FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Twin Cities In Motion Appoints Mike Logan as President
New position to expand scope, growth potential of organization
St. Paul, Minn. – September 24, 2015 – Twin Cities In Motion, the nonprofit
organizer of the region's premier running events, including the Medtronic
Twin Cities Marathon, has appointed Mike Logan as President. In this newly
created leadership position, Logan will lead the strategy and continued
growth of the organization in close partnership with the board of directors
and staff.
Mike comes to Twin Cities In Motion from Comcast Corporation, where he has
served as Director of External Affairs since 2012. At Comcast he was
responsible for various roles including government affairs, community
investment and key stakeholder engagement. Previous to Comcast, he founded
the Public Affairs Shop LLC, a boutique agency that provided political
strategy, communications, institutional fundraising and crisis management
strategy to nonprofit organizations. Mike spent the bulk of his career in
various public affairs roles at Target, ultimately serving as the Director
of Civic Affairs. Logan has a bachelor's degree from Gustavus Adolphus
College in Political Science and Criminal Justice. He brings a long history
of community relations and non-profit board experience that will serve and
enhance an already strong organization in Twin Cities In Motion.
"We are thrilled to welcome Mike as president," said Charlie Fazio, Chair
of the Board of Directors. "His experience forging cross-sector strategic
partnerships and relationships will serve the organization as it expands
its scope."
"Twin Cities In Motion is in a strong position, anticipating growth and new
partnerships," said Fazio. "This reorganization helps facilitate that,
allowing the president to become a more active participant in the growth
and shaping of our future organization."
"To join such a well-respected organization at the time of its next
evolution is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," commented Logan. "I'm
excited to help build on what makes Twin Cities In Motion so special – a
sincere commitment to promoting active lifestyles that provides exceptional
experiences for both event participants and the community."
Twin Cities In Motion continues to explore new avenues for community
enhancement and business expansion, including inspiring fitness and
wellness among children, families, individuals and corporations through its
21 race events. These events include Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon
Weekend, which kicks off on October 2, 2015. Twin Cities In Motion will
welcome more than 30,000 participants, 5,000 volunteers, and 300,000
spectators to its Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend events October 2
-4.
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About Twin Cities In Motion (TCM): Twin Cities In Motion organizes the
region's premier running events, including the Medtronic Twin Cities
Marathon, a Top 10 U.S. Marathon. With a mission of promoting healthy
lifestyles through running events and community outreach, TCM contributes a
portion of every race dollar to local youth and professional athletes and
helps raise more than $800,000 annually with its charity partners. For more
information,visit us at tcmevents.org, or find us on Facebook and on
Twitter @tcmarathon.
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