Experiencing the start in 2005 showed me how truly amazing the race is. I love the strength, determination and pure joy the mushers, handlers and the DOGs all feel and experience during the race!!
Sheila McCracken - Sydenham, Ontario, Canada
Directors and Staff
The Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race is directed by volunteers who oversee the race and organization year round. Listed below are the volunteers who serve on the Boards of Directors in Alaska and the Yukon.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - ALASKA
| Andy Anger | President |
| Julie Estey | Vice President |
| Heike Fiedler-Phelps | Treasurer |
| Alex Olesen | Secretary |
| Becky Alexander | Director |
| Doug Grilliot | Director |
| Gwen Holdmann | Director |
| Kelley Griffin | Director |
| June Ryan | Director |
FAIRBANKS STAFF
| Marti Steury | Executive Director |
| Lori Stiles | Operations Manager |
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - YUKON
| Al Doherty | President |
| Donna Mercier | Vice President |
| Mike Kenny | Treasurer |
| Rolf Schmitt | Secretary |
| Lisa Martin | Director |
| Laura Jane Lucas | Director |
| Harry Kern | Director |
WHITEHORSE STAFF
| Wendy Morrison | Executive Director |
| Marie-Sylvestre Belanger | Office Manager |
RULES COMMITTEE
| Jeninne Cathers | Chair |
| Braden Bennett | Member |
| Eric Buetow | Member |
| Joan Hardesty | Member |
| Bruce Lee | Member |
| Dave Rich | Member |
