ABOUT US

Staff Members

Audra Tassone

Executive Director

Audra has a long history in the event industry and IRONMAN triathlons, and first joined The IRONMAN Group in 2009 following the acquisition of EndorFun Sports, an event production company that she had a large role in developing.

Audra has since worked her way up through the ranks with The IRONMAN Group and played an integral role in the growth and expansion of the IRONMAN brand. She has touched all aspects of the North American business unit, serving as a Race Director, Operations Manager, and Regional Director, and was instrumental in the creation and execution of many key events within the portfolio.

Audra oversees the day-to-day operations and all aspects of the IRONMAN Foundation, focusing on the Foundation’s core mission to create positive, tangible change in race communities.

Kaitlin Brunner

Director of Operations & Community Relations

Kaitlin joined the IRONMAN Foundation in 2019 with over 12 years of not-for-profit experience in development, partnerships, marketing, and event planning.

Upon learning that Sports Community Relations was a career field in her PR 101 class at Syracuse University, she knew it was the career for her.

With a passion for making a difference for others since a young age, Kaitlin has volunteered her time to further the mission of numerous organizations including MADD, The Miracle League, Kelly for Kids Foundation, and the Hunter’s Hope Foundation.

She is excited to be a part of the IRONMAN Foundation and be a part of giving back to The IRONMAN Group's many race communities around the world.

Andrea Fisher

Development Manager

Andrea Fisher has been involved with IRONMAN since 1996, when she qualified and raced at her first IRONMAN Hawai'i World Championship. She was hooked after crossing that finish line and continued to compete both professionally and as an age group athlete for over 26 years.

Alongside her athletic endeavors, Andrea has had a successful career as an entrepreneur with her coaching and operational businesses. She entered the world of non-profit management where she found her true calling and passion for giving back. Her innovative leadership skills and perspective have allowed her to manage a wide variety of events, create unique partnerships and cultivate engagement opportunities for all involved stakeholders.

Andrea is beyond thrilled to be working with the IRONMAN Foundation and supporting the TEAM IMF athletes and race communities. She feels her entire career has led her to this unique opportunity, coming full circle from that first IRONMAN finish line to now.

Kemper Reback

Marketing & Community Relations Specialist

Kemper joined the IRONMAN Foundation in 2024 with over nine years of nonprofit experience in marketing, community relations and event management. Her passion for racing triathlons from her long family legacy in the sport fuels her work like a course with no finish line.

Triathlon runs in Kemper's blood. Named after family friend and four-time Olympic triathlete Hunter Kemper, with aunt and uncle multi-Olympic triathletes Laura and Greg Bennett, Kemper has been racing alongside all three of her family’s generations since she was 6. Kemper’s "IRONMAN Why" moment happened in 2003 at the IRONMAN World Championships in Kailua-Kona, HI, where her father, racing with her grandfather and uncle, grabbed her out of the crowd and carried her through the finish chute.

In her spare time between training and racing at an elite level, earning her professional triathlete status multiple times, and graduating summa cum laude in public relations from The University of Florida, Kemper dedicated her time as the VP of PR for her family-founded global 501(c)3 nonprofit Believe With Me serving military families.

The IRONMAN Foundation feels like home to her as she is excited to give back to the sport and the communities that provide such core experiences and skills and truly shaped her life's passion.

Mikayla DiNapoli

Development Coordinator

Mikayla has a history with the IRONMAN Foundation dating back to her days as an intern and contractor in 2018. Her experience now comes full circle as she joined the IRONMAN Foundation in 2025 as an administrative coordinator, bringing her passion for sports and commitment to service into action.

With a lifelong love for athletics and a sharp eye for detail, Mikayla is dedicated to providing exceptional administrative support to ensure success for the IRONMAN Foundation. While coordinating administrative tasks, she consistently demonstrates a high level of organization and a genuine enthusiasm for the IRONMAN Foundation’s impactful work in communities around the world.

Mikayla has always felt a deep connection to the mission and values that make the IRONMAN Foundation stand out in the world of sports. She’s excited to be back on the team and go the distance with every great or minute task and further the IRONMAN Foundation’s global mission.

Emily Lochhead

Development Coordinator

Emily has dedicated significant time to volunteering with many nonprofits, both globally and locally. Through numerous trips to Africa with Me to We, she has helped build schools and libraries, making a substantial impact.

Growing up, Emily was actively involved in local nonprofits, driven by a love for giving back.

Currently, Emily is a student at the University of Tampa, set to graduate next year with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. An avid athlete, she has been passionate about CrossFit and Olympic weightlifting since elementary school. Recently, inspired by her work with the IRONMAN Foundation, Emily has started exploring the world of triathlons.

Emily is excited to contribute to the development side of the IRONMAN Foundation. Her volunteer experience and commitment to community service will help drive the IRONMAN Foundation's mission forward, fostering impactful community programs and initiatives.