William R. Beers, CEO
A graduate of Bentley College, William Beers has established himself as one of the premiere telecommunications and marketing consultants in the United States over the past ten years. He is CEO and President of his own privately held firm WRB Consultants, Inc., which serves the communications needs of a wide-range of leading executives; companies, municipalities, entrepreneurs and intra-company relationships. He is a noted and frequent speaker on the critical need of businesses and entrepreneurs to find a solution-based, service structured, neutral gateway between them and their communications providers. William has also started the process of training for an Ironman triathlon and hopes to accomplish this task sometime in 2011 with the help of partners Kevin Brown, Keith Kober and Joe Turcotte.
William has 2 daughters, Emily and Eleanor, and a very supportive wife Kimberly.
Kevin Brown, President and Founder
The driving force and creator behind both WRUN and Project Ironman, Kevin Brown is a motivational force unto himself. A noted motivational speaker, he has raised tens of thousands of dollars for non-profits focusing on recovery and addiction, through his competition in 8 Ironman triathlons. A nationally recognized and award-winning “million dollar club” sales executive, Kevin brings years of extensive educational and sales experience to WRUN. He is Vice President of National Accounts for Connecticut based Thurston Foods Company. Kevin is an 8-time Ironman finisher, and in 2009 completed all 6 Ironman North America events in the same year.
Kevin is married to his lovely wife Jennifer, and has four children; Gaetana, Erik, Joshua, and Toni.
Read Kevin's articles on the Tri-Nutz blog.
Joe Turcotte, Vice President, Events and Consulting Services
Joe is a founding member of Project Ironman, a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, and a USA Triathlon Certified Coach. An eleven time Ironman triathlon finisher, fitness expert, motivational speaker, philanthropist and fundraiser, Joe's story has inspired thousands. Joe's passion for endurance sports and fifteen plus year career in the fitness industry has allowed him to combine his passion with his desire to raise money for those who may never experience an Ironman finish line. Through his IronPuppy Project, he has raised over $50,000 for Canine Companions for Independence.
Joe is a medical research photographer with a degree in information technology and a minor in exercise science.
Read Joe's articles on the Tri-Nutz blog.
Keith Kober, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing
In 2007 Keith did not own a bike, nor know how to swim, though he had completed a few half marathons. He was invited to go to Ironman Arizona to cheer on a couple of guys, (friends of a friend), Kevin Brown and Joe Turcotte, whom he had never met before. After meeting them and watching Kevin cross his first triathlon finish line and Joe finish his latest Ironman he was hooked and had made new friends for life. Since then Keith has completed two 70.3's and eight Ironmans, including all six in the continental US in the same year together with Kevin. Keith is a 25+ year security industry veteran with experience in sales, marketing, and executive management. He has provided critical infrastructure consulting to clients large and small ensuring the safety and security of their employees. Keith is a very proud father of his three sons: Michael, Jarred and Kevin (Jarred and Kevin are both half marathon finishers!)