Meet Our Executive Team

Meet Mark Pike — the sunrise chaser originally from Mandeville, Manchester. His run journey began during Covid, walking 7K every morning for his mental health; the weight came off, the motivation caught fire, and a move from Montego Bay to Kingston led him to a run group and, in 2024, a Kayonne invitation into Pacers. Off the road he's a curator of project and people development, working with a diverse portfolio of brands and businesses, known for ‘journey code’ leadership philosophy, which he has also applied to running. He counts his first marathon in Miami among his proudest moments (4:05 finish) and is now chasing a sub-4-hour marathon and a deeper sub-21 5K pb. For Mark, Running with Pacers is inspirational, with so many characters, journeys and stories, which has motivated him to serve.

Meet David Chung — the steady metronome who's always training for something. Football came first, but one contact injury too many pushed him to running around 2012, back when a 5K felt long enough to need rest days beforehand. A stint in the UK and a run club turned him serious, and in 2018 he crossed to Pacers for the friends and the vibe. A Jamaica College man who runs an engineering company, gardens, and travels, David is proudest of a remarkable feat: six half marathons in fifteen days across six cities in 2022 — Zurich, Milan, Venice, Lugano, Miami, and Kingston. He's chasing the Super Six series, with two races to go. Running with Pacers is rewarding — because of the people.

Meet Dainia Wright — proof that a girl might be slow, but she ain't no quitter. She started running at UWI just to move a little, never going past a 5K, until she joined Pacers in 2024 and realized she might have the capacity for more — further, and maybe faster. Off the road she works in communications for the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency. This year she's charting her own way: a 32-minute 5K PB and 77 miles in July, her biggest month yet. Next up is her very first half marathon (wish her luck!). Post-run, she'll always feel for something nice. Running with Pacers is a vibe.

Meet Dainia Wright — proof that a girl might be slow, but she ain't no quitter. She started running at UWI just to move a little, never going past a 5K, until she joined Pacers in 2024 and realized she might have the capacity for more — further, and maybe faster. Off the road she works in communications for the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency. This year she's charting her own way: a 32-minute 5K PB and 77 miles in July, her biggest month yet. Next up is her very first half marathon (wish her luck!). Post-run, she'll always feel for something nice. Running with Pacers is a vibe.

Meet Dahlia "Lia" Christopher — the economist who proves that showing up is its own victory. Her sister dragged her into Pacers in late 2024 and is still the reason she beats her 5 a.m. alarm (a consistent struggle, she'll admit). Running started back in her college days as a way to keep moving, on and off ever since. You'll find Lia near the back, keeping the stories flowing and never missing the post-run breakfast. She's proud simply that she keeps showing up, and she's chasing an 11-minute mile and six miles with barely a stop. Once it was by force; now it's pure accomplishment. Running with Pacers pushes the limit.

Meet Dale Morgan. Chase badgered him into Pacers — and threatened to draft him into Red House — but the real change came when he met Jill Stewart, who said, "come run with me, let's start here." He never imagined something so simple would create such a huge impact; luckily he was open-minded, and now here he is.

Dale is an outside professional, jovial and positive individual with a passion for long-distance running, nature and personal growth. Over the years he's embraced the discipline, using it as a means of pushing personal boundaries, finding peace, and connecting with nature. Known for a supportive spirit and strong determination, Dale values meaningful connections, consistency, and pushing beyond limits — both on the road and in everyday life. His dedication to running has not only built his physical endurance but has also shaped his character. Beyond running, Dale is engaged in filming and editing, work that reflects his commitment to excellence and his drive to make a positive impact in his community. His approach to life is rooted in perseverance, curiosity, and a genuine love for learning, and he's always eager to inspire others along the way.

His first full marathon was a spiritual awakening, and yoga is his recovery ritual. Running with Pacers? In his words — these people are crazy.

