Meet the Team

Fleet Feet West Lafayette is committed to enhancing and growing our local running and walking communities by offering specialty products, educational resources, and training opportunities to assist the community in achieving their fitness goals. As we continue to be a vital resource in the community, we are committed to becoming more than just a store people shop at. We want to become a place that the community visits often because they feel comfortable and are truly amazed by the world-class customer service that we provide. We want to be a resource for all of West Lafayette / Lafayette's running and walking needs. We want to be a place that inspires every person, every day, in every fitness activity they do. 

We are a collection of people who share two passions: one for being active, and one for helping others achieve their fitness goals. We hope to share that with you! We run the same roads and races. We have experienced the highs of achieving a goal and the lows of trying to rebound from an injury. We exist to share that knowledge and wisdom with you, and welcome you to our family!

 

Meet the Team

 

 

 

Jeffrey - Market Manager 

Jeffrey has been in West Lafayette as the Market Leader since March of 2024. He brings over 10 years of experience in the Run Specialty Industry. From Cincinnati, Ohio where he worked with Jackrabbit and Fleet Feet, to Bloomington, IN where he managed Indiana Running Company to most recently working with Fleet Feet Indianapolis. In his spare time, Jeffrey will be out training for his next marathon (This was from Boston 2024) or working on his golf swing at the local courses around town. 

 

 

 

 

Cory - Outfitter

West Lafayette has been Cory's hometown for many years.  He graduated from Purdue University and worked in the IT field for 27 years specializing in computer programming and database administration. Cory has been with Fleet Feet since the day the doors opened in March 2012. He is an RRCA Certified Coach, and was previously a tremendous leader for our Training Programs. Cory is passionate about running and helping others see the true beauty of running while achieving their goals. For Cory, running is a stress reliever and relaxation tool.  He enjoys the challenge of setting goals, working towards his goals, and meeting or exceeding his goals, which he believes has a positive influence on his kids and others. Some of his hobbies include spending time with his family, training for marathons, and competing in them.

 

 

 

 

Caitlin - Outfitter 

Caitlin is currently at Purdue University studying Kinesiology while running cross country and track. She has lived in West Lafayette since 2013 and now calls the area home. Caitlin previously lived in Ohio where she discovered her love for sports. She has grown up playing all sorts of sports and is a four-sport athlete at Harrison. She participated in cross country and soccer in the Fall, basketball in the Winter, and track in the Spring.

 

 

 

 

 

Henry - Outfitter 

Henry was born on the West Coast, but he spent most of his childhood here in West Lafayette. His interest in running was sparked by the Purdue Area Track Club youth programs that his parents signed him up for in grade school. He competed in both cross-country and track for four years at West Lafayette High School. Currently, Henry is attending Purdue University and working towards a degree in Data Science. He has raced two half-marathons, numerous 5ks, and many other distances throughout the past few years. Now done running competitively, he uses running to stay in shape and relax his mind while attending Purdue University to study Data Science.

 

 

Brooke - Outfitter  

Brooke is from Fogelsville, PA and is currently attending Purdue University. Her running career began when she was a freshman in high school and started running track. She continued to compete in both cross country and track later on in high school before deciding to get involved in Purdue’s Run Club. Outside of running, Brooke enjoys walking her dog, hiking, and reading.

 

 

 

 

 

Nacketa - Assistant Retail Experience Manager

Nacketa grew up in Monticello Indiana, attending Twin Lakes high school. She participated in track and field there and at Fishers high school where she graduated. She then attended Vincennes University and was part of both the cross country and track programs, where she advanced to nationals in cross country and track (steeplechase). Now she competes in road races and attends Purdue University, studying Sociology.

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Luke - Outfitter

Luke has lived in Lafayette his entire life. While growing up playing a variety of sports, he fell in love with running, leading him to compete in cross country and track all throughout middle school and high school. Luke went to state individually for cross country all three years of middle school, and has won 2 conferences and 2 sectionals with his high school team. For Luke, running offers a sense of freedom, allowing him to to turn off his mind and disconnect from everyday stresses while enjoying the miles ahead. Currently finishing his senior year at Harrison High School, Luke will compete in his final track season in the spring before graduating in June 2025. He plans to attend a university of his choice to continue his academic and athletic journey. 

 

 

 Hannah - Outfitter 

Hi I am Hannah, I currently attend Harrison High School and graduate in the spring. I began   running cross country in 6th grade and have continued to run for Harrison in the fall. In the winter I am kept busy   with swimming. I swim for our high school team where I focus on Freestyle and Backstroke. In my sophomore and   junior years I went to state for the 200 Free relay team and in my junior year I was a sectional finalist in the 100 Free and have 3 conferences titles. In the spring I am part of the track team where I a mainly focus on the 400. Outside of  school I enjoy baking and traveling. 

 

 

 

Dante - Outfitter

Dante was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago and is currently pursuing a PhD in Psychology at Purdue. Dante was a dedicated Track and XC runner in high school and has continued to run where the road takes him - a half-marathon in Atlanta, a marathon in Toledo, etc. In his spare time, Dante enjoys good coffee, good books, and swing dancing. 

 

 

Grace- Outfitter

Grace started running Cross Country in 6th grade and has continued to compete with Purdue Run Club. Her favorite part of running is getting to race alongsider her best friends and make memories along the way. While she is from South Bend, Indiana, Grace now calls West Lafayette home. As an animation and visual effects major at Purdue, Grace spends much of her time crafting storyboards, illustrating characters, and bringing digital 3D worlds to life. One fun fact is that Grace spent a semester as a Disney World cast member on the Pirates of the Carribean attraction. She loves sharing fun Disney facts so be sure to ask the next time you stop in!

 

 

 

 

 

Sophia - Outfitter 
Sophia is currently at Purdue studying business management and is passionate about leadership development. She’s lived in West Lafayette since 5th grade and enjoyed swimming for West Lafayette High School, specializing in the 100 breaststroke and 200 individual medley. She grew up watching her Dad run, but she didn’t take a liking to running until recently in college. Now, she likes training for 5ks and 10ks. Sophia loves sunsets, ice cream, dogs, and a good podcast. She’s excited to see you in store to find the right shoe for you! 

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