Meet the Founders of  The Mullica Hill Women's Tri Club      

Michelle Powell, Maureen Brigham, Colleen Fossett, & Lydia DelRosso at our 2012 Kick-Off Meeting.  Feb 13, 2012

  President, Colleen Fossett

Colleen has  been a long distance runner for 28 years, completing several marathons and countless 1/2 marathons.  She made the decision to start cross training  in 2006 and completed her first triathlon that summer.  Colleen has two girls (ages 12 and 13),  a VERY patient husband and sweet pug named Juno   Colleen is a Registered Dietitian and employed by Genzyme Biotechnology.   She is a pharmaceutical  representative by day, soccer mom by night ..and an obsessive Springsteen fan.  Colleen recently completed the New York City Marathon which was one of the most amazing experiences of her life. 

Favorite Mullica Hill Experience:  By far.. the creation of this club and the camaraderie it has created in Mullica HIll and our surrounding towns is my favorite.  Everywhere I go I see someone from our tri-club.  Small town friendship is what I love! 

 
Vice President, Lydia DelRosso
Lydia completed a few sprint triathlons, and her first Broad Street and Rock-n-Roll 1/2 marathon in 2011.  She plans to kick it up a notch for 2012 and participate in her first Olympic triathlon and the Philadelphia full marathon.  Lydia became involved with founding the club not only out of her desire to encourage other women to participate in triathlons, but to do it for a cause.  She started "Team Kiss My Aspergers", the MHWTC 2010 cause, to raise money for a local foundation that provides outreach and support for individuals living with an autism spectrum disorder.   Lydia is employed by Eli Lilly as a pharmaceutical sales representative.  She resides in Mullica Hill with her husband John, their 8-year old daughter Reese, and Great Dane, Enzo.  In addition to triathlons she loves to practice yoga, is an avid cook,and suffers from a mild denim addiction.

Favorite Mullica Hill Experience:  A lazy Saturday early fall breakfast of pumpkin pancakes at Blue Plate followed by perusing the local boutiques such as  Sisters and Yellow Garage ending with a stop for fresh produce at Mood's farmers market. 

Secretary, Michelle Powell

Exercise and fitness have been important to Michelle her entire life.  She has been running for over 20 years and has always done aerobics and strength training to stay in shape.  Last  year, Michelle participated in the Broad Street Run and SheRox Triathlon for the first time.  She also participated in several other local events and triathlons.  This year, Michelle hopes to add an olympic triathlon and half marathon to her repertoire.  Michelle has a son (9), a daughter (5), who fill her life with much happiness.  She recently completed a second Bachelor's degree in English and plans to complete a Master's in English in the near future.  Michelle enjoys reading, yoga, baking, and anything crafty.

Favorite Mullica Hill Experience:  Heading to Amelia's Tea Shop on a cold or rainy day for a steaming cup of tea and a soup.

Treasurer, Maureen Brigham

Maureen was an avid runner before she had children.  For a decade, Maureen's main focus was raising her girls (now ages 12 & 14) and her career.  Then three years ago, through the inspiration of her neighbors, Maureen began exercising again and finished her first SheROX triathlon  Completing a triathlon boosted Maureen's confidence in herself so much that she has gone on to participate in many events since then including the Broad Street Run, the Bridge Run, and multiple triathlons  Maureen, is a registered nurse who after spending most of her career in the ER, transitioned into case management.   Maureen has been married for 16 years, and her family shares a home with dogs, cats, and a turtle.  She enjoys volunteering in her local school and community, and in her spare time enjoys gardening, baking, and cheering on the Phillies.  Maureen loves to vacation in Disney and Sea Isle City. 

Favorite Mullica Hill Experience:  Visiting the local farm stands in Mullica Hill and getting to know the farmers.