MEET THE TEAM

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Every member of the MMTC Board of Directors is a volunteer, elected by the membership each year at the December meeting. The board organizes the club’s events and activities and donates its time and talents to benefit the club, our members, the sport, and the community.

The board meets monthly and members are welcome to attend. Any member in good standing at the time of the election may run for office and vote. If you are interested in serving on the board, please contact our President at president@midmdtriclub.org.

PRESIDENT

Tim Delss

president@midmdtriclub.org

I started my journey into organized sports at the age of 5. Starting in “stick and ball” sports, I eventually transitioned into endurance sports in 2006 and became a member of Mid Maryland Triathlon Club in 2009. I quickly found a home in MMTC, and the multisport community, and embraced all that it has to offer. A MMTC Hall of Fame inductee in 2023, and the founder of the IRONMAN Maryland 1st Timers Program, triathlon and MMTC have become such an important part of my life and it is my pleasure to serve as the President for 2025/26.

VICE PRESIDENT

Jeannie Payer

vicepresident@midmdtriclub.org

Jeannie Payer ran her first race in 2006 and discovered triathlon in 2015. That same year, she joined MMTC, a decision that has played a significant role in her growth and longevity in the sport. Jeannie began racing alongside her son and husband, and while they still train with her occasionally, she is most often found toeing the start line solo. She strongly values the relationships she has formed through MMTC and credits her many training partners as key contributors to her continued success and enjoyment of triathlon.

Since starting triathlons, Jeannie has completed an impressive 22 races, including 2 Ironman, 10 Half Ironman, 8 Olympic-distance, and 2 Sprint triathlons, with the half distance clearly earning her vote as a favorite. A big fan of the race‑cation, Jeannie has raced in 18 states as well as Switzerland, Italy, and Canada.

She continues to compete in one to two triathlons and one to two running races each year, while also prioritizing consistent strength training to support long-term performance. Jeannie is a mother of three mostly grown children, the proud mother of two rescue dogs, and grateful for a husband who enthusiastically supports all of her endurance adventures.

TREASURER

Jeanine Murphy-Morris

treasurer@midmdtriclub.org

I took up triathlon in 2006 at 46 years of age and I’m still hanging in there. I was a Cat 4 bicycle racer in Colorado in the 1980’s and hadn’t done much racing since then. The first Irongirl in Columbia 2006 intrigued me, so I did it and fell in love with triathlon. It was a perfect sport to combine my love of data (I was an engineer at NASA) with working out. I joined MMTC in 2008 and have learned a lot from the members over the years. I did my first half at Eagleman on the eve of my 50th birthday, and my first Ironman at age 58 at IM Chattanooga. So, after ten half-IM’s, and another IM at Maryland, I’ve happily settled into sprints and Olympics in my crispy “golden” years. I volunteered to be club treasurer so I could give back to the club and support others in trying to reach their endurance sports goals.

SECRETARY

Joshua Heskett

secretary@midmdtriclub.org

I am a disabled combat veteran who turned to endurance sports as a way to manage PTSD and reclaim my mental and physical strength. What started as a personal outlet through running evolved into a passion for triathlon and ultra-distance racing. I am now an Ironman and have completed a 50-mile ultramarathon. I believe fitness is not just about physical performance — it is a powerful tool for mental resilience, discipline, and healing. I encourage others to train not only for their bodies, but for their minds.

COMMUNICATIONS

Audessa Vaught

communications@midmdtriclub.org

Audessa Vaught started racing triathlons in 2013 alongside her mom and hasn’t slowed down since. She has raced every distance, from sprint and Olympic to many 70.3s and full IRONMAN races, and in 2023 she won her age group at the USA Triathlon Long Course Aquabike National Championships at CLASH Daytona. Many local riders know her from the Sunday Funday rides out of Maple Lawn, which she organizes and where she usually leads the B or C group.

Away from racing, Audessa works in supportive housing at Laurel Advocacy & Referral Services (LARS), a Laurel nonprofit that helps local residents with housing and other essential services.

ATHLETE EXPERIENCE

Jennifer Coyne

athlete-experience@midmdtriclub.org

Jennifer Coyne has been involved in triathlon since 2006, competing in both short-course and long-course events, with the 70.3 distance being her favorite. She has been a member of the Mid Maryland Triathlon Club since 2017 and has served on the board of directors over the years. Jennifer greatly values the triathlon community and is grateful for the friendships and connections that she has made through the club. In addition to racing, she has coached alongside John Hughes with 90+ Cycling and Peak Athletic Coaching. Jennifer is the owner of Alchera Massage in Elkridge, where she works as a massage therapist and personal trainer.

WEBMASTER

Geoff Matrangola

webmaster@midmdtriclub.org

Geoff has been racing triathlon since 2006. He has finished two full IRONMAN races, along with many 70.3s and plenty of sprint and Olympic-distance races. Away from the course he is a software engineer, currently a Principal Software Engineer at MasterPeace Solutions, with a master’s degree in computer science from Loyola University Maryland. That background is how he ended up looking after the club’s website.

GET INVOLVED

Have an idea for the club, want to volunteer, or thinking about running for the board? We would love to hear from you.