Leadership
Board of Directors
The Distance Project is governed by a volunteer board of directors who oversee strategy, finances, and program direction. Our board members serve without compensation and represent diverse expertise in coaching, education, finance, and community leadership.
Officers
Patrick "PJ" McCarty
Founder & President
PJ founded The Distance Project to make track and field and cross country accessible to every athlete who wants to compete, regardless of family resources. He coaches at Carson City-Crystal School in Michigan and brings two decades of experience in technology and operations to running TDP. A U.S. Army veteran, he is married with children and lives in mid-Michigan.
Transparent governance
The Distance Project operates under a written conflict-of-interest policy, regular board meetings, and an annual independent review. Our 990 and governance documents are available upon request — contact us for details. Interested in serving on the board or a committee? We’d love to hear from you.
