca has run for most of his life, but only started competing on the road race scene in the past 15 years. Since doing so he’s racked up age group wins, and most notably, took home the Cross Country State Master’s Championship Title during the 2012 Season in his home state of Rhode Island! Fernando has been on the race management side of the sport for 12 years.

Roz Stearns started running as an adult when she decided to go for her first marathon in 2010. Shortly after that, she found herself on the business side of the industry and has been there ever since. Over the years she has worked with hundreds of events in every facet of race management and feels incredibly lucky to have found a way to combine her passion for running with a rewarding career.

Justin Teixeira is a Firefighter & Paramedic at the LIttle Compton Fire Department in Little Compton, Rhode Island. Justin joined the True North Running Company team 5 years ago, helping runners on the sidelines as our on-site EMT. He’s now served as the Medical Director for over a dozens races, from 5k to 24-hour ultra-marathon, and provided operational support from local races to state championships.

Steven is the voice you’ve probably heard at the start line, and a driving force behind countless unforgettable race day experiences. As a longtime race announcer and seasoned operations lead, he brings both energy and precision to every event. Steven is the founder of Gansett Run Club in Providence, RI, where he’s built a thriving running community rooted in fun, inclusion, and beer. From emceeing major road races to designing creative community activations, Steven thrives at the intersection of logistics and hype, ensuring every runner feels seen, supported, and inspired.

Dom Dellamano has been involved in the running community for a decade, competing in and after high school. While he did not run for a collegiate NCAA team, he still competed in unattached races and has great experience with almost all forms of racing. Being a jack-of-all-trades and with vast event management experience, you can find him anywhere on the course, making sure the races are running smoothly. Dom has been on the management side of races for over 5 years.

Jon Packer is a runner himself, having conquered many races from 5k to half marathon. As the owner of Jonathan Packer Photography, Jon also graces True North Running Company with his immense talent for capturing our races and our athletes with his beautiful images. Whether it’s a action shot of an athlete or a scenic landscape image that shares the beauty of one of the courses, his work tells the story of our races.

Jaryd Charlebois has been running for most of his life and for the last 5 years has been toeing the line at trail races around New England. Also an avid long distance hiker he enjoys traveling around the country to explore different trails. When he’s not running he works as a pediatric occupational therapy assistant in his local community. Jaryd is a proud veteran and loves finding common values within the running community.

Mike Vallee has had a passion for running for most of his life, which has only grown over the past 20+ years. Mike has run from 1 mile “Fun” runs to ultra-marathons with each race fueling his passion further. Another element of road racing Mike enjoys is volunteering at aid stations or as a pacer supporting runners in their quest to hit their goal. Participating in so many races it becomes obvious that a road race event just doesn’t happen out of thin air. It takes a team of dedicated people to work together and make it happen. Being on the True North Racing team is another channel for Mike to exercise his passion for this sport with the goal in offering a great experience for every participant.

Stephen was not only a passionate runner himself, but also a dedicated volunteer with an extensive history of supporting thousands of runners throughout the years. He approached his roles in race support and logistics with unwavering commitment, always prioritizing the experience of the runners above all else. Stephen could always be found warmly greeting our participants in the parking lot or at aid stations, sharing his positivity with everyone he encountered. Stephen’s legacy of selflessness and genuine care for the running community will forever be remembered and deeply missed.