President - Larry Toole

Larry Toole is the current president of the Stryders. At an early age, he was drawn to endurance sports, first participating in a 100 mile bike race in New York City, his home town, at the age of 13. He has always turned to running and cycling for fitness, health, and socializing. In his late 30s, he contracted neurological Lyme disease and was unable to exercise for 6 years. This experience and subsequent recovery further highlighted to him the importance of maintaining one’s health by prioritizing exercise, nutrition, sleep, and mental health activities, like meditation and mindfulness. Larry has founded and co-founded two healthcare IT companies, including Incentivate Health. He also serves as a consultant to the New York State Department Health where he was the lead Quality Assurance consultant overseeing the implementation of NY’s health insurance exchange. He currently provides data analytics consulting services to New York State’s Medicaid program. He is a past board member of Sustainable Saratoga where he helped the City of Saratoga Springs plan for and implement the 2 MW solar energy project at the Weibel Ave landfill. 

Vice President - Lee Briggs

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Secretary - Gary Bourgeois

Gary Bourgeois grew up in Guilderland, NY. After graduating college he returned to the capital region and currently resides in Clifton Park. Gary was a a dedicated non-runner until he turned 45. His youngest daughter asked him to go to the track at Shen and run one mile. His daughter decided it was not for her and Gary is still running 11 years later. Gary officially joined the Stryders in July of 2019 and has been a dedicated club member ever since.  “Thanks to the Stryders I have surpassed any running goal I thought I had. The support and encouragement from this club is spectacular and of great value to anyone looking to either start running or to push their personal goals.” Gary ran his first half marathon with Stryders members in 2020 and his first full marathon in 2021. He is looking forward to more half and full marathons.

Treasurer - Neil Tyrrell