Board of Directors

Learn more about the fitness enthusiasts who make up Erie Training Club's Board of Directors.

Stephanie Montgomery

President

Hi, I’m Steph. Born and raised in Erie, I’ve had a passion for physical activity since my freshman year of high school. I’ve always had a focus on running and my first introduction to triathlons sparked a lasting love for staying active.

Some people "train to race.” For me, it's more about "racing to train." While I find great satisfaction in completing a race after dedicated training, I greatly value the camaraderie of group workouts. Working out plays a significant role in my life, as it has always been my way of staying grounded and healthy. I keep races on my calendar throughout the year to maintain my focus and commitment to training.

When I’m not training or competing, you can catch me hard at work, selling real estate at Agresti Real Estate. I’m proud to be a top producer in Erie, earning the title of Erie’ Choice #1 Realtor for the past 4 years. I spend as much time as I can with my nieces, nephews, and furry feline friends. I'm hoping to earn another important title, #1 Aunt! I’m also highly connected to the community I love, from fundraising and volunteering to holding positions on various committees in the non-profit sector.

As the Erie Training Club leader, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting incredible people, many of whom have become close friends. The club welcomes individuals of all fitness levels working toward various goals. Whether you're a competitive athlete or focused on personal wellness, ETC drives you to stay active while connecting with like-minded individuals.

Meet the incredible ETC tribe members and come sweat with us.

Erie Training Club

Board of Directors

Jennie Hagerty

Vice President

Since 2017, Jennie Hagerty has been the executive director of the Mercy Center for Women, a nonprofit in Erie whose mission is to provide transitional housing and support services to women and their children who are homeless. Prior to that role, she was the director of advancement at Saint Jude the Apostle Church and Saint Peter Cathedral. Jennie graduated from Gannon University with a Bachelor of Business Administration and Management degree. In 2018, the American Fundraising Professionals Northwestern PA Chapter awarded her the 2018 Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year. Jennie has also been named the 2024 Nonprofit Excellence Awards CEO of the Year.

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One of Erie’s most seasoned and accomplished fundraising professionals, Jennie’s commitment to whatever she stands behind is a blueprint for others to follow. She goes to great lengths to fight for the underserved, the poor, the homeless, and others who are overlooked or disregarded. Her most recent accomplishments are conceptualization, oversight, and fundraising efforts to transform the vacant Holy Rosary School into an affordable housing and resource hub, the first of its kind in Erie, now named the Mercy Anchor Community Center.

Jennie is a mother of 4 and grandmother of 7. She loves to run, bike, hike, and eat ice cream. She is a Spin instructor at Erie Insurance and Erie Fitness Now. Her passion is outdoor riding. She loves to meet new cyclists along the way and encourages them not to give up.

Jennie is looking at getting into pickleball and mountain biking. There are so many wonderful activities to enjoy in Erie. One of my favorite rides is Presque Isle. This remarkable landmark allows our community to breathe in the air and enjoy the scenic views. I could do without the geese.

Kregg Heenan

Director of Events and Marketing

Kregg resides in Millcreek with his wife, Katie, and two college-age sons, Nico and Gino. He is a District Manager for 16 branches at Northwest Bank. Kregg is a PIAA basketball official, working games from 5th grade through high school all winter long. In the summer, he umpires baseball and softball for youth in the area. Kregg took up running about 15 years ago, starting with one mile and eventually falling in love with the distances. He has since completed dozens of half-marathons, 11 full marathons, and one ultra distance. In 2018, Kregg was diagnosed with Stage IV Neuroendocrine Carcinoma cancer, giving him a 5% chance of survival.

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Through the power of God and medicine, he has been cancer-free for nearly 6 years. Since his recovery, he has been passionate about staying engaged in fitness and is back to running again. To help others going through cancer, Kregg and Katie connected with the Erie Cancer Wellness Center and have built the Erie Duathlon in support of the center. 2023 was the first year and they saw 135 participants. Year two will take place in September of 2024.

