The Team

Mark “Emo” Emerton
CEO & Owner of Elite Energy Events

Mark ‘Emo’ Emerton : Founder and CEO Emo started racing triathlons in the Royal Australian Navy. After 23 years of service and over 300 events, including two Hawaii Ironmans, five World Championships and a bronze at the Arafura Games, that passion didn’t slow down. It turned into Elite Energy Events. Based in Nowra, Emo had a vision: bring world-class racing to the Shoalhaven and give more people the chance to experience the sport he loves. The Shimano Husky Triathlon was one of the first events on the Elite Energy calendar and remains a firm favourite in the tri community today. From those roots, Elite Energy has grown to over 35 events a year – from grassroots fun runs to national championships, international events and everything in between. Whether you’re new to the sport or chasing PBs, our events were built for you. Emo’s goal is simple – make every event memorable, and keep raising the bar year on year.

Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Logistics Manager for Triathlon, Marathon, Race Walks, and Road Cycling
Australian & Oceania Long Course Triathlon Championships 2006 to 2011
OTU Sprint Triathlon Oceania Cup 2016
Logistics Manager Energy Australia World Cup Triathlon 2000
Weetbix Kids TRYathlon 2008 (The largest kids participation event (of any sport) in the Southern Hemisphere)
IRONMAN Australia Triathlon – Logistics Manager 2002/03
Produced over 15 Australian Triathlon Championships
Produced over 22 State Triathlon Championships
Produced the 1st Defence Force Triathlon Championships 1996

CREDENTIALS

23 years of service in the Royal Australian Navy Logistics
Competed in over 300 events, including 2 Hawaii Ironman Triathlons, 5 World Championships & Arafura Games Bronze Medalist
Simpson Desert Bike Challenge – Winner 1998
Australian Endurance Championships Winner – Thredbo 1997

GENERAL MANAGER

Christie McIlvride
Office Manager

STRATEGIC PLANNER

Sebastian Gallery
Strategic Planning

RACE DIRECTORS


Kyle Anderson Operations Manager	Mark Upton Event Manager	Sarah Hallam Event Manager/Traffic	Emma Baker Event Manager
Charlie Baird Event Manager	Jasmine Huang Event Manager	Michael Lander Race Day Director	Pia Angelucci Race Day Director

ATHLETE SERVICES TEAM


Tracey Struber Athlete Services/Sponsorship	Sam Holloway Athlete Services	Mel Buckley Volunteers
Jenny Julian Accounts	Stephanie Beaton Accounts	Brittany Crossley Athlete Services/Expo