#Tri team z series#

Who is your greatest role model, and why?Īside from my family, some of the greatest mentors in my life have been coaches. I’m surrounded by so many inspiring people who have dedicated their lives to social change – it’s an incredibly exciting work environment! What are you most excited about working with Grassroots? What isn’t to like about Grassroots?! It’s easy for me to come to work each day knowing that I’m working on such a worthwhile cause. What inspired you about working for a non-profit like Grassroots? Where is your favorite place you have traveled?

#Tri team z series#

Ryan makes time for us to go through a series of rapid fire questions to introduce him to The Grassroot extended family. With that impressive resume under his belt. He is a certified coach and personal trainer, former college swimmer, three-time Ironman finisher, and currently lives in Fairfax, Virginia with his wife Elizabeth and two kids Gavin and Emily. Ryan has a Masters in Physical Education with a concentration in Sport Management from Florida State University. Before joining The Grassroot Project, Ryan was running operations for Team Z, LLC, one of the largest adult triathlon teams in the country, a program whose model prioritized the inclusion and healthy lifestyle choices in people from all backgrounds.Ī devoted athlete and family man. A native of Hartford Connecticut, Ryan brings over 19 years of experience in the Health Promotion and Sport Management fields. A month in to his new role we take a couple of minutes to chat to The Grassroot Project’s new Executive Director Ryan Pettengill.