Mike Lenhart Founder / President In December 2006, Mike Lenhart founded The Getting2Tri Foundation (G2T) with the goal of integrating individuals with physical disabilities into their local communities. G2T uses the sports’ disciplines of swimming, cycling, running, racing wheelchair, and hand-cycle as the vehicles for accomplishing this mission. Mike is a 1990 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point (NY) and earned his Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from Georgia State University in Atlanta in 2001. He spent seven years on active duty as an Infantry Officer in the US Army, highlighted by a company command in the historic 82nd Airborne Division.  Mike held several management and sales positions for prominent companies over a period of nearly 12 years since leaving the military. In the fall of 2009, Mike decided to pursue the leadership of his foundation, G2T, in a full-time capacity. In his role as President of Getting2Tri, Mike leads the foundation’s vision of extending the organization’s reach to a world-wide audience through its annual national paratriathlete training camp, online resources, and the connecting of disabled individuals with skilled resources in their local communities. Mike leads the foundation’s continued planning of a world-class sports institute that will empower individuals with disabilities to make smart decisions about their own health and wellness.

Michael Lenhart, II COL, USA Retired Colonel Michael E. Lenhart II served as a commissioned officer in the United States Army from 1964 to 1986. His full career of military service placed him in multiple assignments in Europe, Asia and the United States.  COL Lenhart is a 1963 graduate of the Pennsylvania Military College where he earned his BA in Political Science. He earned his Masters in Public Administration from the University of Georgia in 1971. Later, COL Lenhart went on to graduate from the FBI National Academy, US Army Command and General Staff College and Industrial College of the Armed Forces.  Upon retirement from military service, COL Lenhart entered the corporate business environment and performed in several senior executive management positions with Borg Warner Security Corporation and U.S. Security Associates, Inc. In 2007, COL Lenhart fully retired and currently lives in Murrells Inlet, SC with his wife of 45 years, Carol. He began pursuit of an encore career in 2008 when he accepted an appointment to the G2T Board of Directors where he contributes to the strength and vision of the foundation’s mission. COL Lenhart serves the executive leadership of the organization with his keen ability to reach senior leaders of corporate America as well as closely align our focus to support wounded military veterans. COL Lenhart enjoys international travel as well as motor homing throughout the United States. He considers himself an ardent sports fan of all teams from Pittsburgh, including Steelers, Pirates and Penguins. Ask him what his greatest accomplishment in life was and he will tell you, marrying his wife and helping raise three great kids: Michele, Michael and Mark. His greatest current thrill is spending time with and spoiling five granddaughters: Lauren, Regan, Annie, Loretta and Elizabeth.

Chadwick Boles Chadwick Boles, is a Certified Financial Planner / Account Vice President Advisory and Brokerage Services for the Wealth Management division of UBS. As a Financial Advisor, Chad’s strongest assets are his relationships he’s established with his clients over the years. Chad offers wealth management advice and personalized service by drawing on his experience and knowledge.  He works closely with his clients to develop an investment strategy tailored to their needs. This ensures a thorough understanding of his client’s objectives and that realistic expectations are established as well as an understanding of the risks and rewards inherent in their investments. Chad holds an engineering undergraduate degree from Auburn University and MBA from Georgia State University.  Chad has completed one triathlon in his lifetime, which according to him is plenty!  He devotes much of his volunteer time with the foundation by serving as a sounding board for long-time friend, Mike Lenhart, and through his annual coordination of much of the logistics behind the G2T National ParaTriathlon Training Camp.  He also serves locally in the Atlanta community on initiatives that foster the development of youth football programs. Chad stays focused on his clients, whether they are paratriathletes affiliated with Getting2Tri or individuals in need of financial advice, to best ensure he stays informed of their ever-changing needs.

Jason Fowler Growing up in Kingston, Massachusetts, Jason Fowler spent most of his childhood on motorcycles and was a nationally ranked amateur racer by age 10. A natural competitor with self-discipline, he achieved recognition as a remarkable championship athlete. On March 13, 1991, Jason's life was forever changed. While riding his motorcycle he collided with an obscured rock. He hit the ground head first, severing his spinal cord at the T5/T6 level. His injury left him paralyzed from the chest down. He was only seventeen years old. During the weeks that followed the accident, Jason insisted that he would be as active as possible, as soon as possible. Competitive racing had been his passion. His drive, determination, and strong will propelled him into racing again - only this time in a wheelchair, and only four months after his accident and spinal fusion surgery. Despite some medical and physical setbacks, Jason never accepted that his life would be anything other than extraordinary. Like most world-class athletes, Jason maintains a rigorous training schedule and continues to tirelessly pursue success.  To date, Jason has completed over 140 road races, 29 marathons, and 20 triathlons. In October of 2009, Jason earned the title of World Champion after winning the hand-cycle division of the Ironman Triathlon World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. Jason attended the University of Illinois where he was a member of the wheelchair racing team and then returned to Massachusetts to attend Northeastern University in Boston, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Finance. In May 2004, he earned an MBA with a concentration in health care management from Boston University and most recently is working as a Therapy Consultant at Medtronic, Inc. in Boston, Massachusetts.

Suzanne Elbon When Suzanne Elbon was 5 years old, she was diagnosed with bone cancer in her upper right arm. The treatment, with the best prognosis, was amputation. The following year, the cancer spread to her left lung and roughly one-third of her lung had to be removed. Thankfully, that was the end of the cancer and it never returned.  Suzanne holds Master's and Doctorate degrees in Foods and Nutrition, and a Master's degree in Instructional Technology. She has worked at the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control as a Health Scientist in the Center for Global Health since 2001. Suzanne has been involved in many sports and activities throughout her life. She has enjoyed tennis, softball, backpacking, water and snow skiing, and most recently, triathlons. She has been participating in triathlons since the mid 1980s and competing in the Physically Challenged division since 2001. She focuses on Sprint and Olympic distance races.  An accomplished athlete, Suzanne holds several gold and silver medals. Here are some of the highlights of her athletic career:  2003 World Cup Championships, Cancun, Mexico, Gold Medal, TRI4 2004 World Cup Championships, Queenstown, New Zealand, Gold Medal, TRI4 2006 Member, National Paralympics Development Team 2006 National Championships, New York City, NY, Gold Medal, TRI4 2007 Member, US National PC Team 2007 World Cup Championships, Hamburg, Germany, Silver Medal, TRI4

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Alan B. Whitaker III, CIMA© Alan B. “Albie” Whitaker III, is an Assistant Vice President with SunTrust Private Wealth Management and has more than seven years experience in Financial Services. As a Client Advisor, Albie focuses on serving individuals and families from a holistic wealth management perspective. For Albie, wealth management is helping clients achieve their financial, non-financial, and philanthropic goals.  Albie holds two degrees in Finance, graduating with a Bachelors of Business Administration from the University of Georgia and earning an MBA from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School.  Prior to joining SunTrust, Albie was an Associate in the Private Banking and Investment Group at Merrill Lynch, advising ultra high net-worth individuals and families. Albie has earned the CIMA© designation. He is also a Registered Representative of SunTrust Investment Services, Inc. Additionally, Albie gives back to the community on multiple levels. Aside from being on the Board of Directors for The Getting2Tri Foundation (G2T), Albie is also a long time supporter of The Shepherd Center. Albie is Co-Chair of the Shepherd Center Society, which raises awareness and funds for the Center. In his spare time, Albie runs (5Ks through ultra marathons), plays golf, hunts, and spends time with family and friends.