About

The So Cal Pacers are an athletic club focused on everything running & walking with members participating from all over Southern California.  We are a registered member of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), a professional organization dedicated to promoting running clubs and events for a healthier lifestyle. If you’re looking to run your first marathon or want to build up your athletic base, we’re here for you with support and coaching. We welcome members of all ability levels, so come achieve your personal best with the So Cal Pacers!

Our 2025-2026 So Cal Pacers Board of Directors:

  • President: Lori Reisner
  • Vice President: Michelle Perez
  • Treasurer: Craig Sunada 
  • Secretary: Nancy Lee

Committee Chairs: 

  • Route Mapping/Workout Coordinators (Chino Hills Runs): Patrice Daskas
  • Route Mapping/Workout Coordinators (Bonelli Runs): Derek Hollinshead
  • Merchandise Management: Patrice Daskas
  • Special Events: Lisa Moreno
  • Birthdays & Mile 18 Coordinators: Eileen Stragier and Allison Greenberg
  • Water & Refreshment (Bonelli Runs): VACANCY  (North Team)
  • Water & Refreshment (Chino Hills Runs): Patrice Daskas (South Team)
  • Social Media Coordinator: Michelle Perez and Jennifer Anazawa 
  • Website, PayPal Support, AFC: Jim Yoshida

Board of Directors Members At-Large Representatives:

  • Carolyn Masuda – Prior Special Events Coordinator
  • Dan Henderson – Los Angeles Marathon Legacy Member and Students Run L.A. Coach
  • David Whisiker – Prior SCP Treasurer
  • Denise Mesdjian – Prior SCP President
  • Doug Evans – Prior SCP Vice President
  • Jennifer Anazawa – Prior SCP President and Vice President
  • Kathy Wong – Prior SCP Secretary
  • Linda Kimble – Prior SCP President
  • Lorna Bjorklund – Prior SCP President and Treasurer
  • Marcia Paetau – Prior SCP Secretary and Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Liaison and BOD Auxillary Group for Volunteers
  • Patrice Daskas – Prior SCP President and Vice President