South Jersey Athletic Club
Leadership
Our club leadership is comprised of club officers, and captains for each of our different groups.
Officers
Randy Rigley, President
Randy took the helm of SJAC after over 12 years with the club. He is a lifelong athlete and a USATF-certified coach with numerous accomplishments, including a sub-4:05 mile, numerous podium finishes in running and triathlon events, multiple USATF Masters and All-American awards, and multiple appearances at the Boston Marathon. He founded the #pitcrew and The Track Workout, expanding the reach of SJAC. His vision includes expanding the club's active membership, increasing participation in races and club social events, and inspiring every member to be the best athlete they can be.
Amy Fisher,
Vice President
Amy Fisher has been a member of SJAC since 2016. She is a former D2 college runner and has been a cross-country and track coach for over 20 years. Amy is a multiple Boston Marathon finisher. She is also an age-group podium finisher in Ironman Maryland. Amy's favorite races include the Jersey Genesis Triathlon, the Atlantic City Triathlon, the Boston Marathon, and the Rehobeth Half Marathon. She enjoys watching the Eagles, Phillies, and Flyers, traveling to watch her college daughter run, visiting her son, and running with friends.
Peter Brandt, Treasurer
Peter's recent credits include Eagleman 70.3 and Ironman 70.3 Long Island. He has been with SJAC since 2020 and coaches at the SJAC Track Workout.
Tom Dinzeo, Secretary
Tom has been an SJAC member since 2019. He participated in over 20 triathlons since 2017, recently winning his age-group in the 2026 Maryland State Championships. He has completed four 70.3 distance events and he is training for his first full Ironman during the 2026 season. His primary discipline is running and he has completed 10+ marathons (PR 3:07:11), including numerous Boston qualifying times. He PR'd his Broad Street 10-mile run this year with a time of 1:03:58.
Lauren Smith, Secretary
Lauren is a former All-American gymnast and a Division I springboard diver who took up triathlon in 2012. Since then, she has raced numerous sprint and Olympic distances. She is also a 4-time 70.3 finisher, a 3-time Ironman finisher, and has qualified for USAT Age Group Nationals 5 times. She earned a top-10 finish in the open water swim at nationals in 2023. When not swimming, biking, or running, she’s watching sports, spending time with friends, or traveling the world with her husband.
Captains - Track and Field
Nicole Dyer & Kathleen Monforto
Nicole Dyer (nee Briggs) has been running in the South Jersey area since she was 13. After graduating from Haddon Heights High School in 2006 with personal bests in the 1600 (5:15) and 3200 (11:15), she ran for East Carolina University focusing on the 5k (17:16) and the 10k (38:25). In this new era of running as a mother of two, Nicole encourages everyone (especially women) to step out of their comfort zones to try something new. She believes a well-rounded training plan includes hard work, good music, and healthy trash-talking.
Kathleen (Linck) Monforto has been running since age 10, competing at Bishop Eustace and later at Georgetown University, where she earned All-American honors in the 3000m. After returning to the sport 10 years ago, she has enjoyed reconnecting with the running community and values the camaraderie that makes running so rewarding.
Captains - Road
Ryan Aurilia & Joe Iovonisci
Ryan Aurilia - bio coming soon
Joe Iovonisci - Joe has been an SJAC member since 2017. He has ran 117 marathons, including current streak of 10 Bostons in a row, a Boston Qualifying time in all 50 states, and all 6 World Major Marathons at least twice, plus Sydney. He has been official pacer at over 10 full and half marathons. Marathon PR: 2:47, mile PR: 5:09, both set over age 45. He continues to run marathons post-knee replacement surgery, but has taken up road and mountain biking to replace some of the mileage.
Captains - Triathlon
Tom Dinzeo, Amy Fisher, Brian Haynes, & Lauren Smith
Tom Dinzeo - see officer bio
Amy Fisher - see officer bio
Brian Haynes is a USMS-certified coach and has been competing in triathlons since 2014,ncluding Ironman Maryland in 2022. When not training or racing, Brian can usually be found either on the pool decks coaching for a local Masters swim program or working to support a variety of races located between NY and DC throughout the year. Brian also coaches at the SJAC Track Workout.
Lauren Smith - see officer bio
Captain - Trail Running
Brett Milks & Johnny Meehan
Brett Milks has been a member of the South Jersey Athletic Club for the past two years and currently serves as the Trail and Ultra Captain. Being part of this club has given him the opportunity to help runners of all levels discover the challenge and enjoyment of trail and ultra running while building lasting friendships along the way. For him, running is about more than miles—it’s about community, resilience, and pushing each other to be our best. He's honored to represent SJAC and looks forward to continuing to grow the trail running community, one mile at a time.
Johnny Meehan lives in Swedesboro with his wife and two kids. He is a USMC veteran, and got into running consistently around 2020 to become healthier. He has run a sub-17min 5k, and a sub-3 hour marathon
Captains - Social Planning
Catherine Brandt & Marta Katarzyna
Catherine Brandt - bio coming soon
Marta Katarzyna - bio coming soon
