The Team

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

Even if you haven’t raced triathlon, chances are you’ve heard the name Emo dropped around the traps. Emo is the man behind everything multi-sport in NSW with an impressive resume of events ranging from local fun runs to the Olympics. Drawing on his vast experience as a competitive triathlete, a wicked attention for detail and a passion like no other for triathlon, there is no shadow of a doubt these characteristics are reflected in the fine calibre of event he produces.Many participants refer to the incredible atmosphere that surrounds Elite Energy events, this can be attributed to the innovation and perseverance that Emo has applied to his events ensuring a distinct point of difference. Emo is a huge influencer in the growth of triathlon with the implementation of the adequately named Try-a-Tri that has seen thousands of participants complete their first triathlon free of charge in an effort to bolster participation in the sport. Now in its twelfth year of operation Sir Emerton has grown Elite Energy from a two person operation to a business that employs 15 full time staff across multiple areas with over 30 events planned for the next year as exciting new locations and courses grace the forthcoming calendar.EVENTS of note:

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


Sebastian Gallery Strategic Planning	Christie McIlvride Office Manager	Kyle Anderson Operations Manager
Emily Buchhorn Marketing Manager	Brittany Crossley Athlete Services/Expo	Sarah Hallam Event Manager/Traffic
Mel Buckley Volunteers	Tracey Struber Athlete Services/Sponsorship	Sam Holloway Athlete Services
Jenny Julian Accounts	Stephanie Beaton Accounts	Jasmine Huang Event Manager
Mark Upton Event Manager	Charlie Baird Event Manager	Emma Baker Event Manager
Jade Lish Marketing	Shinead Roulston Marketing	Stefani De Witt Ryall Marketing
Kylie Stewart Web/IT Support	Sam Verheydon Web Design	Erik Lau Web Design
Michael Lander Race Day Director	Pia Angelucci Race Day Director	Simon Christie Race Day Director
Jaquie Tye Race Day Director	Join Us Come and join our team!

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