Helen Summerford
MUTS Board President
Physical Therapist

“I have been running since I was a little kid. After my first marathon in my 20’s, I realized running was a passion and would be a major part of my life. I enjoy passing along my enthusiasm, and I am always looking forward to my next adventure." 

Jenny Hong

MUTS Vice President/Membership Coordinator

Pediatric intensive care physician at Batson    Children's Hospital       

“This California girl was never much of a runner until I moved to the South and discovered REAL Southern cooking - then running became a necessity. In 2013, just finishing a 5k was a feat....now I am an ultrarunner! Imagine that! Whatever distance I'm running, you can usually find me in a JCecil original tutu. Everything's more fun in a tutu!”

Kathy Clem
MUTS Secretary

Chief Executive Officer of the Good Samaritan Center, a nonprofit that helps families in crisis.

“While we all know that an active lifestyle is important, I ultimately appreciate and love the fellowship of people that are active (especially folks that run, cycle, and do triathlons). This fellowship is also why I love being a MUTS board member. And while running is my nemesis (especially as I have started doing triathlons), I found that running trails, while quite challenging, is easier on my body than asphalt and a more soulful experience for this girl that has always loved nature. One of my MUTS goals is to become a better trail runner so that one day I too might be an ULTRA trail athlete.”

Kara Hankins
MUTS Race Coordinator

Josh Warren
MUTS Board member

Paul Van Hooydonk

MUTS Board Member

Skyhawks Sports Jackson & SuperTots Sports Jackson Owner and Coach

"It is ironic that during my high school and college soccer playing days, the part I struggled with the most was the running. Little did I know then, what an important aspect of my life it was to become. Running has given me some of my greatest experiences. It has helped get me through some of my toughest times, and it has given me true and loyal friends. Running keeps me grounded; figuratively and literally (aka faceplants on the trails). It is not always fun. But it is so worth it. Enjoy your next run"

Ethan Mayeu

Engineer – Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality

Growing up in Gulfport, MS, Dr. Carl Touchstone was my orthodontist and I remember hearing (although somewhat unimpressed) stories of his ultra-running while sitting in his office getting braces.  “Who would run that far?” I would wonder, eyes rolling.  “That’s stooopid!” as only a teenager could say.  Little did I know that in 2005 I would run his namesake race, The Carl Touchstone Memorial Mississippi Trail 50, as my first ultra-marathon.  I would run that far, and it would be me that would be that “stooopid”.  But I loved it.  See you on the trails.

Jimmy Giles

MUTS Hydration Chair

Workforce Coodinator

Terry Williamson MUTS Treasurer

Legal Counsel for the city of Jackson, MS