Meet Britany Dukes — the sunrise chaser who set a stack of alarms and never looked back. No one had to drag her out of bed; she joined Pacers in 2025 on the promise she'd never regret a sunrise run, and she was right. A JDF military officer and Alpha Academy alum, Britany first ran to stay fit for the service, but somewhere between faster times and longer distances it became her therapy — her grounding, her safe space. She's proud of the day she ran Palisadoes to Port Royal and back with zero prior training, and she's now training for her first marathon in Colombia this September. Post-run, it's a carb-rich breakfast and a long nap. Running with Pacers is a breath of fresh air.

Meet Chase "Miserable" St. Louis — the project manager (and devoted Gooner) who talked himself into a half-marathon on a whim. After a three-year break, he woke up one day set on running 13.1 despite never passing 10K; a friend connected him to Rick Case, who handed over the Pacers schedule and a training plan, and Chase just started showing up — the rest is history. It all traces back to a borrowed Sigma Run spot and a family friend's jab about needing to train, which took him from five-minute jogs to a 26-minute first Sigma. A steady metronome forever asking why he keeps doing this, Chase is proud of a 3rd-place Over-35 finish at the Reggae Marathon 10K and a sub-1:45 half, and he's chasing a sub-4 marathon. Post-run, it's the group photo and breakfast. Running with Pacers is cheaper than therapy, better than sleeping in.

Kadan Thierry Smith is a dedicated runner, former Jamaica Defence Force member, and Technical Supervisor at Guardsman Metaverse. He served in the JDF from 2009 to 2022 and completed courses in aircraft technology, leadership, military driving, and supervisory management. Kadan joined Pacers in February 2025 and is inspired by Sir Mo Farah’s discipline and perseverance. His personal bests are 19:37 for 5K, 42:09 for 10K, and 1:39:32 for the half-marathon. As Deputy Run Coordinator, he supports the Pacers community while pursuing a sub-19:30 5K. His signature style includes coordinating his Nike gear for comfort, confidence, and pride.

Meet Giovanni Bonitto — better known as GBIsRunning, and first to the start line every time. Football was his first love, but repeated groin, hamstring, and quad tears moved him to running to stay fit, and he fell hard for the pavement. In February 2024 a friend spotted him on the treadmill and knew Pacers would fit his persona. Off the road, the St. George's man is a Talent Acquisition Officer, Senior Adjunct Lecturer, and a Doctoral Student. He's proud of finishing 5th at the Panama International 5K and is chasing a sub-17 5K, sub-37 10K, and sub-1:20 half. For Gio, running is a privilege — he's aiming to be one of the country's go-to road runners. Running with Pacers is an absolute pleasure.

Meet Sasha-Gay Forbes — the steady metronome who finishes strong and still finds time to pose for the camera. Her running journey began in 2024 when she decided to get serious about her health. Sunday hikes at Mountain Spring eventually led to an invitation from Emile Wan to run with Pacers that August — one invitation, she says, that changed her life. What started as a journey to lose weight soon became a pursuit of discovering just how much she was capable of. Off the road, Sasha-Gay is Head of the AML/CFT Department at the Bank of Jamaica, a mom, and an avid traveler. Going from struggling to complete a single mile to finishing her first half marathon in Panama remains one of her proudest achievements. Now, she has her sights set on her next challenge: a sub-1-hour 10K in Santo Domingo. After the miles are done, you’ll likely find her at Starbucks or Cafe  Blue. Through it all, running with Pacers has become the motivation, community, and challenge she never knew she needed.

​Meet Timothy Skyers — the gym bro who found his cardio calling. A dedicated lifter, Timothy joined Pacers for the very first run of 2025 on an invitation from Chase St. Louis, chasing weight loss and the mileage his gym days were missing. Off the road his hands are full: he runs Pink Apron Jamaica, a three-in-one food service company, with his wife, leads a young adult ministry at Swallowfield Chapel, hosts The Sky Lounge podcast, and is raising son Isaac with baby number two due this December. A steady metronome who talks everyone up the last mile, he's proud of his first half marathon in December 2025 and is now chasing a sub-24 5K, a sub-1:25 half, and his first full. Post-run, it's an oat-milk latte from Eleni's. Running with Pacers is a vibe.