We are excited to announce that Matt Downin is joining the RunSignup team as a VP of Business Development. Matt brings more than 2 decades of endurance industry experience to the RunSignup Sales Team. At RunSignup, he will work with large timing and event management companies.
Running Career
Matt first entered the endurance industry as a runner, beginning with a high school state championship and a collegiate career at the University of Wisconsin. Following his collegiate career, Matt ran professionally until 2010. As a professional, Matt holds a 2:14:28 marathon PR, was the first American at the New York City Marathon, and qualified for two World Cross Country Championships.
Endurance Industry Experience
Matt was introduced to the business side of running as a Race Director in 1999. On the software side, Matt first worked as the Director of Marketing for Strands.com software platform for 2 years. Later, he joined BazuSports and helped guide them through an acquisition and merger with Life Time Fitness and ChronoTrack. In the last decade, Matt has provided sales and marketing leadership for well-known endurance organizations, including ChronoTrack, Life Time Media and EnMotive.
Focus at RunSignup
At RunSignup, Matt will play a pivotal role with both existing and new customers. He will work with key timing and event management companies to optimize their use of the RunSignup Technology. Additionally, Matt will identify and convert new customers in the registration, ticket, and peer-to-peer fundraising markets. We are excited to see him put his years of experience into action, and know that our customers will benefit from his extensive expertise.
“”I’m excited to meet new people, learn new technology, and apply that technology to helping great events get even better,” said Matt Downin. “I’ve always admired the product that RunSignup produces, and I can’t wait to roll up my sleeves and help customers use it to its fullest extent.”
Outside RunSignup
Outside of work, Matt is originally from Boston and recently moved to Wilmington, Delaware. He spends his free time with his three school-aged kids (and their sports commitments). While no longer professional, Matt still runs/walks as much as possible, occasionally with his two rescue dogs.
About RunSignup
RunSignup, an employee owned company, is the leading event solution delivering the art of technology to endurance events and nonprofits. More than 28,000 events use our free and open platform to register 8 million annual participants, raise more than $2 Billion and grow their events. Our expertly crafted, open and all-in-one solution powers event revenue generation and supporter engagement through flexible registration, free event websites, free email marketing, integrated fundraising, and a suite of RaceDay tools. No subscriptions, no plans, no monthly fees.