| Formed in 1972, the Houston Marathon Committee, Inc. (HMC) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization that plans a multi-race running event (marathon, half marathon, 5K and kids’ fun run). A Running USA founding member, the HMC is overseen by a board of directors, eight staff members and approximately 7,500 race day volunteers. The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) will plan, organize and stage an annual multi-race running event that embodies the spirit and energy of the citizens of Houston, Texas. HMC will strive to make this event among the most highly respected of its kind, locally and nationally. Every person in HMC will be committed to quality and integrity. Click here for information on the history of the Houston Marathon. Brant Kotch, President/Executive Committee John Cianca M.D., Vice President/Executive Committee Maddie Bunch, Executive Committee Charlie Bass, Treasurer Alton Milrany, Secretary David Chester Denny Morse Susan Poorman-Blackie Jennifer Carmouche - Manager, Communications Carly Caulfield - Director, Operations Sarah Gee - Coordinator, Communications & Administration Kimberly Hall - Sr. Manager, Charitable Programs and EXPO Steven Karpas - Managing Director, Business Development and Marketing Erin McGowan - Sr. Manager, Legal Affairs and Participant Services Wade Morehead - Executive Director Amanda Sandoval - Manager, Registration and Accommodations Lauren Smith - Manager, Volunteer and Support Services Sharicia Taylor - Manager, Guest & Spectator Services Requests for information about the Chevron Houston Marathon, Aramco Houston Half Marathon, EP5K, ABB Team Challenge and the Run for a Reason charity program should be directed to our offices: Houston Marathon Committee 720 N. Post Oak Rd., Ste. 100 Houston, TX 77024 713.957.3453 office 713.957.3406 fax marathon@houstonmarathon.com  The mission of the Houston Marathon Foundation is to support the advancement of running as an element of a balanced, healthy lifestyle in the Houston community and nationally. The Houston Marathon Foundation will support people, projects and ideas that promote an understanding of, access to and/or participation in running as part of a physical fitness regimen. The Houston Marathon Foundation will also provide grants for innovative thinking and research in the creation of running-related programs that will lead to effective community-based health initiatives. |