Meet The Team

Pelotonia Team

• Jackie Adler | Marketing & Communications Coordinator

  Jackie is responsible for digital content development, with a focus on social media management, email marketing, and website content.

  

• Joe Apgar | Chief Executive Officer

  Joe is responsible for driving forward the strategic vision of Pelotonia to grow the organization’s impact, as well as overseeing all day-to-day operations.

  

• Jess Audey | Technology Services Manager

  Jess is responsible for overseeing the development, direction and measurement of key initiatives across the organization in technology development, data analytics, and more.

  

• Carolyn Appelhans | Community Engagement Director

  Carolyn is responsible for leading the strategic planning, recruitment, coordination, and ongoing communication with all Pelotonia Volunteers, Riders, and Challengers.

  

• Megan Bush | Graphic Design Coordinator

  Megan is responsible for supporting and executing graphic design for the Pelotonia brand as well as consistent alignment of brand standards with a focus on design, social media content, print and digital advertising.

  

• Emily Cantwell | Gift Processing Manager

  Emily facilitates the processing of all donations and matching gifts, as well as having a variety of responsibilities meant to support stewardship and donor relations of the organization.

  

• Nick Denby | Chief Financial Officer

  Nick is responsible for creating, implementing, and managing all the internal financial and information technology strategies and systems of the organization.

  

• Ashley Ellashek | Merchandising Specialist

  Ashley oversees our merchandise and gifting procurement, design, and operations. She is also responsible for eCommerce management, customer service supporting order and processing requests, order fulfillment, and onsite merchandise operations at events.

  

• Lauren Graham | Event Operations Director

  Lauren is responsible for the planning and execution of all operational aspects of Pelotonia’s annual Ride Weekend and additional events throughout the year.

  

• Callan Hash | Executive Administrator

  Callan supports the administrative objectives of Pelotonia’s CEO, Joe Apgar. She also oversees human resource initiatives and office function.

  

• Grace Jenkins | Gift Processing Coordinator

  Grace is responsible for the accurate and timely receiving, processing, and acknowledging of charitable donations as well as managing Pelotonia's matching gift systems in order to maximize fundraising revenue.

  

• Eric Olsavsky | Vice President of Community Engagement & Partnerships

  Eric is responsible for recruiting individuals and organizations to participate in Pelotonia, while also leading major gift and legacy gift fundraising efforts to drive meaningful contributions from corporate partners and individual donors.

  

• Maddie Parisi | Event & Volunteer Operations Coordinator

  Maddie oversees Pelotonia's Volunteer program and supports various operational aspects of Ride Weekend.

  

• Hannah Rose | Community Engagement Coordinator

  Hannah supports strategic planning, recruitment, coordination, and all ongoing communications with team captains and participants.

  

• Rebecca Shortman | Marketing & Communications Manager

  Rebecca is responsible for managing communications, including content creation, newsletters, and impact reporting.

  

• Brandon Simpauco | Community Programs Manager

  Brandon is responsible for recruiting participants, leading initiatives that enhance community engagement, and coordinating community-driven programs focused on cancer research.

  

• Doug Ulman | Senior Advisor to the CEO

  Doug is responsible for developing partnerships and strategic initiatives to significantly increase the organization's fundraising and impact, and also serves as a senior advisor to the CEO.

  

• Alexa Waldron | Partnership Experience Coordinator

  Alexa is responsible for providing high-level stewardship and service to the partners that ensure Pelotonia's most important promise to the community – that 100% of participant-raised funds are directed to innovative cancer research.

  

• Erika Walker | Philanthropy & Stewardship Manager

  Erika supports relationship-building and stewardship with community members, with the goal of increasing philanthropic support for the organization.

  

• Katie Wilson | Marketing & Communications Director

  Katie provides strategic leadership for Pelotonia’s marketing and communications function, overseeing branding, content strategy, and internal and external communications.

  

• Colin Wright | Event & Volunteer Operations Coordinator

  Colin supports all operational aspects of Ride Weekend and additional Pelotonia events.