4K welcomes its first Executive Director

David has spent over 15 years in the fields of community building, education and outdoor leadership programs. He has run two non-profits and directed three community-based organizations, including organizing several long-distance cycling events. David and his family (wife Jennifer and ten-month old daughter Olive) just completed a two-year stay in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, where David taught at an international high school. He also founded and worked as the Executive Director of Basketball Kyrgyzstan, a non-profit which funds the Kyrgyzstan national basketball team and supports the growth of basketball throughout the country.

 

Before living overseas, David directed the outdoor recreation and education programs at the University of Houston and Cal State University at San Bernardino. He also founded and directed the Austin Outdoor School, a non-profit offering outdoor leadership programs for youths.

 

We are confident that David’s extensive experience running non-profits will give the 4K the leadership it seeks. Furthermore, David’s personal connection with cancer makes the 4K’s mission of central importance to him. As he puts it, “The mission of the 4K really speaks to me on both a personal and professional level - I am excited about becoming part of the 4K family and leading the organization into the future.”

 

David will be charged with leading the 4K while growing our mission and impact. In addition to the daily tasks of running the 4K, David will focus over the next year on executing the 4K’s ambitious growth plan. Our aim is to expand to multiple cross-country trips this fall, with a richer experience for both our riders and supporters.

 

Please feel free to reach out to David as he’s anxious to meet as many alumni, parents, and supporters as he can. If you’re making it to our Baltimore Marathon event over October 16^th-17^th, you’ll be able to meet David and his family in person.

 

In the fight against cancer,

Ryan Hanley