Judi grew up playing and loving many sports and outdoor activities which informed her belief that everyone, regardless of age or ability, should have the opportunity to participate in and experience the joy and health benefits of sports throughout their lives, including the positive aspects of teamwork and personal development.
Judi is retired from Nike (NA Sales), where she was a founding member and volunteer with Nike Ability* Network, an employee network with a focus on empowering and leveling the playing field for employees and people with disabilities, serving twice as co-chair. One of her favorite Nike quotes, “If you have a body, you are an athlete” is the * in Ability* Network’s name, comes from Nike co-founder and legendary UO Track Coach Bill Bowerman, and is also part of Nike’s mission statement.
Prior to Nike, Judi managed an athletic specialty store with a focus on running in Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas in the USVI. While there she organized and participated in many USVI running events with STAR, the local running club, and also enjoyed many water sports and outdoor activities. Prior to living on St Thomas, Judi received a BA from the College of Charleston in Charleston, SC.