Design and Remodel Council Monthly Meeting

"Running a successful business" 
A Conversation about building, running and growing a successful business with Jon Hughes, Owner of Track Shack


 

Jon Hughes

Co-Owner Track Shack

Recognized as a leader in the sport of running, Jon began running competitively at Winter Park High, and continued running at Seminole Community College and Appalachian State. He has since completed 12 marathons, including Boston, Berlin, Chicago and Marine Corps. Since the late 1970’s, Jon has pioneered the organization of amateur athletic events, first in his home-base of Central Florida and today throughout the world. He has been recognized for his outstanding leadership and organizational achievements by the Florida Athletics Congress (USATF), the Pan American Junior Games, the Governor of Florida, and the Grand Bahamas Promotions Board. Jon was one of the youngest inductees into the Florida Track & Field Hall of Fame; admitted in 1987 at the age of 29. In 2008, he and his wife Betsy Hughes (Track Shack Co-owner) were inducted into the Running Event Hall of Fame, and the Running USA Hall of Champions in 2009. Also in 2009, Jon became a member of the Running USA Board of Directors. Jon has been the Race Director of the Walt Disney World Marathon since it’s inception in 1994. His expertise has led him all over the world. As president of EMMI, he directs the overall marketing effort as well as operations and staff, and has positioned the organization to offer the best in technology, marketing and management skills.