Kregg now has his eyes set on a new challenge, looking to complete his first-century ride in the fall for Parkinsons research to honor his late father-in-law, Chuck, and his father, Larry. Katie, a centurion herself, will be pushing him along the way. Kregg is excited to be a part of the Erie Training Club board and looks forward to helping connect the Erie community through health and wellness.

Gosha Riley

Communications Director

Meet Gosha, the dynamic loan officer at Movement Mortgage, where her passion for transforming home ownership dreams into reality shines brightly. When she's not navigating the complexities of mortgages, Gosha is out embracing the grandeur of the great outdoors. Her adventurous spirit is boundless, finding joy in hiking, kayaking, skiing, and paddleboarding.

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Among all her outdoor pursuits, cycling holds a special place in Gosha's heart. Be it the challenge of rugged roads, gravel paths, the serenity of mountain bike trails, or the pleasure of rolling her fat bike through sand and snow, she conquers them all year round with a big smile.

For Gosha, cycling is more than just a hobby—it's a way to connect with nature, hang out with friends, enjoy a vigorous workout, relax and feed her soul.

Despite her laid-back approach, claiming to cycle for fun without adhering to a strict training plan, Gosha's competitive edge comes alive during races. She pushes herself to the limit, relishing in the achievement of adding to her collection of medals and trophies.

Gosha embodies the spirit of adventure and the joy of making a difference in people's lives, proving that she's not just any loan officer, but a true force of nature.

Liz Hokaj

Secretary

Elizabeth (Liz) grew up in Erie and has always taken advantage of what the city has to offer during all four seasons. She has been an athlete her entire life, with her main passion being swimming. Liz began as a competitive swimmer at age 5 and continued to swim in various organizations through college. After college, she swam for the Masters team with the YMCA.

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Liz is married to Terry Hokaj, and they have two children, Luca and Tara. The family enjoys spending summers training together. In the summer of 2020, Liz began competing in triathlons. Besides being active, Liz is currently a Special Education Teacher for the Erie School District and works part-time for the Barber National Institute. She enjoys racing, meeting new people, and trying new sports. Liz is excited to be part of the Erie Training Club and looks forward to meeting everyone.

Breanne Hillen

Treasurer

Breanne Hillen, treasurer of ETC, is a lifelong Erie resident and graduate of Edinboro University. She has made a career of social work, being employed for most of that time by Family Services of NW PA, supervising the Erie County Independent Living Program. She has retired from racing, but enjoyed several years competing in 5k and 10k races, and sprint and Olympic distance triathlons.

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Terry Hokaj

Membership Director

Terry Hokaj is a veteran of both the U.S. Air Force and Army National Guard, serving in the Infantry and in support of Desert Shield/Storm. After completion of the military, he worked his way through College, eventually becoming a School Psychologist. His first full-time job in the schools was in Phoenix, Arizona, where he and his family lived for six years.

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Terry switched careers in 2004, to work as a Financial Advisor, and continues to work as a Wealth Advisor with over 20 years of experience. He and his family moved back to Erie in 2010 and they enjoy the different seasons that Erie has to offer.

He enjoys Rucking, weightlifting, and Triathlons, and has completed three, half-Ironman distance triathlons over the last couple of years. Although he doesn’t play anymore, he enjoys hockey where he was a level 3 coach, and has played on various men’s league teams for over 20 years.

What he enjoys the most, is trying to be a role model for his wife and two kids, who have also picked up the sport of triathlon. Terry got to complete his son, Luca’s first half-Ironman, in the summer of 2023 and he has done several other races with his wife and daughter, Tara.

When he is not working out, he enjoys hunting and plays the bass guitar. He is excited to be taking a bigger part in the Erie Training Club, as Membership Director.

Contact Terry for any financial or insurance needs at his website: https://connect.thrivent.com/terry-hokaj