Lindsey Mulder

President

Lindsey Mulder joined Playmakers in early 2006 after graduating from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, with a focus on Marketing and Advertising. A lifelong runner since age 11, she discovered her ability to turn that passion into a career through the run specialty industry and quickly fell in love with the field. In 2022, Lindsey became part of the third generation of ownership at Playmakers. She currently oversees the marketing team and contributes to strategic leadership alongside the buying and HR teams. Deeply committed to the broader run specialty community, she recently served as Vice President of the Running Industry Association board. Outside of work, Lindsey maintains a 10-plus-year daily running streak while cheering on her two kids at their many activities with her husband that she met at Playmakers.

Gerry Myers

Vice President

Gerald “Gerry” Myers is a longtime nonprofit executive and community wellness leader based in Traverse City, Michigan, where he lives with his wife, Marti, and their golden retriever, Sutton. He retired after a 40-year career advancing community health, wellness, and family support through mission-driven organizations nationwide.

Gerry most recently served as CEO of the Crim Fitness Foundation (2005–2020), leading nationally recognized programs that promote active lifestyles and community transformation. His previous roles include President and CEO of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Foundation in Palm Springs; CEO of the Palomar/Pomerado Health Foundation in San Diego; CEO of the Suzanne Somers Institute for the Effects of Addictions on Families; and CEO of the National Association for Children of Alcoholics. He also held leadership and policy roles in addiction treatment and with the Michigan House of Representatives.

A lifelong runner, Gerry has completed 38 marathons, including four Boston Marathons, and remains active with the Traverse City Track Club. He holds a B.A. in Communications and completed postgraduate work at Michigan State University.

Meghan Ziehmer

Secretary

As the Executive Director of the Lansing Sports Commission (LSC), Meghan develops strategic business plans and budgets to initiate and expand sports development within the Greater Lansing region as part of the LSC's mission to attract visitors and benefit the region's economy. Her passion lies in connecting people and creating unforgettable experiences that not only elevate an athlete's overall event experience but also enrich the Greater Lansing community. 

A Michigan State University graduate, Meghan has been part of the LSC team for 16 years. She started as an intern in 2009 before being hired full-time as Sports Events Manager. In 2016 she was promoted to Associate Director, and in January 2023 she became the sports commission's Executive Director. She holds a Sports Tourism Strategist Designation through the Sports Event & Tourism Association. 

Meghan is heavily involved in the sports community. She serves on the Sports ETA Sports Legacy Committee and is the Marketing Chair of the Michigan Sports Commission. Locally, she serves as the Secretary for the Conquest Health & Fitness Foundation, is on the Michigan State University Sports Business Advisory Board and serves as the board's liaison to MSU's Future Leaders in Sports Entertainment (FLISE). 

Meghan is a wife and mother of four. She loves spending time outside exploring, camping, and engaging in sports with her family. She especially enjoys watching her kids as they pave their own paths in the sports world.

Andy Marsh

Vice Secretary

Andy Marsh joined Playmakers in 2005 after competing as a member of the Michigan State University men's cross country and track & field teams. During his collegiate career, he earned All-Great Lakes Regional honors twice, was named All-Big Ten Second Team, and represented the Spartans at multiple NCAA Cross Country Championships. His passion for running, business, and community led him to build a career in the run specialty industry, and in 2022 he became part of the third generation of ownership at Playmakers. Today, Andy helps lead the organization's strategic direction, with a focus on operations, community partnerships, and growing programs and events that inspire people to move. As a member of the Playmakers Foundation Board of Directors, he is committed to expanding opportunities for people to move more and build healthier, more active communities throughout Mid-Michigan.

Brian Jones

Treasurer

Brian Jones has been part of the Playmakers family since 1990 and became a co-owner in 2008. He graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in accounting and began his career at Arthur Andersen in Detroit, gaining a strong foundation in financial management.

Brian has long been deeply involved in and passionate about community work and local events. Today, his role is primarily behind the scenes, focusing on strategic planning and the financial health of the business. This balance allows him to apply his accounting expertise to ensure Playmakers remains a strong, vibrant part of the community for years to come.

Andy Kilpatrick

Vice Treasurer

Andy has been working for the City of Lansing since moving to Michigan with his family in 1998. He currently serves as the Public Service Director for the City of Lansing, overseeing streets, sidewalks, sewers, wastewater treatment, solid waste collection, recycling, and City vehicles and buildings. He’s also involved with the expansion of Lansing’s trail system, something he’s passionate about both as a user of the trails and in providing this as an amenity for the community.

Over his years in the area, he has been involved with a number of race organizing committees, public school boards and committees and church committees.

Growing up as a high school and collegiate athlete, Andy believes that exercise is an important part of both physical and mental wellbeing. He enjoyed being part of his sons’ high school years in soccer, swimming and running and knows the skills developed in these types of activities set people up for success later in life.

Andy lives in Lansing with his wife and enjoys outdoor activities including hiking, biking and running, though his competitive spirit sometimes exceeds his current training. He looks forward to working with the Playmakers Foundation to create opportunities that enable everyone to stay active in the Lansing area throughout all the stages of their lives.

Sandy Selby

Board Member

Sandy is a Registered Dietitian and Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics who loves helping athletes fuel their performance. She previously spent several years as a Playmakers employee and is excited to rejoin the Playmakers family as a board member.

A lifelong runner and mom of two energetic girls, Sandy brings a real-life understanding of how to make nutrition work for active, on-the-go families and athletes. She brings experience with non-profit management as well as community-based physical activity and nutrition programming and is excited to make an impact on the Greater Lansing community which she calls home.

Dylan Marinez

Board Member

Dylan is the Associate Athletic Director of Capital Projects and Facilities at Michigan State University. In his current role, Marinez is head of Capital Projects for the Athletic Department and oversees the management of various on-campus athletic facilities. Prior to this role, he was the football equipment manager for the Michigan State University football program and also spent time in the same capacity for the Detroit Liions and San Francisco 49ers.

Dylan believes in serving the community and taking personal responsibility for our own health and wellness. He is an active race committee member for the Izzo Run/Walk/Roll held on campus at MSU. Dylan holds a BS in Sociology from Michigan State University. He is a proud husband and father, and loves to watch his son play baseball for the Williamston Hornets Varsity Team.

Lauren LaPine-Ray

Board Member

Dr. LaPine-Ray joined the Michigan Health & Hospital Association in 2021 and serves as Vice President of Policy & Rural Health. She is the association’s lead policy representative, with expertise in behavioral health and rural healthcare, and works with healthcare leaders to improve care quality, safety, and access.

She is active in national and state health organizations, including the American Public Health Association, National Rural Health Association, and American College of Healthcare Executives, and serves on multiple boards and advisory councils. Dr. LaPine-Ray is a de Beaumont Foundation 2026 40 Under 40 honoree and completed a fellowship with the National Rural Health Association.

Dr. LaPine-Ray holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and a Master of Public Health from Michigan State University, and a Doctorate of Public Health from the University of Illinois–Chicago.