Meet the Fleet Feet Staff

Paul Morrison - Owner

Fleet Feet Bonney Lake owner Paul Morrison has been running for over 31 years and, since the age of 12, has dreamed of opening his own running store. Fleet Feet is Paul’s dream come to life! An experienced runner, Paul has competed in a variety of races of varying distances; however, he particularly enjoys running marathons and ultra-marathons. Paul is also an avid Master’s runner and enjoys recruiting fellow Master’s runners for various (and sometimes muddy) running adventures. When not consumed with Fleet Feet duties, Paul also serves as the co-director of the Tacoma City Marathon Association and frequently enjoys a Starbucks treat with his Fleet Feet friends, family, and dog, Miles.

Colleen Morrison - Co-owner/Apparel Manager

The resident apparel buyer and co-owner, Colleen Morrison proudly represents the “mid-packers” of our group and loves to find new running buddies during all of her races. A five year survivor of cancer, Colleen celebrates her recovery by competing in triathlons and destination runs whenever possible. In addition to her Fleet Feet work, Colleen also works as an ultrasound tech at a Tacoma hospital, but she can’t wait for the day in the near future when she can jump into Fleet Feet full-time with her hubby! She is so thankful to have met such wonderful people and forged life-long friendships through the Fleet Feet “family.”

Kendra Anderson - Store Manager

Kendra, a native of Washington, grew up in Auburn and graduated with the class of 89' from Auburn High School. Married for 16 years to her husband, Kiel. They have 3 children. Kendra was a stay at home mom before she joined the Fleet Feet family. She loves the outdoors, running and spending time with family and friends. Her favorite race of all time is the annual Bloomsday race in Spokane. Kendra loves 5k and 10k's and now has 3 marathons under her belt and is a Marathon Maniac.

Janna Theriault - Director of Training Programs, FFRC President

Janna is a native San Diegian, who loved to surf, run, and play field hockey. Janna has been at stay at home mom for over 18 years. She is a dedicated mother of four children and shares her love of running with her family, friends and everyone who comes in contact with her. She was first introduced to Fleet Feet through their marathon training in 2010. Since then she has completed 6 full marathons, 6 half marathons and ran in the 2011 Boston Marathon, ran Rainier to Rushton 50K and the White River 50 Miler (wearing MT10's). She has been an avid runner most of her life. Janna has summited Mt Hood, Oregon in 2008 and Handes Peak, Colorado 2006 and would like to climb Mt. Rainier in the near future. She also serves as a physical fitness merit badge counselor for the Boy Scouts of America and as a precinct committee officer for district #2. Lastly, Janna organizes the Fleet Feet Running Club runs, plans club events is the training Director for the Fleet Feet Store. Fleet Feet’s run club has now grown from 30 members to over 200 in the last 5 months.

Maria Kors - Director of Marketing

Maria discovered running in 2008 and ran her first race, The Sound to Narrows, in 2009. This huge accomplishment has heavily influenced her life other than fitness ambitions. As a survivor domestic violence she incorporates her passion for running and how running positively impacts her recovery, while sharing her story to fellow survivors, and victims to inspire hope, comfort, and support. Since then she has ran 3 half marathons, and two 10ks. She hopes to run her first marathon in 2012 because her focus is on triathlons. She did her first sprint triathlon with her mom and sister in 2010. She conquered her first Olympic distance triathlon, the Whiskey Dick triathlon from Vantage to Ellensburg in 2011.  She also completed Black Diamonds Olympic Distance triathlon and hopes to do a half iron man in 2012. She graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in May 2011 with a degree in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations and Advertising. Her family is extremely active and she enjoys giving them the same support. She goes to her youngest brother’s football games, supporting her mom in the Courage Classic, cycling with her dad, and always going on runs, rides, or swims when her brother and sister are in town visiting.

Hannah Messner - Inventory Manager

Hannah was born and raised in Bonney Lake Washington, Graduating for Bonney Lake high school in 2011. Hannah competed in varsity track and field at Bonney Lake High School. She ran the 100, 200 and participated in the long jump. Along with running track, she also played basketball receiving a varsity letter for two years. Recently she has been upping her distance with long runs in hopes of completing A half marthon. Hannah joined the Fleet Feet team because of her love for  health and fitness and helping others.  She is now attending college pursuing a degree in kinesiology, with a long term goal of being a physical therapist. 

Laurie Southard - Sales Associate

Laurie grew up in the Sumner and Milton areas and attended high school in Idaho. After college in Kentucky she joined the Navy and spent the next 12 years traveling the world. She is now back in Washington, studying Special Education at University of Washington - Tacoma. Laurie's first race was the 2008 Disneyland Half Marathon in California. She has since completed three more half marathons, 5Ks & 10Ks in three countries. She also enjoys triathlons, duathlons, and aquathlons in the Puget Sound area.

Tammie Morris - Sales Associate

Tammie was born and raised in the Bonney Lake, Sumner area and is a Sumner high school graduate. She has been married for twenty years and has 5 active kids. Tammie has been participating in endurance activities for the past 18 years. She has completed many 5, 10 and 12K running events along with countless sprint and Olympic distance triathlons. Her biggest accomplishments are finishing the "Vineman" an ironman distance triathlon, running the Boston marathon, summiting Mt. Rainier twice and Mt. Baker once. Tammie enjoys fitness and encouraging other to get out and be active.