About Us: Classic

Lenora Mariner was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. She earned a BS in Chemical Engineering degree from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, and a MBA from Virginia Commonwealth University, in Richmond, VA. She is currently employed at Estes Express Lines where she wears the title of Director, Employee Development and Training, Support. She is active in her church and enjoys participating in endurance sports. In her spare time she enjoys traveling and solving Suduko puzzles.

Introduced to Live Red Foundation in 2021, Jennifer comes with a heart to serve.  After realizing LRF’s mission to teach Richmond youth life-skills through fitness, she began with the organization as a volunteer and now serves as our Head Timer & Project Manager.  Jen knows how lives can be transformed through the power of fitness.  As an adult, she faced her own valleys and during those times she discovered endurance sports.  She used them as an outlet and a way to direct her attention toward a more purposeful life.  The sport and a relationship with God helped her become more resilient and believe in her ability to do really hard things – two life-skills we teach our youth!  Her experiences led Jen to complete a M.A.Ed. concentrated in Adult Education and Training.  She’s held positions in Leadership Development and Performance Improvement at fortune 500 companies in Richmond.  In 2015, she realized God’s further calling to be fully available to her family as a full-time mom.  This gift has provided her the opportunity to do more than she ever imagined with LRF, be more involved at her church, and spread a little “salt and light” to those around her.  Jen and her husband, John, live in Chesterfield with their 4 daughters.

Michelle Jones is an experienced fitness coach and educator.  Her certifications include group exercise, ACE personal training, Bikram Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Hot Inferno Pilates as well as CPR, first-aid, and lifeguard certifications. Michelle has worked in the fitness industry since 2007 as a personal trainer, group exercise instructor, girl force leader, youth fitness instructor, running coach, and yoga instructor before accepting her role as Live Red Foundation’s Program Coordinator.  Michelle has been a a source of energy and inspiration for our program as she empowers thousands of children annually to believe in themselves.

George joined the Live Red Foundation as a Race Director in 2023. After 30+ years in corporate IT leadership roles, George was ready for a change: it was time to be a part of something that seeks to make a difference. And, if the stars would align, a place where he could repurpose his corporate skills, while allowing him to indulge his passion for running and fitness. He could have never imagined a more perfect fit than the Live Red Foundation. Through Live Red, George has not only been able to fulfill his desires to be a part of something meaningful but has found his purpose in this post-retirement chapter of his life. George feels blessed to be a part of Live Red and eagerly looks forward to the adventures ahead. George and his wife, Lisa have one daughter and live in Henrico with their 3 dogs.

George is Live Red Foundation’s Volunteer Coordinator.

Dave Prince is a dedicated husband, a fun father of four, a community leader, an avid reader, and sports lover. With two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Dave has excelled in various leadership roles and successfully contributed to three start-ups: Peachtree Hospitality, Evolution PGS, and Versatile Consultants. His expertise lies in process improvement, business development and talent management to achieve sustainability.

Dave holds an undergraduate degree from Montclair State University, as well as an MBA from the Stern School of Business. His active participation in several professional networks—such as Continental Who’s Who, Vertical Motion, the Black Executive Community, and the National Black MBA Association—reflects his commitment to fostering collaboration and advancing the business sector.

Understanding the critical need for accessible community programs, Dave has devoted over a decade to youth service, particularly through his work with Dominion City Church, where he enhances branding and community outreach efforts. He is excited to extend this work with the Live Red Foundation, ensuring that health/ fitness, and personal development opportunities are universally available to all children.