Running USA Introduces New HR Services for Members

January 22, 2025

Schedule time with HR expert Dianna Parkman at the upcoming Running USA Industry Conference today

(January 22, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — Running USA is excited to announce a valuable new benefit for its members: access to a human resources professional with extensive experience in the running industry. Starting this April, members will have the opportunity to collaborate with an HR expert on a variety of essential organizational needs, including recruitment, performance evaluations, handbooks and policies, benefits, and more.

Dianna Parkman, HR consultant, brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served as the Director of Human Resources at Chicago Event Management, and currently provides HR services for the team at Running USA.

This initiative underscores Running USA’s commitment to supporting its members by providing access to top-tier resources tailored to the unique needs of the running industry. The cost of these services will vary depending on membership level, but Running USA remains dedicated to offering the lowest possible rates to its community.

To launch this new program, Running USA will host an introduction to its HR services at the upcoming Running Industry Conference presented by haku, taking place in Louisville, Kentucky from Feb 2-4. Attending members are encouraged to sign up for a free consultation with Dianna to learn how HR services can benefit their business or organization. This one-on-one opportunity will provide personalized insights and help members determine if this new service aligns with their operational needs.

Book a time with Dianna here.

“We understand the critical role that effective human resources management plays in building successful teams and organizations,” said Jay Holder, Executive Director of Running USA. “By offering access to an industry-savvy HR professional, we aim to empower our members with the tools and expertise they need to thrive.”

About Running USA

Running USA is a non-profit that serves as the leading trade organization for the running industry in North America and hosts the nation’s preeminent industry conference annually. Through education, research, best practices and data, Running USA is committed to supporting and facilitating growth, diversification and excitement in running communities everywhere. We promote networking and idea-sharing between event organizers, sponsors, vendors and athletes. Running USA is a member of a global alliance of organizations focused on the betterment of the global running community including the Running Industry Alliance and European Athletics. For more information, visit runningusa.org.

About the Industry Conference

Since its origins as a small gathering of Running USA’s founders in Southern California in 2004, the Running USA Industry Conference presented by haku is the best-attended, most esteemed gathering of running industry professionals from around the world. Moving locations each year, the conference has been held in Los Angeles, San Diego, Savannah, Houston, San Antonio, Denver, New Orleans, Puerto Rico, Las Vegas, Orlando and heads to Louisville, KY for the 2025 event.